Syrians want the right to earn their income. Social Impact business trumps nonprofit handouts. While there is room for donating to nonprofits who help millions, Syrians are entrepreneurial and Syrian artisans are passionate craftsmen and women who desperately want to keep their traditions alive.
Read MoreLet me share a brief of history of my homeland, Syria , one of the oldest civilizations of the world, and why our work with artisans across the globe matters.
Read MoreListening to Guy Raz’s “How I built this”, I am always intrigued by how co-founders meet. My Mint+Laurel cofounders came together with a gentle nudge from the universe and the laws of attraction.
Read MoreA year later and the three of us are together celebrating the Mint+Laurel anniversary. Me and my confounding ladies of this lifestyle social impact brand have no regrets, only 7 lessons learned that social impact, women led businesses can benefit from:
Read MoreOur shipments of hand crafted bath goods from Syria finally made it to LA! It took us three months of hard work, patience, negotiation and seeking impossible solutions working in a country that is currently sanctioned by the U.S. But it was all worth it.
Read MoreMy mother received the soaps on time with the signature bag. I received a call from her in tears because she was in awe of the products. She said, “They smell just like home (Syria) and the bag is so beautiful, it’s exactly like the ones I’ve seen in Aleppo.” I told her that these products were made in Syria by local artisans which made her tear up even more.
Read MoreI grew up in date farming community on the Arab-Persian gulf shores, I love eating dates, and I dream up new date products on a daily basis!
Read MoreTraveling in Dubai this month, I was reminded of the countless artisanal gems and the beautiful places to find handmade goods made by local artisans from the region.
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