What is Dressember Last year, I participated in Dressember — a global challenge wherein one wears a dress every day in December to raise money to fight human trafficking. Wearing a dress in the dead of winter is a bit odd. Therefore, it’s a brilliant opportunity to remind others that slavery is the highest it’s every been […]

Someone told me it’s April, but I’m Washington, D.C. and don’t believe them. My fingers are typing away as I sit at my dining room table wearing sweat pants, a pullover, and fluffy socks. (Imagine the Michelin Man with red hair.) Therefore, in a dire need to escape, tomorrow two of my girlfriends and I […]

I founded Trades of Hope to create jobs in developing countries and empower women in poverty to have hope and dignity. When women in developing countries have jobs, they are a lot less vulnerable to being trafficked — another reason I LOVE Trades of Hope and our fair trade accessories. This passion has led me […]