Founding Trades of Hope My first creative loves have always been writing + fashion. I’ll pour over pages of Vogue + Pinterest photos of Audrey Hepburn for hours. As founder I get to help develop and select the fashion pieces that release in our collections. I’ve even been able to travel to NYC (and soon India!) as a buyer at trade shows.
Looking back over the years, it was clear I’ve always had a knack + passion for mass communication. I’ve been writing my whole life. I picked up graphic design for Trades of Hope before we had a team. And I’ve loved public speaking at churches and for audiences of women since I was 14. This lead to me getting a Bachelors in Strategic PR (minor in graphic design) and a Masters in Social Change + Advocacy Communications (emphasis in international relations).
Founding Trades of Hope has allowed me to speak in front of hundreds every year, and it thrills me every time. I love sharing my passion, advocating for women, and inspiring others to be bold.