I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.
What I stand for Female entrepreneur and ethical fashion blogger dedicated to changing the way people shop, love, and view the world.
Slow Fashion Artisanal Goods Vibrant Palettes Sustainable Materials Cultural Diversity Women for Women Mindful Living
Hiptipico Brand Alyssa McGarry founded Hiptipico in 2012 after seeing the opporAlyssa McGarry founded Hipti pi co in 201 2 af t e r s e e ing t h e tunity to help lift Guatemalan artisans out of poverty by connectopportunity to help lift Guatemalan artisans out of poverty by ing them with a steady income through access to the global marconnecting them with a steady income through access to the ket. global market.
It is important to us that we create an environment where our artiIt is important to us that we create an environment where our san partners can make decisions about their crafts, gain opportuartisan partners can make deci sions a bou t t hei r cra f ts, ga i n nities for their family business, and bring their personal designs to oppor tun i tie s for their family business, and bring their fruition. At Hiptipico, we do not interfere with the creative process; personal designs to fruition. At Hipt ipico, we do not i nter fere all items are designed and created by the artisans themselves. with the creative process; all items are designed and created by the artisans themselves.
We pride ourselves in doing our part to preserve Mayan culture by keeping those decisions in the hands of our artisan partners, We pride ourselves in doing our part to preserve Mayan culture thus fostering their creativity, ingenuity, and collaboration. Local by keeping those decisions in the hands of our artisan partners, entrepreneurs want to work with us because they have the opporthus fostering their creativity, inge n u i t y, a n d collaboration. tunity to grow their businesses and support their families while Local ent re preneurs want to work with us because they have doing something they love and excel at. the o p p o r t unity to grow their busi n esses and support their families while doing something they love and excel at.
True Partnership One-of-a-kind Items Customizable Creations Exclusive Designs Thoughtfully Handmade B-Corp Certified = Fair + Sustainable Preserving Indigenous Tradition Culturally Inclusive
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ALYSSA’S GUIDE TO PANA STREET FOOD “Famous amongst Pana locals, this ceviche stand is run by three siblings from San Antonio Palopó. They are so well-known that the main chef even received the nickname “Fish”, which is how everyone around town refers to him. Since they travel in from out-of-town, they are only open a few days a week, therefore their stand is always jam-packed when in operation.”
WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE FREE-SPIRITED FEMALE “We travel because we need to, because distance and difference are the secret tonic of creativity. When we get home, home is still the same. But something in our mind has been changed, and that changes everything. ”
My mission in life is not merely to survive but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
Ethical Shopping Guide Symbology Preserving traditional art forms in India. Mayamiko Traditional african prints handmade in Malawi. People Tree UK 100% organic and fair trade cotton. Mata Traders Fair trade fashion crafted in India and Nepal Lotus and Luna Woven and beaded by women in Thailand A Peace Treaty Preserving ancient artisanal
SYMBOLOGY
MAYAMIKO
MATA TRADERS
INDIGO AFRICA
LOTUS AND LUNA
PEOPLE TREE UK
methods in the Middle East. Sudara Empowers women who have escaped human trafficking Indigo Africa Traditional african prints handmade in Rwanda and Ghana
“Everytime you spend money you are casting a vote for the kind of world you want.”
HIPTIPICO
MATA TRADERS
SYMBOLOGY
LOTUS AND LUNA
Tell me what is more beautiful; how the moon lets the sun shine throughout the day or the way the sun lets the moon glimmer at night.
Social Entrepreneur - Ethical Blogger - Marketing Consultant PERSONAL EXPERIENCE | LIFESTYLE
EDUCATION
Social Enterprise Business Owner
M.A. Economic Development of Latin America Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
Ethical Fashion Blogger Living Abroad Bi-Lingual and Culturally Sensitive
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE Founder, Ethical Brand Hiptipico Adviser, Ayuda Dog Clinic
Eco-Friendly and Conscious Consumer
TRAVEL AND RESEARCH
Supporting Mayan Artisans in Guatemala
Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jordan, Oman, Republic of Korea, Thailand
Interracial Marriage with Korean Native
Giving Back to Education and Stray Dogs
Let’s work together Guatemalan Expertise: Textile sourcing and buying trips - Shipping and logistics Trusted artisan contacts - Cultural sensitivity and inclusion.
Social Business Consulting: Sustainable Brand Development - Artisan Relationship Building Community Development - Marketing + Social Media Campaigns
A LYS SA YA M A MOTO
Ethical Brand Amplification: Comprehensive Blog Posts - High Quality Images Instagram Mention Live Video Feature
I strive to build meaningful relationships with like-minded platforms and media outlets, ethical brands and travel blogs. My mission is to spread more knowledge about slow fashion and share meaningful content in order to create positive social change. Authentic Content Creation: Interviews and Public Speaking - Thoughtful Guest Blogging Social Media Take Over - Mindful Relationship Building
Origin: New Jersey, USA Currently: Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Email: alyssa@hiptipico.com
Hiptipico Shop: www.hiptipico.com
Alyssa Blog: www.hiptipico.com/blogs/alyssaya