Semana Santa in Antigua January 28, 2019Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is one of the most celebrated traditions in Antigua, Guatemala. Alfombras (rugs) are made of dyed sawdust, woodchips, pine needles, flowers, and even food in...
Slow Fashion is the Future January 28, 2019Slow fashion is more economical over time. Investing in fewer, high quality items actually saves us money in the long run because those items last longer. Instead of buying inexpensive...
Welcome to Guatemala April 1, 2018Greetings from Guatemala! Antigua, Guatemala, to be more specific. I won’t judge you if you had to Google Antigua, Guatemala, but I will judge you if you aren’t at least...
What it's Really Like to Move From a Cubicle to an Early-Stage Startup March 28, 2018My very first day running the shop for Adelante, a dog came in and peed on a pile of boxes. I stood there thinking, what did I get myself into?...
#WorthStandingFor: Chapter 2 February 26, 2018Horacio was born into a deeply impoverished family in Pastores, but became intent on finishing school from a young age. His family, and especially his mother, were committed to supporting...
Lest We Forget February 22, 2018We are a fast-moving company and every day is a multicolored blur of leather and strategy. Oftentimes I find myself so deep crunching numbers, comparing spreadsheets, determining breakevens, and planning...
