Gangs, Shoe Bags, and Prison Reform July 31, 2017If you were to tell me three years ago that I’d be walking through a maximum security prison in Guatemala while breaking bread and drinking Coca Cola with the leader...
How a Shoe Company Restored my Faith in Capitalism June 21, 2017As a liberal-minded English major at Colby College, I took several classes that encouraged me to question the effectiveness of international trade and its impact on the world. It wasn’t...
Moving Forward May 15, 2017Adelante fulfills all Kickstarter orders and launches full service e-commerce site If you told me two years ago that I would found an artisan shoe company that is redefining social...
From Consultant to Entrepreneur February 1, 2017For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with international business and travel. After graduating from college, I chose to live abroad to pursue my dream; analyzing...
A Deeper Connection January 31, 2017I have been asked many times what Adelante has to do with international relations, a discipline more associated with the foreign service than the shoe business. For me the two...
Quality and Social Impact Are Not Exclusive January 18, 2017Marketing is difficult, especially when you aren’t a marketer by trade; lucky for me the Adelante story is naturally compelling. It is a story of connection and respect that echoes...
