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Sarah and Beth discuss the shooting in Colorado Springs, the new Special Master, COP 27, Naomi Biden's White House wedding, and the politics of Fast Fashion.TOPICS DISCUSSEDNews RoundupShooting at Club Q in Colorado SpringsDOJ appoints Special Master to oversee Trump InvestigationsCOP 27The Politics of Fashion with Barrett Ward and Jen MilamOutside of Politics: Naomi Biden's White House WeddingAs we prepare for the holidays, start your shopping with Sarah & Beth's Favorite Things from 2022.Pantsuit Politics is an Able Partner and gets an affiliate commission when you use the code Pantsuit40 at Able Clothing.Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conscious consumption is one of the hottest trends in retail marketing. We shop to make a difference, have an impact, build a better world. But many of the businesses that claim to be doing good are running on business models or operating principles that are hardly disruptive. Instead, they're counting on consumers' desire to both have their cake and eat it too. The more companies can convince us that shopping equals advocacy, the more we'll buy. With all that said, I was curious what a company would look like  - beyond the marketing pulling at my heartstrings - running with the full awareness of what it means to truly disrupt exploitation.A company that honors transparency and relationships will have the answers to our questions without defaulting to marketing speak or trendy buzz words, and that's why I wanted to speak with today's guest.Leading a fashion lifestyle brand might be an unlikely role for someone self-described as “not a fashion guy,” but that's exactly where ABLE CEO Barrett Ward finds himself. As the visionary behind the rapidly growing Nashville-based company disrupting the fashion industry with a social conscience, Ward was inspired to start ABLE with the mission of creating sustainable economic opportunities for women. ABLE has grown into a lifestyle brand carrying beautiful leather bags, jewelry, denim, apparel, and shoes with a primary focus on employing and empowering women in Ethiopia, Brazil, India, Mexico, and Nashville, TN.Beyond adding new categories and communities of impact, Ward and ABLE have also grown in their ambition for social justice. In 2018, ABLE became the first brand to publish their lowest wages, creating the #PublishYourWages movement and providing complete transparency to empower and protect the fashion industry's vulnerable workers – most of whom are women.Listen to the full episode to hear:The impact of rapid growth on Barrett's mental health, and why he believes it's important to share his “face down” momentsHow toxic positivity around the normal challenges of running a business exacerbated Barrett's fear of failureHow Barrett and his team are fostering an environment of transparency and support at AbleHow Barrett learned to reconcile his beliefs about non-profit versus for-profit and a company's ability to do goodHow Able manages its relationships and accountability with partner organizations and manufacturers Learn more about Barrett Ward:Able Clothing (Use promo code UNBURDENED for 15% off all full-price items through 12/31/2022)Instagram: @ableLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:The Unburdened Leader Ep 22: Clear and Decisive Leadership with Founder of Frank and Eileen, Audrey McLoghlinThe Unburdened Leader Ep 19: Defining Your Own Version Success - Natalie BortonDespicable Me 2 - Happy Music Video - Pharrell Williams (2013) HDVivoLucas

Did you know that only 2% of the people making clothing in the fashion world earn a living wage? That means 98% of the clothes we wear are made by someone that cannot make ends meet, and 75% of them are women. These are women working 60-70 hours a week, six days a week, just to live. How crazy is that? We can all do our part in empowering women and ending poverty. In today's episode, we welcome Barrett Ward, the CEO of ABLE Clothing, and Marissa Pardo, ABLE's VP of brand marketing. In order to continually and increasingly empower women, they make beautiful, long-lasting, wonderful products that we all want to buy, regardless of their mission. But doesn't it also feel great when you know there's a purpose or story tied to your every purchase?  I've pretty much known Barry and Marissa since 2009 through Mocha Club, an international community committed to fighting extreme poverty in Africa. Aside from going down memory lane, we discuss how ABLE creates economic opportunities for women, which they believe is the key to ending generational poverty around the world.  In this episode, you will hear: The importance of understanding cost per wear What you can do to prevent things from landing in a landfill How they define “responsibility” at ABLE Who makes ABLE products locally and abroad How their manufacturing process works Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: https://glnk.io/pz6m/oliveyouwhole Shop ABLE - use the code OLIVEYOUWHOLE to save 15%! Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know I sent you.

Barrett Ward is one of the most fashionable guests we've ever had. Not because of his keen sense of style, but more because of the work he does with Abel, which is an incredible lifestyle brand that aims to end generational poverty. Dig is as he discusses his time living in Ethiopia, his early years in Indiana, and how to turn work off when he gets home. Thanks to our sponsors! Outschool - Head to outschool.com/dadville to save $15 on your child's first class. Butcher Box - Sign up today at butcherbox.com/DADVILLE and use code DADVILLE to get 1 pack of free bacon in EVERY box for the life of your membership PLUS $10 off your first order. Goodkind - Visit goodkind.shop and use the code DADVILLE at checkout for 20% off a Sabbath Box.

Do you ever look at people and brands you admire and assume they just have something special you don't have to build what they've built? That they're somehow superhumans, doing everything right as they build? Barret was one of our attendee's favorite speakers from our 2019 conference and it was such a joy to have him back in the Yellow Co. realm and he debunks this myth immediately. In our conversation, Barret speaks openly about his decision to go on Lexapro after experiencing the most challenging year of his life after starting ABLE, and what he learned through that experience. Barret and I talk about how ABLE is disrupting the fashion industry, working to be transparent about their lowest wages, providing inclusive sizing and help other fashion brands do the same. Listen to this episode to hear: Why Barret was found by his 2-year-old crying on the bathroom floor What is most helpful while moving through depression as a CEO of a company How we can't wait until we're perfect to be honest Why ABLE publishing their lowest wages is disrupting the fashion industry ABOUT BARRET: Leading a fashion lifestyle brand might be an unlikely role for someone self-described as “not a fashion guy,” but that's exactly where ABLE CEO Barrett Ward finds himself. As the visionary behind the rapidly growing Nashville-based company disrupting the fashion industry with a social conscience, Ward was inspired to start ABLE with the mission of creating sustainable economic opportunities for women. While living in Ethiopia, Ward and wife Rachel saw firsthand how extreme poverty forced many young women to make difficult choices for money. They wanted to give women the chance to earn a living with dignity. In 2010, they began ABLE by employing women who had overcome the sex industry to make handmade scarves. ABLE has since grown into a lifestyle brand carrying beautiful leather bags, jewelry, denim, apparel, and shoes with a primary focus on employing and empowering women in Ethiopia, Brazil, India, Mexico, and Nashville, TN. Beyond adding new categories and communities of impact, Ward and ABLE have also grown in their ambition for social justice. In 2018, ABLE became the first brand to publish their lowest wages, creating the #PublishYourWages movement and providing complete transparency to empower and protect the fashion industry's vulnerable workers – most of whom are women. INSTAGRAM • WEBSITEFollow, subscribe and leave us a review! Find out more about Yellow Co.'s community of women creaeting meaningful work: yellowco.co | @yellowco.co • Connect with Joanna at joannawaterfall.com and on IG @joannawaterfall :) Music Written by Jonny Pickett (check out his music on spotify) Thanks for listening!

On this episode of goodMRKT Live! Mary Beth Trypus, Harry Cunningham and Adam Taft Lambert are talking with the Founder and CEO of ABLE, Barrett Ward. ABLE is a lifestyle fashion company committed to empowering women through employment opportunities globally and locally. Through their conversation, Barrett describes a firsthand experience witnessing the commercial sex trade while living in Ethiopia, he details how investing in women expands the influence of a community, and defines the impact of leading a life that's led by doing good.

“You do not have to be perfect before you are honest.” Leading a fashion lifestyle brand might be an unlikely role for someone self-described as “not a fashion guy,” but that's exactly where ABLE CEO Barrett Ward finds himself. As the visionary behind the rapidly growing Nashville-based company disrupting the fashion industry with a social conscience, Ward was inspired to start ABLE with the mission of creating sustainable economic opportunities for women. While living in Ethiopia, Ward and wife Rachel saw firsthand how extreme poverty forced many young women to make difficult choices for money. They wanted to give women the chance to earn a living with dignity. In 2010, they began ABLE by employing women who had overcome the sex industry to make handmade scarves, and it has since grown into a lifestyle brand carrying all kinds of accessories and apparel. For the full summary and links to the show, click the link below! Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major Glen makes rock music that feels like it could fit in virtually any era. That’s a tribute to the talent of its members, and also just how kickass their tunes are. Barrett Ward plays rhythm guitar and sings, Ben Brich plays drums, and they comprise half of this quartet formed in Glendale, CO. On...

Major Glen makes rock music that feels like it could fit in virtually any era. That’s a tribute to the talent of its members, and also just how kickass their tunes are. Barrett Ward plays rhythm guitar and sings, Ben Brich plays drums, and they comprise half of this quartet formed in Glendale, CO. On...

It’s Episode 200, and today’s guest is the one and only John Stillman, my husband! I knew for this episode I’d have to invite my special guest back to the show. His first appearance was Episode 100, and since my listeners loved it, I thought it was about time I brought him back for another interview! It’s hard to believe we are here at 200 episodes. It was a different time when I launched this show in the summer of 2016. I certainly didn’t think then about being at episode 200. We have some fun things planned including listener-submitted questions, a review of the top 10 episodes, and more! 4:31 – Kicking things off with the first user-submitted question which is actually a question that many of you asked: “What have things been like for us over the past few months?” We’re both self-employed. John has a financial advising business and media company and went from working in an office to working from home with me! During quarantine 2020, we’ve developed some habits and routines that John enjoys very much, especially getting Chipotle for lunch every Monday. We don’t know what we were doing on Saturdays before Covid-19, but we’ve finished a number of house projects that have been waiting for us to complete them and enjoyed leisurely prepared breakfasts and slow mornings. Since I’m working at home and home-schooling, implementing true rest on the weekends became important too, which led us to examine our Sabbath and really for the first time, intentionally carve out a time for rest on the weekends. John’s weeknight habits have changed too. He’s much less inclined to do any work on his laptop in the evenings, compared to when he was working all day in the office. He’s been more disciplined in keeping his workday confined to regular business hours because he’s already home all day. We both feel much more efficient, too. It’s been really nice to be home together. When John started returning to the office for half days, it was actually much harder than either of us thought it was going to be! The biggest adjustment for me has been recording podcasts at home. I usually go to the recording studio, but moving all of that into well, basically my closet, has been a big transition. 10:19 – User Submitted Questions, Let’s Dive into the Q&A! 10:40 – Question One: “What is your favorite quality about the other person?” 12:57 – Question Two: “John, you have edited nearly all of Molly’s podcasts episodes. Which one, or which ones have stood out to you. Do you have any particularly favorite interviews?” 14:12 – Question Three: “How do you build your business as a woman without losing your marriage?” 21:03 – We’re going to take a quick break from questions to recap the top 10 episodes of the first 200 of the Business With Purpose podcast! These are the most popular episodes based on the highest number of downloads + a few honorable mentions of my personal favorites: 21: 30, #10 –Episode 129: Chris Solt, Executive Director at Fair Trade Federation 21:47, #9 – Episode 149: Llenay Ferretti, Ten Thousand Villages & Bhava World Project 22:04, #8 – Episode 100: The 100th Episode Spectacular with Guest – My Husband! 22:22, #7 – Episode 110: How To Know If A Brand Is Ethical 22:41, #6 – Episode 139: Mark Choyt, Reflective Jewelry 24:04, #5 – Episode 136: Fair Trade Federation Conference Recap 24:26, #4 Episode 130: Solo Episode, So You Just Marie-Kondo’D Your Life? What to Do with All Those Things That Don’t Spark Joy 25:37, #3 Episode 137: Rebecca Smith, Better Life Bags 26:20, #2 Episode 135: Kat Eckles, Founder of Clean Juice 26:38, #1 Episode 71: Devan Kline & Morgan Kline, Founders of Burn Boot Camp 27:25, Honorable Mentions: These are some of my all-time favorites in no particular order: 27:36 Episode 165, Santiago, “Jimmy” Mellado, Compassion International President & CEO 28:03 – Episode 115, Antonio T. Smith Jr., From Living In A Dumpster to Self-Made Millionaire 28:32 – Episode 101: Barrett Ward, Founder & CEO of ABLE 28:59 – Episode 155: Sharon Hodde Miller, Author, Speaker, Theologian 29:34 – Episode 124: Leon Lee, Founder of Flying Cloud Productions, Producer of “Letters From Masanjia” 29:41 – Episode 153: Comedian Kevin Fredericks, Aka @kevonstage 30:56 – Back to your questions! The first one is for John: “Do you ever feel like a #instagramhusband ? 35:13 – “Do you have any first steps or resources for couples to get on the same page financially before marriage?” 37:49 – “Do you think couples should combine their finances?” 40:43 – “Where do you see the other person in 10 years” 41:53 – I loved that someone asked us the question I ask all my guests: “What does it mean to you to run a business with purpose?” 46:40 – My answer to “What does it mean to you to run a business with purpose?” Thank you for the support that all of you have given me. I truly would not be doing this if not for you being on this journey with me. For those who’ve left comments, I appreciate it so much! If you want to leave a review, it is much appreciated and helps me know how the show is helping you. Subscribing and sharing is also incredibly helpful. Thank you for being a part of this community and learning more about doing something with purpose, on purpose with me! If you’re not a member of the “Purchase with Purpose” Facebook group, it’s a great place to ask questions and learn more about fair trade and ethical fashion. Here’s to 200 episodes and here’s to you! Thank you for your questions and thank you John for joining me!

ABLE Founder and CEO Barrett Ward joins Aaron to discuss how the ethical lifestyle brand works to end generational poverty by providing jobs for women. Together they discuss the 2008 trip to Ethiopia that inspired the creation of the company, the famous celebrity-loved leather bag, the importance of supporting brand authenticity and not taglines, and COVID-19’s impact on the business. Tune in to learn more about ABLE’s radical transparency and reporting system and shop at www.livefashionable.com. Brand on Purpose listeners can use the code “BOP25” on the ABLE website for 25% off a purchase to support a purpose-driven small business during this challenging time.   Production Credits: Aaron Kwittken, Jeff Maldonado, Dara Cothran, Lindsay Hand, Katrina Waelchli, Meg Ruocco, Julia Brougher, Parker Jenkins, and Mathew Passy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When ABLE Founder and CEO Barrett Ward and his wife moved to Ethiopia in 2008, they came face to face with an unspeakable tragedy: young women forced into prostitution as a means of supporting themselves and their families. But instead of relying on charity alone to help them, he set out to create a more sustainable solution—one that has since evolved into the thriving fashion brand he heads up today. Join us to hear Barrett share his incredible mission to end generational poverty by empowering women around the world, one job at a time.   entreleadership.com/podcast ABLE's website Use the code ENTRE20 to get 20% off an ABLE purchase, one-time use per customer, valid through December 31st, 2019. The True Cost documentary Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!

I have been a fan of ABLE since literally day 1, and Barrett and Jordan are absolutely two of my favorite friends, so this made today's show one of the best. We talk all about fair living wages for people working in fashion, who works at ABLE and what all they create, and where the company is going next and where fashion is going next.  ALSO. Before Black Friday deals even kick off, they are giving y'all 25% off everything AND free shipping using the code "thatsoundsfun25" online or in the flagship store in Nashville! (Only good until the end of Cyber Monday, y'all! So get to shopping!) https://www.livefashionable.com . . . . . http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :)  Thank you to our sponsor of this podcast: Scan Digital: Go to scandigital.com/FUN for 50% off!  

How They Got There is a podcast from career expert, Ken Coleman featuring interviews with successful men and women who are living out their dream careers. On this episode of How They Got There, Barrett Ward. Barrett is the founder and CEO of the brand ABLE. A lifestyle brand focused on ending generational poverty by working with women who have overcome extraordinary circumstances. ABLE's Website Get 20% off your order Get Hired Guides The Proximity Principle

Able Jewelry co-founder Barrett Ward joins the Mamas to talk about their company and its mission helping women who were formerly employed in the commercial sex industry. You can help support their mission and Mama Said by checking them out at http://livefashionable.com/mama-said .

In this episode you get to meet Barrett Ward, founder of ABLE, and Marisa Pardo, their Marketing Brand Director. ABLE is a lifestyle brand focused on ending generational poverty through providing economic opportunity for women.You're going to hear about finding time to create and how it can make us come alive, but also the way it can burn us out. How do you find the balance and keep your anxiety at bay when creating and building a business? Though it may look different, we all have work to do. These rhythms help us walk through it so we can keep doing what we love for the long run.Shop their online store: https://www.livefashionable.comOrder a copy of Rhythms of Renewal here. When you pre-order a copy, you'll get 20% off anything at ABLE! Save your receipt and redeem the discount code at rebekahlyons.comThank you to our sponsor!If you need help finding practical ways to sustain your emotional, spiritual or relational health, check out our good friends at rTribe. Their app can match you confidentially and securely with a certified coach who fits your core rhythm, and helps you experience the transformation you desire. All you need to do to get started with a free session is text RFL2019 to 555888.

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That’s right, friends! On today’s podcast episode, we sit down with the founder of Mocha Club, Barrett Ward. He shares the seemingly radical moments that changed the course of his life to be in a career caring for the greater world. At the time, coffee was just getting popular, community social platforms were building, and faxes were still in existence — and this helped create the Mocha Club. Barrett shares about how the organization birthed the business he currently works for called ABLE - a lifestyle brand that focuses on economic opportunity for women. https://www.africanleadershipinc.org/ https://themochaclub.org/ https://www.livefashionable.com/

Episode 7: Barrett Ward is founder of fashionABLE, a social enterprise that helps women escape some of the life's most extreme circumstances through the sale of hand crafted clothing and accessories. Listen to this episode of “Coming Unglued”, as he shares his heart for social justice, and how his company gives women the opportunity and means to support their children and families. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!

Barrett Ward, CEO and Founder of ABLE, joins host Nick Ashburn to discuss why he believes the fashion industry should "publish their wages". ABLE is a lifestyle brand focused on ending generational poverty through providing economic opportunity for women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ABLE'S ORIGIN: The inspiration behind ABLE's founding and how Barrett and his wife Rachel came to the conclusion that creating jobs for vulnerable women is a solution to end generational poverty. NASHVILLE: How ABLE came to work with women locally in Nashville after getting its start in Ethiopia, the jobs we've created here, and some stories of ABLE women overcoming extraordinary circumstances ACCOUNTABLE: As ABLE has grown into a full fashion lifestyle brand, measuring the businesses' social impact has been critical. So much so that we created the ACCOUNTABLE auditing platform. Talk a little about what ACCOUNTABLE is and why it matters to evaluate the wages, safety, and equality in the workplace in fashion. Fashion's dirty secret and publishing wages as the solution. Less than 2% of the people who make fashion actually earn a living wage, meaning nearly all struggle to meet their basic needs. To ABLE, that is unacceptable. ABLE is the first brand to publish its lowest wages because we believe arming consumers with complete transparency is the only way to protect and empower the women who make fashion. Learn more: www.livefashionable.com

"I’m not trying to hide anything. (You don’t) have to be perfect before you can be honest." Barrett Ward Social entrepreneur Barrett Ward is a capitalist with a conscience. Through his lifestyle brand ABLE, he seeks to end generational poverty through providing economic opportunity for women and help businesses and consumers amplify their social impact. Recorded at ABLE's flagship store in Nashville with guest co-host Lexie LaVallee, this episode is the first of a three-part series on Economic Healing, and covers the following topics: Money, technology, and collaboration in American fashion How consumers can research the ethics of their favorite brands How companies can build trust through financial transparency and measurable social benefit Learn more about Barrett and ABLE at Instagram.com/LiveFashionable and LiveFashionable.com. NEXT STEPS WITH PRAISE HANDSSubscribe | Instagram | Get Involved ABOUT PRAISE HANDS PODCASTThe Praise Hands Podcast examines the American intersection of church, race, music, and economics. Robby Valderrama is the co-founder of TheChurchAhead.com, which offers resources and advice for forward-thinking Christian leaders. FOR FANS OF:Social Enterprise, Nashville, Fashion Industry, Consumerism, Capitalism, Corporate America, Lexie LaVallee, GQ Magazine, Taylor Kitsch, Economics, Social Entrepreneur, Leadership, Human Trafficking, Fair Trade, Lifestyle Brand, Colin Kaepernick, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain

On this week's episode of the RISE Podcast I got to sit down with Barrett Ward. Barrett is the founder of ABLE, one of my favorite brands on the planet. Not only do they make the denim jacket that I've been wearing for two years straight, but their brand is a incredible example of how to build a company around an incredible mission while also creating an amazing product. Barrett and I talk about creating jobs for women who have overcome incredible circumstances, operating with radical transparency, and hitting the bottom line while staying true to the mission at the heart of your brand. ABLE is generously giving our community a 25% discount, so you can get yourself a spiffy denim jacket like mine (or jewelry, shoes, bags, whatever!) with the discount code HOLLIS at checkout. Check them out at —> LiveFashionable.com and follow them at @LiveFashionable-Red Alert! Girl, Wash Your Face, Girl, Stop Apologizing is coming out March 12! Rachel records the audio and it's available for pre-sale right this second! amzn.to/2RxC6eYExciting news: Rachel has launched a coaching series! If you loved this episode, you'll also love her two live monthly classes. Life coaching, for those looking to improve in their relationships, health, and personal life, and business coaching, for growing a revenue base, finding new clients, and marketing effectively. Find out more about the coaching series and how you can be a part of it ---> thehollisco.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the RISE Podcast I got to sit down with Barrett Ward. Barrett is the founder of ABLE, one of my favorite brands on the planet. Not only do they make the denim jacket that I’ve been wearing for two years straight, but their brand is a incredible example of how to build a company around an incredible mission while also creating an amazing product. Barrett and I talk about creating jobs for women who have overcome incredible circumstances, operating with radical transparency, and hitting the bottom line while staying true to the mission at the heart of your brand. ABLE is generously giving our community a 25% discount, so you can get yourself a spiffy denim jacket like mine (or jewelry, shoes, bags, whatever!) with the discount code HOLLIS at checkout. Check them out at —> LiveFashionable.com and follow them at @LiveFashionable - Red Alert! Girl, Wash Your Face, Girl, Stop Apologizing is coming out March 12! Rachel records the audio and it's available for pre-sale right this second! amzn.to/2RxC6eY Exciting news: Rachel has launched a coaching series! If you loved this episode, you'll also love her two live monthly classes. Life coaching, for those looking to improve in their relationships, health, and personal life, and business coaching, for growing a revenue base, finding new clients, and marketing effectively. Find out more about the coaching series and how you can be a part of it ---> thehollisco.com/coaching

In episode 143, Kestrel welcomes Barrett Ward, the founder + CEO of ABLE, to the show. A lifestyle brand, ABLE is focused on ending generational poverty through providing economic opportunity for women. “We also know that when a woman is empowered and given a job - this is a statistic, it’s a fact - that a woman has a far more significant impact in her community than does a man. If you want to have a serious impact on poverty in the world, the fashion world is an extraordinary place to start.” -Barrett Ward, Founder of ABLE In the introduction of this episode, Kestrel shares a bit of context as to what constitutes a living wage, according to The Clean Clothes Campaign. A living wage is a human right. And as The Clean Clothes Campaign outlines, a living wage should be earned in a standard working week (no more than 48 hours) and allow a garment worker to be able to buy food for themself and their family, pay the rent, pay for healthcare, clothing, transportation and education and have a small amount of savings for when something unexpected happens. Throughout this chat, Barrett shares more on his #PublishYourWages campaign, and how he believes exposing these numbers is the key to bringing higher accountability and to ensure workers are actually paid living wages. Barrett also shares how ABLE plans to have nutritional-like labels on all of their garments within the next year, showcasing their lowest wages. For Barrett, the “lowest wages” is really significant, so shoppers can truly understand what they are supporting through their purchases. The below thoughts, ideas + organizations were brought up in this chat:  Less than 2% of women in the global garment supply chain are actually being paid a living wage, highlighted in Fast Company article Amazon’s minimum wage issues in their fulfillment centers; an example Barrett brings up reminding us of the power consumers really have to influence change A hero of Barrett’s: Simone Cipriani, the Head of the Ethical Fashion Initiative of the International Trade Centre (ITC)'; Simone oversees the promotion of trade and incubation of creative micro-enterprises within marginalized communities in Africa and Haiti ABLE’s #PublishYourWages campaign

Today's conversation is with Barrett Ward, Founder of the ethical fashion company Able. Admittedly not an expert in fashion, this father of four opens up about how he stumbled into the industry and is now blowing it wide open by publishing wages for its workforce. From female empowerment to quality design, Barrett has led Able to a place at the table with the likes of the UN and other robust international development organizations. Their work is changing lives and setting standards and we're honored to share Barrett's story.

Sarah has her aura read, and the girls have a chat with Barret Ward, founder of FashionABLE, about their radical new reporting system – AccountABLE. Fashion has a dirty secret: the products we enjoy are most often made by women who can’t meet their basic needs. Barrett is trying to change that by publishing the wages of everyone in the chain of making a product, and encouraging other companies to do the same. Barrett is offering 20% off your first ABLE purchase with the code SELFIE at livefashionable.com. How cool is that?! The code is valid for a one-time use per customer through December 26, 2018. In this episode we talked about: True Cost on Netflix Enlightened Sea Salt Roasted Fava Beans Chenille Sitting Ball Chair The Female Brain MUN Aman Moisturizer (get 15% off with code WHOORL) Female Brain Gone Insane: An Emergency Guide For Women Who Feel Like They Are Falling Apart     Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS

While living in Ethiopia in 2010, Founder and CEO of the lifestyle brand ABLE, Barrett Ward, saw firsthand how extreme poverty forced young women, generation after generation, to resort to prostitution as a means of supporting themselves and their families. He saw that they needed an opportunity to earn a living with dignity, empowering themselves to end the cycle of poverty. This was the beginning of Barrett’s life’s work at ABLE. Leading a fashion lifestyle brand might be an unlikely role for someone self-described as ‘not a fashion guy’, but that’s exactly where Barrett Ward then found himself. Barrett is now the visionary behind the rapidly growing Nashville-based company disrupting the fashion industry with a social conscience. Today, the company employs more than 300 women in Ethiopia, Peru, Mexico, and Nashville. In this conversation, Branden and Barrett unpack the importance of making an impact where it matters most, building a company based on radical transparency and second chances, and the importance of fostering an attitude of gratitude in your sphere. soundsgoodpodcast.com/barrett

THE SHOW Barrett Ward is the founder and CEO of ABLE, a lifestyle brand focused on ending generational poverty by working with women who have often overcome extraordinary circumstances. We manufacture directly in the communities we wish to impact, both locally and globally, creating jobs and ending the cycle of charity dependency. Behind His Brilliance: Surrounding himself with strong mentors Say hi to Barrett on Instagram: @barrettward   THE GUEST BARRETT WARD | Leading a fashion lifestyle brand might be an unlikely role for someone self-described as “not a fashion guy,” but that’s exactly where ABLE founder and CEO Barrett Ward finds himself. As the visionary behind the rapidly growing Nashville-based company disrupting the fashion industry with a social conscience, Ward was inspired to start ABLE with the mission of creating sustainable business opportunities for women. While living in Ethiopia, Ward and wife Rachel saw firsthand how extreme poverty forced many young women to make difficult choices for money. They wanted to give women the chance to earn a living with dignity. In 2010, they began ABLE by employing women who had overcome the sex industry to make handmade scarves. ABLE has since grown into a lifestyle brand carrying beautiful leather bags, jewelry, denim, apparel, and shoes with a primary focus on empowering disadvantaged women. Now, the company employs more than 300 women in Ethiopia, Peru, Mexico, and Nashville – home of ABLE’s Headquarters and Flagship store. As fans of ABLE’s classic styles grow, Ward ensures he and his team always remember why ABLE was founded: to provide opportunities to women who have overcome some of life’s most challenging obstacles.   TOPICS COVERED The origin story of ABLE in Ethiopia The problems with poverty tourism How Barrett is reimagining social entrepreneurship How ABLE measures its impact around the world Fast fashion and why you should be more mindful about what you buy What Barrett has learned about leadership And more!   STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ABLE (use code BEHINDTHEBRILLIANCE for 20% off) The True Cost (fast fashion documentary) Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (Barrett's book pick) Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn (Barrett's book pick) Devil in the White City by Erik Larson (Barrett's book pick)   SHOW NOTES: http://bit.ly/BTBBarrettWard  

It’s a fact - when the unemployment rate is high, the first people to be hit are women and children. Whether it’s in a developing nation or here in the United States, women and children are the first ones affected by any type of unemployment. I have talked about this before, but when a woman is provided a job in a developing nation, she invests about 80-90% of her income back into her community. When a man in a developing nation is provided a job, he only invests about 30-40% back into his community. The fact is, giving a woman a job changes lives! My guest this week is Barrett Ward, founder and CEO of ABLE. ABLE is an incredible fashion and accessory company that I’ve been a fan of for years and to finally hear the origin story behind this company I love so much was such a joy for me! ABLE is paving the way for other purpose-filled brands to step up their game and continue to impact lives in incredible ways. I also wanted to let you know the team at ABLE was so generous to give you an exclusive coupon code for 20% off your purchase from ABLE by using the code MOLLY. Go to stillbeingmolly.com/able to shop. This was a really fun conversation and I just loved my time with Barrett, and I know you will too! THE CALL TO ETHIOPIA Life after just getting married can be hard, and Barrett and his wife Rachel decided to make it just a little bit harder. When Rachel got a job offer in Ethiopia, the couple packed up their things and went over to Ethiopia. Moving to a foreign country took a lot of adjusting but eventually Ethiopia became a place that they loved. Barrett talks about his libtime in Ethiopia and how this time led him to the idea for ABLE. THOSE WHO HAVE OVERCOME When Barrett thought about expanding in the early days of ABLE, he realized he couldn’t just help one group of women, he had to help many. By making a mission to create jobs for women who have overcome, Barrett was able to turn ABLE into the company we know today. On top of that, ABLE allows women to invest back into their communities in Ethiopia, Peru, and Mexico. Barrett and I chat about combating poverty and a woman’s impact on her community. ACCOUNTABLE One of the biggest things Barrett strives to do is making sure that ABLE can prove the impact it’s making. As a social impact business, Barrett recognizes he has a responsibility to measure his work and prove the impact ABLE is making. Because he aims to be as transparent as possible, this led Barrett to create the new program accountABLE. Barrett and I talk about starting accountABLE and how they hope to make an impact in the future. About Barrett Ward, Founder and CEO of ABLE: Leading a fashion lifestyle brand might be an unlikely role for someone self-described as “not a fashion guy,” but that’s exactly where ABLE founder and CEO Barrett Ward finds himself. As the visionary behind the rapidly growing Nashville-based company disrupting the fashion industry with a social conscience, Ward was inspired to start ABLE with the mission of creating sustainable business opportunities for women. While living in Ethiopia, Ward and wife Rachel saw firsthand how extreme poverty forced many young women to make difficult choices for money. They wanted to give women the chance to earn a living with dignity. In 2010, they began ABLE by employing women who had overcome the sex industry to make handmade scarves. ABLE has since grown into a lifestyle brand carrying beautiful leather bags, jewelry, denim, apparel, and shoes with a primary focus on empowering disadvantaged women. Now, the company employs more than 300 women in  Ethiopia, Peru, Mexico, and Nashville – home of ABLE’s Headquarters and Flagship store. As fans of ABLE’s classic styles grow, Ward ensures he and his team always remember why ABLE was founded: to provide opportunities to women who have overcome some of life’s most challenging obstacles. CONNECT WITH BARRETT Website: https://www.livefashionable.com Instagram: @livefashionable  | @barrettward Twitter: @livefashionable   Facebook: fashionABLE  | Barrett Ward Pinterest: ABLE Special thanks to CAUSEBOX for sponsoring this week’s Business with Purpose podcast. Use coupon code MOLLY for $15 off! Join my Purchase with Purpose Facebook group and let’s continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/purchasewithpurpose/ Subscribe to the Business with Purpose podcast (and I’d love it if you left a review** on iTunes!) Subscribe on iTunes** Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Radio Public Subscribe via Podcast RSS Feed **Want to know how to leave a review of the Business with Purpose Podcast on iTunes from your iPhone or iPad? Launch Apple’s Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter “Business with Purpose“ Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the Blue album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.  

FashionABLE and Mocha Club founder Barrett Ward drops by to tell his story. He and Andrew talk about selling books door to door, green-tinted whiskey glasses, and what it looks to use business to make a quantifiable change in the world. Listen for a 20% OFF code for your first purchase at livefashionable.com! Please visit everybodypivots.com to stay in touch or support our Patreon. You can find Barrett's work at: livefashionable.com newly.com mochaclub.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-pivot/support

My friend (and former boss) Barrett Ward founded fashionABLE, a company that creates beautiful fashion pieces and employs women around the world to help them overcome. I'm ADDICTED to their leather bags and am headed out today to get a new pair of their jeans. Barrett and I talk about the start of the company, what they are doing that NO ONE else in the fashion industry is doing (yet), and why you have to drive a squirrel over a river. (Seriously.) I think you'll love this conversation and LOVE all things fashionABLE! http://livefashionable.com (And use the code ANNIE20 until the end of October 2017 for 20% off your purchase! HUZZAH!) http://100daystobrave.com http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :)  Thanks to our friends at Talkspace for sponsoring this episode! Head to talkspace.comdowns and use the code: DOWNS for $30 off your first month!

This week’s conversation is live! Yup. We recorded this in front of a live audience in Nashville. Along with hearing from Barrett Ward, you’ll also get to hear from Miles Adcox, Ashley Real, and Alex Masters. These three humans are amazing and I can’t wait for you to hear what they have to say! Or sing, in Alex’s case:) OK, back to Barrett. It wasn’t until later in life that Barrett figured out what he wanted to do. He would say he still doesn’t quite know. But now that he (somewhat) knows, he’s running full speed ahead. He and the team at Fashionable provide meaningful work to thousands of women in the developing world while also providing those living in the Western world an opportunity to wear clothes that are sustainably and responsibly made and produced. You’re going to love Barrett, his story, and his passion for providing meaningful jobs to women all all over the world. And guess what? They’re just getting started! In our conversation, he reveals some really fantastic and important details about the future of Fashionable. Follow Fashionable on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Keep up with the work Barrett and the Fashionable team are doing by checking out their website and buying some clothes! Follow Let’s Give A Damn on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter to keep up with all that is going on. We have so much planned for the coming months and we don’t want you to miss a thing! And if you want to follow Nick Laparra—Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. Support Let’s Give A Damn by contributing the monthly amount of your choice on Patreon. 100% of the money you contribute will go to making more podcasts. Not a dime goes into our pockets! Thanks for all your help. Can’t wait to spend time with you all very soon. Love y’all very much! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is one of my favorite people in the world. Equally hilarious, smart, and vulnerable, Barrett Ward is a really unique guy. If that name sounds familiar, then you might be a member of the Mocha Club, or maybe you own a FashionABLE- brand scarf. Barrett is the man behind them both. Barrett is a real visionary who’s used his talents to care for and empower marginalized women all over the world, including the ones in our back yard in Nashville. I sat down with Barrett to catch up on life and see what he’s working on now.  

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For most people, charity begins at home, but for social entrepreneur Barrett Ward, it starts with a job. Barrett is founder and CEO of fashionABLE, an apparel company that creates employment opportunities for vulnerable women in Africa. This is an interview you don’t want to miss. http://www.entreleadership.com/podcast