Change The Chain

Socially Conscious Commerce

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Behind the scenes...the making of the #loveisproject with @johnnywhitworth in #bali One more month until the soft launch of the @loveisproject brand in December and official launch mid-January! (at Bambu Indah)

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Love Connects Us All. The inspiration behind the Love Is Project strives to create of a more connected world based on inclusiveness. It values progress, understanding and acceptance of cultures, religions, gender and LGBTQ rights around the globe. At its core, it is about valuing people and the planet. To say that I have had a hard time digesting Trump's message is an understatement. I've been alternating between shocked numbness and sobbing throughout the day. The Trump rhetoric is the antithesis of the Love is Project. To realize that this is the new voice of America has had me questioned the Love Is Project's relevancy and what it stands for. I have faith in the future of the country and believe the message of love is more important than ever. Love is not fear. Love is not bigotry. Love is not misogyny. Love is not racism. Love is not isolationism. Love is not building a wall. Love is compassion. Love is equality. Love is understanding. Love is empowerment. Love is community. Love is taking a chance. Love is a choice in the lightest and darkest of times. #loveisproject

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See ya later #Yogyakarta! This won't be the last time. 📷 @sunshinehotson #indonesia #travel #adventure (at Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.)

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Painting Words. Mahmoud is from #Aleppo, #Syria and has lived in Germany for two years with his second wife. He can't read or write, but he comes to school everyday to write and write...like a painter. It is his own personal endeavor. He can cook and makes a special Turkish dessert, Baklava, with Marzipan & nuts. He likes to play with his grandkids. #loveisproject #germany (at Rennerrod)

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Legend of Zeldis. Visited Penny Watson's Ubud showroom featuring artist, jewelry & textile designer, Lou Zeldis' prolific work. He aimed for a quiet harmony and strength of form with a vital quality from nature itself. Lou passed away in 2012, leaving his life partner, Penny, with a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind pieces. I love this natural dye, batik "Guinea Fowl" shirt he handmade...styling it cuffed & belted with my denim shorts for this summer! #bali #louzeldis #artist (at Ubud)

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Flexible Love. "For me, love is that deep connection, whether it be between two people or something special. Where everything else just fades away, and you are completely absorbed and captured in that moment." - Lucia Carbines is a #contortionist & aerial artist based in Sydney, #Australia. The secret to her flexibility is her genes...she has less ligaments than us! Her jaw dropping #Tedxubud performance inspired new #yoga #goals amongst the audience. She gave us an encore show on the edge of the pool during @tedxubud brunch @luciacarbines #loveisproject #bali 📷 @taniasmagicaltravels (at Ubud)

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Time for Love! Great meeting one of @greenschoolbali partners today at the #supportumbah presentation...Mitchell of @swellvision makes sustainable #bamboo watches & #sunglasses. A cool brand to watch out for! #puns #loveisproject #bali (at Green School)

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Show Green School Love! Excited to spread the #loveisproject and partner w/ @greenschoolbali for their local scholarship fundraising campaign which starts tomorrow! #supporttumbuh #bali ❤️💚❤️💚❤️ (at Green School)

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Tenun Cepuk Alami Dan Kain Bebali local #artisans #weaving #textiles #patterns #NusaPenida #indonesia #penidacolada (at Penida Colada Lounge Bar)

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Love Medicine. Thanks for sharing the #loveisproject @cyrildp with @nahkobear lead singer of #medicineforthepeople at #balispiritfestival ❤️🙌🏼 (at ARMA resort and museum Ubud, Bali)

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To Dye For. Checking out the natural dye and weaving workshop, Tarum #bali #artisans #textiles (at CV Tarum Bali Sejahtera)

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#sumba #textiles #ikats #patterns #Indonesia (at Nihiwatu)

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Zen Love. Show some love this holiday season & pick up exclusive #loveisproject bracelets & dog collars at Donna Karen's Urban Zen store in West Village, NYC. @Donnakaranthewoman inspired me to move to NYC and study #fashion @ParsonsSchoolofDesign, so excited to have @thesupplychange X @lifelinefashion #artisans products in her @urbanzen store #christmaspresent #shopping #gift (at Urban Zen)

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Doggy Style! Because let's be honest...you #love your #pets more than people! 🐶❤️Get your #loveisproject beaded #dog collars @americaneagle #americanbeagle

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Grabbing life by the horns! Reconnected with Shanley Knox randomly this weekend. We met in 2012 while she was looking to develop a social enterprise in Uganda. I frankly asked her if it mattered to have a brand or not, and she said no. I told her if she could create better supply chain manufacturing for the sought after Ugandan Ankole horn, that would be ideal. Lo and behold, three years later, she did! Her @oliviaknoxmfg products and eyeglass frames are stellar!! So rad to see the progress and looking forward to collaborating in the future! Thanks for taking my advice and happy to see it worked! "I met Chrissie in the midst of a shift from running my own small supply chain in #Kampala, to trying to figure out how to make a much greater impact across Ugandan industries as a whole. She suggested that I work with cow horn, and develop a supply chain to white label to other brands. That conversation literally changed the course of my career. Three years later, my business partner and I run Olivia Knox, a thriving #horn manufacturing business that has helped boost 60+ artisans in Kampala across four manufacturing locations, and regularly supplies to eyewear manufacturers, and retailers such as Holt Renfrew, Bloomingdales, Anthropologie and Dannijo." - @shanleyknox #uganda #socent #cows #eyeglasses #artisan @thesupplychange connections (at Williamsburg NYC)

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Pet Project. New #loveisproject beaded #dog & #cat collars! Creates jobs in #kenya while showing your #pets #love @barkbox @petco interested? ❤️😻🐩🐶🐱❤️

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Ubuntu. It's been great working on the rebrand of CTC. Excited for their next evolution...#ubuntu. They are focused on creating community by building businesses to sustain social impact. #iamweare @ubuntubrand #socent #kenya Photo by @ggkenya (at New York, New York)