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Today's Edition | Knitting Change: An American’s Social Entrepreneurship in Rural Azerbaijan
Manage episode 456712986 series 3356553
Joining Arzu Jaeed is Teresa Hamlin, an American social entrepreneur and founder of Azerbaijani Socks, who has spent 19 years in Azerbaijan empowering rural women and preserving cultural traditions.
Our discussion today explores the intersection of social entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, and gender empowerment, bridging American and Azerbaijani experiences.
Some of the topics discussed:
- How does Azerbaijani Socks provide rural women with financial independence?
- What efforts are being made to preserve forgotten knitting motifs from remote Azerbaijani villages?
- How do personal stories of the women behind Azerbaijani Socks challenge societal stereotypes?
- What challenges come with running a social enterprise in Azerbaijan, and how can they be overcome?
Follow us on IG: @herstory.az
24 episoder
Manage episode 456712986 series 3356553
Joining Arzu Jaeed is Teresa Hamlin, an American social entrepreneur and founder of Azerbaijani Socks, who has spent 19 years in Azerbaijan empowering rural women and preserving cultural traditions.
Our discussion today explores the intersection of social entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, and gender empowerment, bridging American and Azerbaijani experiences.
Some of the topics discussed:
- How does Azerbaijani Socks provide rural women with financial independence?
- What efforts are being made to preserve forgotten knitting motifs from remote Azerbaijani villages?
- How do personal stories of the women behind Azerbaijani Socks challenge societal stereotypes?
- What challenges come with running a social enterprise in Azerbaijan, and how can they be overcome?
Follow us on IG: @herstory.az
24 episoder
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