I’m a woman. I’m under 30 years old. And I own my own business.
Owning a business is one of the most rewarding and difficult things I’ve ever done. But every day that I wake up I have to smile because I’m able to do this. I get to do this. I don’t take the little things for granted. I’m thankful every time I meet with a client, pay my quarterly taxes or launch a new website.
There are women all over the world who do or could do what I do. Talented, strong women. Women who feel proud of their work. Women who provide for their family. Women who feel dignity.
The amazing thing is that in a small (yet powerful way), we can help women to feel proud of their work, provide for their family and feel dignity. fashionABLE makes that possible.
The fashionABLE mission is to create sustainable business for Africans so they aren’t dependent upon charity, but instead earn the dignity of a job. We offer opportunity to everyone, with a primary focus on empowering women. When we invest in a woman, statistics demonstrate that she will have a life-changing impact on her family and community… and herself.
A year ago a wrote a post about fashionABLE and shared their mission and goals. I was so happy to bring this company to the attention of others. The scarf that I’m wearing above is a fashionABLE scarf and remains a staple in my wardrobe a year later. Today (through Friday) they are celebrating their 3 year anniversary and holding a 30% of sale.
So in the same way that many of my clients support me, let’s support these women and their talents.
Comment below if you purchase anything!
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16 Comments
October 23, 2013
Such a wonderful post. I’m right there feeling ya, on everything :) Thank you for sharing about fashionABLE, on my way to them
October 24, 2013
Yay! Glad I could share.
October 23, 2013
What a great company! I love companies with a mission/purpose. Thanks for sharing Allison.
October 24, 2013
Me too, Janae! Let me know if you come across any more.
October 23, 2013
That’s the second company I come across this year that has this purpose. I simply love it! I’m already on their site and will absolutely purchase at least one of these beautiful scarves.
Thanks for sharing fashionABLE with us. :)
October 24, 2013
Ohh what was the first? Glad you like the scarves!!
October 23, 2013
I’ve read so much about the job crisis in some African countries so it’s nice to see a company that’s dedicating its time to creating opportunities for women to work. These scarves look fantastic. It’s hard to choose.
October 24, 2013
I totally agree – such a fabulous business model.
October 23, 2013
Thank you so much for the reminder about this company! I have been looking for a good quality scarf/wrap as a bridesmaids gift for my January wedding. This might be the perfect option!
October 24, 2013
My pleasure!! Glad you could find a good bridesmaid gift!
October 23, 2013
Wow, this is great, Allie! Their pieces are gorgeous, and what they’re doing is great! Thanks for sharing! :)
October 24, 2013
I’m so glad you enjoyed!
November 3, 2013
Just discovered your blog and am so happy I did.
Everything about you and your blog is is so INSPIRING and BEAUTIFUL. I think I could scroll for days. (:
your newest follower,
Jenny @ Coffee & Honeycomb.
xoxo
November 3, 2013
Aw I’m so glad you did too! Thank you so much for following along, Jenny! xo
March 8, 2014
What a great post! I live in Cape Town and didn’t even know that this was out there. Cant wait to see what they have! I also run my own business and love what I do! Cheers to women supporting women! xxx Check out my work here: https://www.facebook.com/tiffanymarxinspiredjewellery?ref=hl
March 10, 2014
Thanks Tiffany! So great to have you reading. Your jewelry is gorgeous!