Our Journal: Thrive With Us

Zambeezi interviews Molly Stillman of Still Being Molly - Fair Trade, Ethical Brand, Social Good

People Thriving No. 5: Molly Stillman of Still Being Molly

 When we had the chance to meet Molly at the Fair Trade Federation annual conference, she was there as one of keynote speakers. A passion for people thriving emanated from her talk...
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How to Wash Your Hands the Fair Trade Way

How to Wash Your Hands the Fair Trade Way

Hand Hygiene is essential. Probably more than ever in our lifetime does this ring true. I can embarrassingly attest that I am washing my hands more than I ever have...
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Zambeezi Organic, Fair Trade Lip Balm - Four Fair Trade Coffee Roasters We Love

Stuck at home? Four Fair Trade Coffee Roasters to Get You Through the Day

The transitions and shifts we are each facing right now are coming at us like a white-out blizzard (the snow out my living room window is currently coming down at a...
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Using the best organic, Fair Trade honey our Honeybalm™ hydrates dry lips like no other balm - the best ethical chapstick

"Honey, it's for your lips": Our one-of-a-kind Honeybalm™ hydrates dry lips like no other balm

How do we actually hydrate lips? When we set out to create our Honeybalm, this was our mission. We wanted to craft a balm that would not simply protect your lips from losing moisture, but would help them regain it!  Who doesn't want softer lips?
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Vincent Chianda & the Business of Beekeeping

Vincent Chianda & the Business of Beekeeping

If you are anything like us, it’s hard at times to relate to statistics and numbers. Personalizing the data can bring it to life. On one of our recent visits to Zambia, we had the privilege of meeting with a few of the beekeepers with whom we partner, including Vincent Chianda. Listen and watch as he shares hist story and the impact of Beekeeping on his life.
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Zambeezi Interviews Shanté Grosset of Her Style of Tea - Lip balm enthusiast

People Thriving No.4: Shanté Grosset of Her Style of Tea

"I started to learn all about healthy living, eating, self-care, and pursuing a sustainable lifestyle. I’m not perfect and I still have a long way to go but I definitely...
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Zambeezi interviews Heather Disarro: Passionate the best lip balm from the best ingredients

People Thriving No. 3: Heather Disarro

Let's meet our next passionate Zambeezi advocate:  Heather Disarro Where is home? Texas will always feel like home to me, but I’m so thankful I’ve had the opportunity to live in...
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Organic, Fair Trade skin-nourishing lip balm and soap helping to regenerate communities and ecosystems.

A Village of Refuge

“A village of refuge,” Kahona excitedly interrupted his big brother, Pastor Barry,We stood in front of the future site of the Mibila Children’s home; a recently laid foundation sprawled out...
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Zambeezi interviews Cassie Celestain of True Agape - Ethical Business, Lip Balm and People Thriving

People Thriving No. 2: Cassie Celestain

We say it all the time: Partner with us, by using our lip balm, carrying it in your store, or connecting us with local retailers in your area. Together we’re...
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#PeopleThriving - No. 1: Kara Noel Countryman

#PeopleThriving - No. 1: Kara Noel Countryman

We talk a lot around here about us. Truth be told, though, we love learning about you even more! So, we are starting a new series of blogs featuring you,...
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"What's in a Name?" Well, let's tell you...

"What's in a Name?" Well, let's tell you...

  - Zambia, Africa -  Our beeswax and essential oils come from this beautiful, pristine country. We partner with incredible Zambian entrepreneurs, beekeepers, and farmers to cultivate communities and ecosystems through creating economic alternatives to the destructive logging and...
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Ideas Are Worth Spreading: Four Talks From TED We Think You Will Enjoy

Ideas Are Worth Spreading: Four Talks From TED We Think You Will Enjoy

TED's tagline says it, "Ideas worth spreading". Well, here are some ideas we think are worth spreading.
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Five Fair Trade, ethical gift ideas for the holidays

Looking for Impactful Gifts? Five Incredible, Organic, Fair Trade Ideas for Your Christmas Shopping

Still haven't finished all your shopping this season? On a seemingly endless hunt for that one gift? Or, maybe, like me, you haven't even really started? I mean, we still...
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👉 Give one. 🙌 Get One. 👈

👉 Give one. 🙌 Get One. 👈

This Black Friday...Give it away! Whether it’s turkey dinner leftovers, or a few calories obtained, being in the company of family and friends, or new memories gained, Thanksgiving is the holiday that keeps on giving.  This year on Black Friday, we are giving back too, with the Give One Get One campaign.

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Telling Visual Stories: Six Instagram Feeds We Really Enjoy

Telling Visual Stories: Six Instagram Feeds We Really Enjoy

I love love photos. It's as simple as that. They speak with such eloquence, each carrying their own unique voice as dictated by the imagination and circumstances of their author....
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