#youmatter

Jessica kicks off the first episode of 2017 with Mica May (of May Designs) and Erin Rigsby (one of Noonday Collection’s top coaches) to discuss goal setting! While this concept may intimidate many of us, Jessica, Mica, and Erin share actionable tips and encouragement to make goal setting attainable and life giving for you.

In our final episode for 2016, Jessica kicks us off with connecting to our why – we do this for the artisan. Hear a conversation from Karen and Moon as they talk about India. Then, Katie and Joy from Andean Collection catch up while Joy is in town visiting the Home Office and we hear about what Noonday’s impact is doing in Ecuador. Thank you for a wonderful 2016, Ambassadors! We have so much to be grateful for, and you’re at the top of that list.

We’re back with a very special and extended Thanksgiving episode of #YouMatter! Join Jessica as she connects us back to our personal impact – and she has a personal invitation for you! Then, listen as you hear from six Ambassadors: Jennifer Frey, Tali McBride, Joanna Wang, Nicole Featherstone, Colleen Matthews, and Lisa Seifert. It could be just what you need to feel inspired to push through this holiday season and connect with how #youmatter.

This week you’ll hear straight from Jessica as she interviews Chandler, the founder of Haiti Design Co-op. You’ll hear an update about the artisans we partner with in Haiti, and how each of us can do our part to amplify our impact. Keep listening, as you’ll hear Jessica interviewing Ambassadors from our most recent Opportunity Gatherings & meetups as they share inspiration & tips on how they are doing their part and what keeps them going.

In this episode, you’ll get to hear directly from Nidhi, the lead designer from one of the groups Noonday partners with in India. Then listen as Jessica interviews Brie from the product team about India, her travels there this year, and her personal Noonday journey.

Katie sits down with Sarah Sides, Noonday’s design associate, to talk all things collaborative design! What does collaborative design mean? Why is it important? How can you spot it in Noonday’s pieces? Take a listen and be inspired by this important component of our design relationship.

In our final trip recap episode, Jessica Honegger interviews two Ambassadors who recently traveled to Uganda: Brandi Mendenhall and Katie Carruth. Listen as they discuss what it means to be conscious and curious in our travels, meeting others with different cultural backgrounds, and how to apply this to our own fears and victories.

This week, hear from Ambassador Aimee Zappa as she shares her experience visiting Guatemala. Hear her reflections on what it looks like for women to be empowered, both in Guatemala and in her own life.

This week is filled with Ambassadors sharing how we are #bettertogether! First, hear from Heather Bauer and her teammate Michelle Hirschfield as they share how their team worked together to reach an exciting goal last month. Then, listen as Becca Kotte shares her fresh perspective about the most recent (and very first!) Ambassador trip to Peru – and how the artisans in those communities model #bettertogether. You’re in for an incredibly encouraging episode!

In this week’s episode, Jessica & Katie sit down with Karen Gibbs and Tamara Aklilu from Noonday’s Product team. They both share how Noonday came to work with our partner groups in Vietnam, and why the beautiful techniques these groups use are so special. Take a listen to learn more about the impact you’re making across the world!

Today we hear from two empowered women who formed a powerful friendship over 8 years ago, and how the differences in their histories ignited a powerful story. Katie & Jessica sat down with Jessica Goudeau of Hill Tribers, a group of Burmese refugee artisans who created jewelry right here in Austin; and Heh Ler Paw, who is one of Noonday’s Home Office employees and former Hill Tribers artisan. Take a listen to hear Heh Ler’s inspiring story of hard work, resiliency, and how her dreams for herself came to life – and how each of us plays a role in empowering the women around us, much like Jessica Goudeau.

This week, Katie sits down with Jessica Honegger, founder & CEO of Noonday Collection; Laura Morton, Creative Director; and Tamar Aklilu, Manager of Sourcing and Production. We’ll hear the entire journey of how our work with Kenya started and came to life, as well as some of the inspiring stories of the artisans running these businesses.

In a very special episode of #YouMatter, Jessica sits down with her therapist Kathleen to talk about a very personal journey that many of us relate to on some level: what it means to be a woman facing society’s definition of beauty. Listen in to hear some life-giving words from someone who pours into Jessica on a regular basis – and to hear how even through our struggles, we are connected.

On this episode, Katie sits down with two Home Office team members! You’ll hear from Ana on Creative Services and Abbey on the Accounting team – we’re so excited to let you hear from two of our own you may not yet know.

This week, we hear from four Ambassador friends (Jessica, Shari, Andrea, and Katie) about how community is so needed. And, we hear from Ambassador Jennifer Jensen and her hostess Alicia as they remind us how connected we really are.

Katie & Jenna sit down this week to share the stories behind some of the top selling Spring items, which is a sneak peek for our community for what is performing best! Share these stories with your community and at your trunk show. And, keep listening to hear some fun moments at Shine about the line, and for an impactful reminder from Jessica about the power of beauty.

This week, we sat down with Jessica to reflect on where we get stuck, how to overcome those thoughts, and our excitement for 2016! We hope this episode leaves you encouraged and excited for what’s to come!

This week, we want to bring you back to Shine 2016 in Austin, Texas! You’ll hear from Jessica & the design team, our artisan partner visitors, and one more very special guest. We have a feeling you’ll walk away with a fresh reminder of exactly why you matter so much!

We are back with the first episode of 2016! This week, Johanna gives us a deeper look into how our Indian partners are organized, their specialities, a sneak peek at the Spring 2016 line, and an exclusive India shopping guide! Get pumped up for Shine as well – our very own Jennifer Frey shares her excitement about conference.

On this very special episode of #YouMatter, we turn to our community to hear their stories. Listen in to hear from Ambassadors in your community share how the importance of jobs has shifted their perspective, how they’ve seen our connection to one another, and how they’ve learned that they do truly matter. Be encouraged this holiday that you are in the company of incredible women – thank you for saying yes to Noonday!