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FAIR Talks PodcastSole Purpose: Fair Trade, Financial Freedom, and the Future of Haiti | Deux MainsIn this episode, Elisha chats with Julie Colombino-Billingham, Founder & CEO of Deux Mains. They dive into the contrasting dynamics of nonprofits versus social enterprises and how each strives to create lasting change. Julie shares insights into the unique challenges of running a fair-trade business, such as competing against large companies with misleading "sustainable" claims and overcoming Haiti's high import dependence. She explains Rebuild Globally's model in Haiti, which provides jobs, scholarships, and financial stability for graduates, empowering them to become future leaders. They also explore the impact of fair-trade partnerships and the potential for larger brands to step up...2024-10-3049 min
Change Agents with Andy StumpfThe Gang Takeover of Haiti (The Billingham's Return)
Today on Change Agents, Mark "Billy" Billingham and Julie Colombino-Billingham return.
They give an inside look at the gang takeover of Haiti.
Billy spent 27 years in the British military. Over 17 of those years were with the SAS and the other 9 were in the Parachute Regiment. He helps to spearhead the REBUILD Globally initiative with his wife Julie. The organization fights poverty in Haiti by providing innovative education and job-training programs that guarantee job placement.
Julie is the Founder and CEO of REBUILD Globally and...2024-07-2459 min
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises“I Don’t Need Water, I Need a Job”: The Deux Mains Story of Entrepreneurial Resilience - Julie Colombino-Billingham // Founder of Deux Mains----------------------------------------Spotlighting impact startups, brands, and founders.We feature social impact startups, conscious brands, and visionary founders shaping the future of business. Join thousands—subscribe to our weekly newsletter for exclusive interviews, the latest funding rounds, digital tool reviews, and curated products fueling the impact economy.To learn more, please visit causeartist.comIn episode 208 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, we speak with Julie Colombino-Billingham, founder of Deux Mains, on transforming lives in Haiti through business and employment.In the aftermath of the devastating 2010 ea...2024-05-2033 min
Change Agents with Andy StumpfHelping Haiti in the Assassination Aftermath (w/ the Billinghams) - Change Agents w/Andy Stumpf
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Today's guests on Change Agents with Andy Stumpf, an IRONCLAD original, are Julie Colombino-Billingham and her husband Mark "Billy" Billingham.
Billy spent 27 years in the British military --17 with the SAS and 9 in the Parachute Regiment. Today he helps to spearhead the REBUILD Globally initiative, which fights poverty in Haiti by providing innovative education and job training programs that guarantee job placement alongside his wife, Julie Colombino-Billingham.
Julie is the founder and CEO of REBUILD Globally and is the CEO of Deux Ma...2023-08-2249 min
The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike BaerJust in Time for Christmas!Julie Colombino-Billingham returns with an update on the story of Deuxmains.com post-Covid. The situation in Haiti is dire yet God keeps the high end gift company thriving and people working. Smart business moves and the Lord’s faithfulness about in this story. Learn more at www.deuxmains.com and look for Julie’s new book “From Death to Dollars” soon. Support site: www.rebuildglobally.org2022-11-1330 min
The Social Impact PulseEpisode 18: Deux MainsIn this episode we are joined by Julie Colombino-Billingham, founder of Deux Mains a sustainable brand based in Haiti that employs and trains individuals to handcraft beautiful premium products with purpose, from responsibly sourced materials. We hear about Julie’s journey from working in disaster relief to creating the brand; the moments that have made her proud; how she would like Deux Mains to be remembered; and her desire to replicate the model globally.This episode was recorded at the end of June - if you’d like to know more about how to support the relief and...2021-08-2524 min
Artisan Adventures from Ocelot MarketDeux Mains: Creating Work from Tires in HaitiThis week, we chat with Julie Colombino-Billingham from Deux Mains, a brand based in Haiti about her work building a fashion brand, a non-profit, and a solar-powered factory.This past weekend, over 2000 Haitians lost their lives after a terrible earthquake. Unfortunately, the casualties are expected to grow and a tropical storm has made things worse.From the recommendation of Fast Company, we’re linking to Charity Navigator, which provides a list of recommended organizations to support the Haitian relief effort in this time: https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=89902021-08-1937 min
Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?Growing an Employee-Owned Brand in Haiti | Julie Colombino-Billingham, Deux MainsMy guest today is Julie Colombino-Billingham, founder of Deux Mains, which means “two hands,” a Haitian-owned and operated business that handcrafts high-quality footwear, handbags and accessories. 97% of all raw materials are repurposed or sourced locally on the island and manufactured in their 100% solar-powered factory. Use code MOLLY to get 15% off from DeuxMains at Deuxmains.com! 5:28 – Julie 101 She was a professional ballet dancer and worked for Cirque USA. She is also a trained disaster responder. She got a full-time job at the United Way and wanted to respond to the Haiti earthquake. 9:10 – Going to Haiti Julie landed in Haiti 10 days aft...2021-07-1451 min
The PointJulie Colombino-Billingham: From Death to DollarsTo sustainably fight poverty in Haiti, Julie Colombino-Billingham created a social business that provides consistent and dignified jobs. Deux Mains is a Haitian owned and operated business that handcrafts high-quality, footwear, handbags and accessories. 97% of all raw materials in production are either repurposed or sourced locally on the island, and manufactured in our solar facility.
In a country where 85% of the population does not have access to the formal jobs and only 1% of the population is University educated, Colombino designed a model using the best practices of the nonprofit and for profit sectors. She incubated a nonprofit arm...2021-05-2440 min