Social entrepreneur Leila Janah talks about how her luxury skincare brand LXMI (pronounced “luxe-me”) also gives dignified work, instead of charity, to women and families in need. She says the business addresses growing consumer demand for supply-chain ethics, as well as for a more personal connection to retail products.

Video clips from: Reversing Poverty By Giving People Work [Entire Talk]

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Seeing Potential in the Most Poor

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Challenging the Charity Model

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Social Mission First

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Dispelling Western Paternalism

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Putting a Face on Consumer Products

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What Fair-Trade Needs to Do Next

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Work on What Matters Most

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