After years of searching the back of shoe stores for anything above a size 10, Danielle King knew something had to change. As a 5’11” woman wearing a size 11.5, King often found it discouraging to shop for stylish, high-quality shoes. Now part of the Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of […]
Author: Sienna Petty
Akan Republic: Connecting African Artisans to International Markets
When Julian Frimpong traveled through northern Ghana, he wasn’t planning to start a lifestyle brand. Frimpong, a software developer, had spent years working in tech. His regular visits to rural craft communities changed his trajectory after seeing the level of skill, detail, and cultural heritage woven into handmade baskets, leather goods, and décor. These products […]