{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5b0367c5db503700612f9141/638fe5e6014fbe0011e2ed01?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#232. The Co-Founder of Ethical Apparel Africa on the Impacts of Gender Inequality","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5b0367c5db503700612f9141/1559138563684-9e660f21712d3b8cd9a19aa9f3646862.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>When did you notice that the world isn’t what you thought, peers?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For today’s guest, she grew up surrounded by strong and independent women. It wasn’t until she was 12 years-old when she realised the impact that gender inequalities have on society. But, as a result of her upbringing, Paloma Schackert now dedicates herself to creating jobs for women in the apparel manufacturing industry.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Paloma shares the story of Co-Founding Ethical Apparel Africa, why she’s committing to empowering women to become financially independent, and how she’s helping to close the gender inequality gap. </p><p><br></p><p>Discover more:</p><p><br></p><p>Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/3fuq58C\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/3fuq58C</a></p><p>Check out Ethical Apparel Africa: <a href=\"https://www.ethicalapparelafrica.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.ethicalapparelafrica.com/</a></p><p>Facebook Page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/people/Ethical-Apparel-Africa/100049144582904/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/Ethical-Apparel-Africa</a></p><p>Instagram Page: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ethical_apparel/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/ethical_apparel/</a></p><p>Connect with Paloma: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/paloma-schackert-n%C3%A9e-pineda-8a46a218/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paloma-schackert</a></p><p>Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: <a href=\"http://bit.ly/3adVmYG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://bit.ly/3adVmYG</a></p>","author_name":"The Peers Project "}