From Haiti to Global Legacy: Julie Calabro Bellingham Founder of Deux Mains
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Sunday, January 4, 2026
New year, new purpose. In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, host Shemaiah Reed interviews Julie Calabro Bellingham, founder of Deux Mains—a humanitarian entrepreneur who turned the 2010 Haiti earthquake response into a global, Fairtrade-verified luxury brand. Julie shares the moment that changed everything—“I don’t want money, I need a job”—and how it sparked a 16-year mission built on dignity through work, not charity.
They unpack how Deux Mains became the only woman-owned, solar-powered leather goods factory in Haiti, what it takes to build sustainable manufacturing, why listening is a leadership superpower, and how partnerships with Nordstrom and more are expanding the brand’s impact. Julie also previews big 2026 goals—including a potential flagship store—and the deeper vision: economic freedom and opportunity for Haiti.
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