Conversations with Calvin: We The Species – Featuring Sara Otto

Host Calvin Schwartz sits down with Sara Otto, a passionate advocate for ethical handcrafts and global artisans through her work with NEST. From her Peace Corps service in Togo to years in India and work with Righteous Babe Records, Sara’s journey radiates purpose and social impact.

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SARA OTTO; Chief Supply Chain Officer at NEST (connecting people, artistry & impact of craft); Peace Corp; Photography; State Univ. of NY: LIVE from Barcelona realconversations handcraft transparency India PeaceCorps artisans supplychain photography CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by Calvin Schwartz Meet SARA OTTO: “Once again, gratitude to the universe for the connectivity with SARA OTTO. I like to think that, after writing three books, teaching at Rutgers, working for the richest Italian in the world for 25 years, and interviewing over 400 people around the world, I’m relatively worldly. (that word again) But not. Sara filled my senses with a special awe. I didn’t know NEST existed. Wasn’t “up” on the intricacies and necessity of supply chains. There are ethical handcraft standards and legions of amazing, handcrafted artisans all over the world. Their work is pure art and needs visibility and transparency. Sara spoke of how their art and craft make for a more prosperous and beautiful world. I’ve been down for this. When my grandchildren were born, we found handmade stuffed animals in South America. But NEST makes it a safer, better journey to market. Sara fascinates with her depth, passion, and commitment. She was a Peace Corps volunteer in TOGO, worked for Righteous Babe Records, lived in India for four years, and radiates social impact. Our interview. As good as it gets.” Calvin https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs 656 Interviews/Videos 9200 SUBSCRIBERS GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** SARA OTTO; Chief Supply Chain Officer at NEST (connecting people, artistry & impact of craft); Peace Corp; Photography; State Univ. of NY: LIVE from Barcelona YouTube: LINKS: LinkedIn: Personal - www.linkedin.com/in/sara-otto Business - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nest-inc/ Website https://www.buildanest.org/ethical-handcraft BIO: Sara, Nest’s Chief Supply Chain Officer, oversees the strategic partnerships and programmatic initiatives of the organization’s supply chain-related portfolio. In this role, she drives the strategy, development, and execution of Nest’s pioneering Ethical Handcraft Standard and comprehensive methodology program. She leads research initiatives to bring critical visibility and transparency to informal supply chains. After residing in Varanasi, India, for 4 years, she has gained a deep understanding of the specific needs and challenges that artisans and handworkers face, enabling her to create sustainable solutions for due diligence in this industry. Before that, Sara was a Small Enterprise Development Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo, assisting micro-enterprises and artisans. Graduating from the State University of New York at Buffalo in Arts Management and Marketing, Sara blends her passion for art and business. Her career began with Righteous Babe Records, where she worked for 9 years, eventually managing the company’s performance and event venue. A dedicated photographer and traveler, Sara continues to explore the intersection of creativity, entrepreneurship, and social impact in her work and personal pursuits. ** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIO AUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs” ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPq SPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeC APPLE PODCASTS BREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJ GOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfM POCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzait RADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw FYP ViralVideo WomenInLeadership EthicalHandcraft Artisans SocialImpact SaraOtto WeTheSpecies SaraOtto Nest EthicalHandcraft SocialImpact SustainableFuture SupplyChain Artisans Transparency Craftsmanship EthicalFashion ForYouPage ViralVideo InspiringStories ChangeMakers WomenInLeadership GlobalVoices ImpactCreators Storytime LiveFromBarcelona IndiaStories CraftToMarket SustainabilityMatters SocialEntrepreneurship EmpowerCommunities GlobalArtisans

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