GDS Journal
Looking back and looking forward, GDS' origin story
Looking back and looking forward, GDS' origin story
By Jianna Robinson |
With all transitions there is ample room for reflections. Join us as Jianna interviews Geana as we spend some time discussing how Geana got from...
Read more
Sourcing from Origin with Colleen King: A Coffee and Fiber Conversation
Sourcing from Origin with Colleen King: A Coffee and Fiber Conversation
By Geana Sieburger |
Geana: Today we’re chatting with Colleen from the Sourceress podcast, among other things, about the meaning of sourcing from origin. So excited for this talk, it...
Read more
Why LA Garment Workers Want To Put An End To The Piece-Rate System
Why LA Garment Workers Want To Put An End To The Piece-Rate System
By Geana Sieburger |
From April 1 - June 30, 3% of online purchases will be redistributed to the Garment Worker Center in Los Angeles.
Read more
A Reentry Project Helping Woman Heal and Grow Into Leaders
A Reentry Project Helping Woman Heal and Grow Into Leaders
By Geana Sieburger |
From January 1 - March 31, 3% of your online purchases will be redistributed to A New Way of Life Reentry Project in Los Angeles, CA. I had the...
Read more
How ANV is Challenging Oppressive Dynamics Through Urban Farming
How ANV is Challenging Oppressive Dynamics Through Urban Farming
By Geana Sieburger |
ANV farm manager and educator, Aaron, walks us through ANV’s main projects and the impact he sees ANV make on our community’s young people and their...
Read more
Carving Her Path And Fast Pivots, A Mid-Pandemic Chat With Melanie Abrantes
Carving Her Path And Fast Pivots, A Mid-Pandemic Chat With Melanie Abrantes
By Geana Sieburger |
In many ways the Bay Area design community is tightly-knit. We’ve probably had pizza together at some West Coast Craft afterparty or commingled at a...
Read more
Meet Sam, The Person Responsible For The Golden Threads On Your New Apron
Meet Sam, The Person Responsible For The Golden Threads On Your New Apron
By Geana Sieburger |
Hey friends! It’s been a minute since I shared an interview here. I’m so excited to share this one with you because it’s with a...
Read more
Let's Eat! Nite Yun Of Nyum Bai On The Search For Self And A More Meaningful Life
Let's Eat! Nite Yun Of Nyum Bai On The Search For Self And A More Meaningful Life
By Geana Sieburger |
I met Nite Yun, the owner of Nyum Bai, for the first time about 5 years ago. It was at a West Coast Craft show in San...
Read more
Grit, Successes, And Spice Trade Disruption With Sana Javeri Kadri Of Diaspora Co.
Grit, Successes, And Spice Trade Disruption With Sana Javeri Kadri Of Diaspora Co.
By Geana Sieburger |
What’s Sana up to and how did she get to where she is today? Yup, I wondered the same. Join me, Geana, founder of GDS, in...
Read more