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Sarah Contrucci Smith is the Founder and CEO of Ara Collective, a collection of handpicked artisanal pieces blending traditional craftsmanship with modern style. In this episode, learn how Sarah's love of finding exceptional artisans while strolling local marketplaces ignited a vision for what could be. Although she never expected to be an entrepreneur, Sarah’s passion for collaborating with makers and socially conscious businesses prompted her to take the leap and launch Ara Collective.She believes that makers who have been mastering their cultural heritage for generations should be able to provide for their families and she hopes to be a part of preserving their rich history and art form. In addition, Sarah is also careful to work with each artisan group in a way that highlights their techniques and offers something unique to the global market.Listen to Sarah talk about her commitment to paying fair wages and how through Ara Collective she is able to offer a profit sharing opportunity to the artisans they w