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I met Bobbi years ago and before we could get close, she moved away to Toronto to pursue a career in fashion. She's the type of person you never forget; a free spirit with bright blue eyes and an infectious smile that could end any war. I recently caught up and her life is completely different from when we last spoke. Tired of working long hours towards unfulfilling projects and feeling limited creatively, she decided to leave it all behind and move to India, the place where she now feels most at peace. There, she was inspired to start her own business, Tribe of Lambs - a jewelry non-profit she describes as a social business bridging the gap between consumerism and compassion. A huge part of the profits go toward fulfilling ToL's compassion projects. As of recently, ToL was able to build a library, provide solar panels to a children's home and supply children with backpacks, shoes, winter jackets etc.
What drew you to start Tribe of Lambs?
I was living in northern India and was very touched by the cycles of poverty and the suffering of children. I was also inspired by the talent and history of the artisans in their handicrafts. I wanted to find a way to use my experience and energy to build something which could empower at-risk children. I wanted to do this by bridging a gap between consumers and artisans in a global market. Taking cues off other social businesses & nonprofits in the new "slow fashion" industry such as, Raven & Lily or Krochet kids, we started to build the tribe.
