[Episode 16] November 4, 2020
A Guide to Ethical Shopping
Special Guest: Emily Smith, Owner of Adored Boutique

Did you know an estimated 152 million children are forced into child labor around the world? In fact, there’s a good chance several of the goods you own and frequently purchase have been produced by slave labor. How can we use our everyday choices to demand the production of slavery-free goods? Join us as we explore one of the most impactful ways everyday people can get involved in the fight against human trafficking – conscientious consumerism.

In September of 2016, I left my secure employment of 19 years and followed God’s call on my life to change my career. I walked away from the boat into His great unknown and started a business in a field I had no experience in. God broke my heart for the things that break His, regarding the global human trafficking industry, and I decided I was going to become part of the solution.

Adored Boutique opened in December 2016 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. All of my artisan groups and vendors have gone through an in-depth assessment and have provided documented verification of their manufacturing processes and environments. As a result of my intentional ethical purchasing, to date, Adored Boutique has paid an estimated 3000 months of above living wage salaries for vulnerable artisans around the globe. Additionally, through our 15% profit give back, Adored has contributed over $25,000 toward human trafficking prevention, rescue, and restoration efforts in the United States.

If you would like more details or to discuss having me speak at your event, please contact me directly at emily@adoredboutique.com. You can read more about my story at www.adoredboutique.com.