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Article: Meet the Founder

Meet the Founder

 

 

You find yourself here because 12 months ago I was in bed, with Covid, reading Esha Chhabra's book 'Working to Restore: Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Business to Heal the World'. A US journalist, Chhabra wrote a series of essays about such brands as Patagonia, Citizens of Humanity, Veja as well as highlighting the growing momentum behind regenerative farming (if you've heard of the Wild Farmed brand you'll know what I'm referring to). She shared proof of how approaching business differently, could still result in profit but also a far greater sense of purpose and equality across the supply chain. It was about doing things better, more fairly, from the ground up. 'Eureka!' I reached from my bed, for a notebook (always sleep with a notebook by your bed). I told myself 'If I can trademark the name 'FAIRGROUND', I'll give this business a go. So here we are. Welcome to The FairGround, I hope you enjoy the ride. And Esha, thank you. Thank you for feeding my brain when I felt my lowest, and for planting the seed of a whole new chapter.

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The Power of Collective Change

The Power of Collective Change

Why does the climate crisis loom large, yet always remain a bit of a lacklustre topic? Why do we know what we have to do but we can't seem to get there? The topic of 'doing better' can leave many r...

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Our charity partner: SHAREWEAR

Our charity partner: SHAREWEAR

"The timing of this thrilling new partnership with The FairGround just could not be better! As Sharewear enters its second decade of raising awareness of clothing poverty and alleviating it by pr...

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