What would it look like to live in a world where we knew who made our products and where they are sourced? Costa Rica-based local Galit Flasterstein and her company, Local Keeps, is out to make that happen. In this conversation, Galit and Christine talk about the rising levels of entrepreneurship amongst women in Latin America, how re-purposed waste can become beautiful works of art, and impactful supporting local artisans is for women and communities.Galit Flasterstein is the CEO and Co-Founder of Local Keeps, an organization that positively impacts both buyers and suppliers. Local Keeps find authentic products from faraway places and help artisans and entrepreneurs deliver their creations to the world.Visit Local Keep's website here.Learn more about Lotus Sojourns and ways to be a part of the community here.Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns or @souloftravelpodcastLOVE these conversations...support the production of this podcast by making a donation here!  Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Galit Flasterstein (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Alex Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.Support the show