Jewelry Manufacturing with Gildform
When I started Hamaila, I made everything by hand. Every piece of jewelry that went to a customer was measured, cut, shaped, soldered and polished ...
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Giving with Hamaila
Resource Center for Asylum Seekers in Mexico
In the middle of November I heard an episode of This American Life that detailed the lives of migrants in camps on our southern border - specifical...
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Ladysmiths of ATX
Ladysmiths of ATX
I've been fairly absent for the last month - for good reason: I opened up a shop. Me and my dear jewelry friend, Hannah Parks, started Ladysmiths...
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Giving with Hamaila
Humanity First
Those of you all who have been with me for a while know that I used to highlight and donate to a non-profit weekly. That became overwhelming as I d...
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About Hamaila
Imogen Heap and the Nabi Cube Earrings
I gifted Imogen Heap some of my favourite earrings and it was better than my wildest dreams.
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About Hamaila
On Synergy
BossBabesATX asked me to deliver a brief speech regarding personal and professional synergy in my life for their May Community Meet-up. Here's an a...
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Giving with Hamaila
Giving with Hamaila: Political Candidates
The 2020 democratic field is very very crowded. And I'm sure there will be more contenders throwing their hat in the ring soon enough. Honestly, I ...
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About Hamaila
Life Updates
I've been a little MIA lately. Here's why - 1) I got a new job! I'm now a Jewelry Production Assistant at Limbo Jewelry! They're a great little m...
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Giving with Hamaila
Giving With Hamaila: Food For Soul
Some of you know that I've been learning Italian here and there for the last few years. Part of that includes spending time with the Italian films ...
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Giving with Hamaila
Giving With Hamaila: Blue Tin Production
The first of its kind, Blue Tin Production is a sewing cooperative that is run by immigrant and refugee women. It was announced just last week by H...
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Giving with Hamaila
Giving with Hamaila: Bennett College
Bennett College is a women's HBCU in North Carolina that has been providing a space for black women to flourish since 1873. Over the last few years...
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