{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":" Empowering Indigenous Artists and Entrepreneurs with Amanda Bernard","description":"\u201cTogether we can foster a future where indigenous voices are heard, cultures are preserved, and the artists of these communities are recognized and celebrated.\u201d As a proud member of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation, Amanda Bernard is on a mission to celebrate, support, and empower indigenous artists and entrepreneurs and in doing so, create a more just and culturally rich world. In this episode, Amanda joins us to share what her journey of creating a virtual marketplace for indigenous creatives has consisted of to date as well as her hopes for the future of Shawish.    In This Episode: [00:57] Introducing Amanda Bernard, the founder of indigenous marketplace Shawish. [01:46] Amanda shares what motivated her to found Shawish (and how she chose its name).  [03:20] How Shawish has evolved since its founding.  [05:22] The unique ways in which Shawish empowers indigenous artists and entrepreneurs.  [06:14] How Shawish prevents indigenous appropriation.  [07:19] The role that you can play in supporting indigenous communities.  [08:35] Common challenges faced by indigenous communities.  [10:19] The myriad benefits of supporting indigenous artists and entrepreneurs.  [10:56] What Amanda has found most rewarding about her journey with Shawish.  [11:22] How Amanda\u2019s heritage fuels her to do the work that she does.  [12:00] The continuous learning process that Amanda is committed to at Shawish.  [13:30] Examples of how you can support the Shawish mission. [13:52] The future of Shawish.    Resources: Amanda Bernard on LinkedIn Shawish   ","author_name":"AUTM on the Air","author_url":"https:\/\/autm.net","html":"