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HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD
As Seen On: Explore ethical fashion and women led change with Julie Colombino Billingham, founder of luxury brand Deux Mains. After working in disaster relief in post earthquake Haiti, a powerful moment when a woman told her “I don’t need water, I need a job” transformed Julie’s mission from short term aid to long term economic freedom. Discover how Deux Mains grew from making tire sandals in a tent to becoming a fair trade brand sold in Nordstrom, redefining luxury through transparency, living wages, sustainable practices, and lasting impact.
LISTEN NOWDavid MELTZER'S IG Live
In this IG Live, entrepreneur and investor David Meltzer chats with Julie Colombino Billingham, Founder and CEO of Deux Mains, about building businesses that do good. Julie shares how her journey in Haiti evolved from disaster relief into a thriving fair trade fashion brand creating sustainable jobs for local artisans.
The conversation explores how deep listening, purpose driven leadership, and ethical business practices can turn challenges into lasting impact and success, inspiring viewers to think differently about entrepreneurship and social change..
Superpowers for Good
In this episode of Superpowers for Good, Julie Colombino Billingham, Founder and CEO of Deux Mains, shares how a disaster relief trip to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake grew into a mission driven fashion brand creating dignified jobs for local artisans. The company produces sustainable luxury handbags and leather goods sold by retailers including Nordstrom and Kohl's, while operating a solar powered factory that also makes school shoes for children. Julie credits her superpower of deep listening for transforming short term aid into lasting economic opportunity.
LISTEN NOWGreen Living Now with Amy Hartshorn
I’ve always admired disaster response workers, the people who step into crisis when others step back. But on this week’s Green Living Now Podcast, Julie Colombino Billingham takes that to another level. After the earthquake in Haiti, she was handing out water filtration kits when a woman told her she needed something else. Julie listened, and what she did next meant risking her money, career, and future to create an unexpected solution using waste materials to meet a real need.It wasn’t a quick fix.
It raised a deeper question. What actually helps in the long run? That is what this conversation is about, because real sustainability is not just about greener products. It is about building solutions that truly last.
THE ASH SAID IT® SHOW
In this episode of The Ash Said It Show, Ash chats with Julie Colombino-Billingham, founder of Deux Mains, about transforming a disaster relief mission in Haiti into a luxury, solar-powered fashion brand. Meaning “Two Hands” in French, Deux Mains represents the connection between artisan and customer—bridging dignity, craftsmanship, and global style. Julie shares how artisan ownership, fair wages, and sustainability redefine what “Made in Haiti” truly means.
LISTEN NOWBOLD JOURNEY
In Bold Journey, founder Julie Colombino-Billingham shares how witnessing Haiti’s 2010 earthquake inspired her to create Deux Mains, a sustainable luxury brand providing dignified jobs for Haitian artisans through a solar-powered, women-owned factory.
Insight Out : Big Ideas for the Modern Entrepreneur
Stop Trying to Save People. Start Building With Them
In this episode of Insight Out with Billy Samoa , we sit down with Julie Colombino, founder of Deux Mains, a fair-trade fashion brand creating living-wage jobs in Haiti. Julie shares how her experience providing relief after the 2010 earthquake led to a powerful shift in perspective, sparked by a woman who told her, “I don’t want water; I need a job.” That moment ignited a mission to build sustainable economic opportunity through dignified work. From launching tire sandals to now designing high-end handbags, Julie’s journey highlights the challenges and rewards of building a purpose-driven business with limited resources, and the lasting impact of creating opportunity instead of dependency.
LISTEN NOWFox47
In her moving and inspirational memoir, Colombino-Billingham recounts how she created DeuxMains, a fair-trade fashion line created in collaboration with Haitian artisans, weaving the strands of tragedy into a model of empowerment and dignity.
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
When aid worker Julie Colombino-Billingham arrived in Haiti following the catastrophic 2010 earthquake, she planned to stay just a few weeks. She stayed for years, and what began as a humanitarian mission became a life's purpose. Her new book, From Loss to Legacy: How a Fashion Business Rose From Haiti's Rubble, tells the remarkable true story of how compassion, courage, and community can rebuild lives in the aftermath of disaster.
READ NOWHUFFPOST
In this interview, it’s revealed how impact-driven entrepreneur Jolina Auguste found her voice in Haiti, led by the mission of her brand Deux Mains: to empower artisans and create meaningful employment through ethical fashion.
CANVAS REBEL
In the Canvas Rebel interview, founder Julie Colombino‑Billingham recounts how her journey, from a professional dancer and aerialist to leading social impact through Deux Mains—was shaped by a singular encounter in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, igniting her mission to create dignified employment for Haitian artisans.
READ NOWBOLD JOURNEY
In Bold Journey, founder Julie Colombino-Billingham shares how witnessing Haiti’s 2010 earthquake inspired her to create Deux Mains, a sustainable luxury brand providing dignified jobs for Haitian artisans through a solar-powered, women-owned factory.
SOUTHERN LIVING
This feature highlights Julie Colombino, founder of Deux Mains, who turned her disaster-relief experience in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake into a sustainable social enterprise. Inspired by local resilience and resourcefulness, she built a brand that empowers Haitian women through fair-wage employment and ethical craftsmanship creating beautiful, sustainable products while helping rebuild communities across Haiti.
READ NOWWORLD BRIDE MAGAZINE
World Bride Magazine features a special YouTube interview with Deux Mains founder Julie Colombino-Billingham and Lovely Joseph, a factory manager in the brand’s Haiti workshop. In the conversation, they discuss the mission, ethical production, and women-led craftsmanship behind Deux Mains’ handcrafted leather goods, offering viewers an insider look at how purpose-driven design and artisan empowerment come together.
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MSN
Is your wallet looking a little tired? Maybe the corners are curled, your cards feel loose, and it just doesn't feel like you anymore.You want something that's built to last but also looks sharp, a wallet that combines real-world form and function.I found something pretty cool you should know about. The stylish Shotgun Wallet is part of a special Billy collaboration collection from Deux Mains and Billy Billingham.
READ NOWFEM FOUNDER
Fem Founder highlights the Deux Mains Coin Pouch, a handcrafted, minimalist leather accessory made by Haitian artisans from responsibly sourced materials. This small but purposeful piece combines sustainable craftsmanship, everyday practicality, and timeless style, making it a perfect gift for founders and supporters of women-led, fair-trade brands.
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Mens Fashion Magazine
Men’s Fashion Magazine features Deux Mains as a leader in purposeful gifting, highlighting the brand’s handcrafted leather goods made in Haiti through fair-wage, sustainable production. Founded by Julie Colombino-Billingham, Deux Mains combines timeless design with ethical craftsmanship, offering refined accessories that support artisan livelihoods while delivering understated, modern style.
READ NOWMoments with Marianne
Julie Colombino-Billingham, founder of Deux Mains, joins the From Loss to Legacy podcast to share her journey of turning Haiti’s rubble into opportunity. Her global fair-trade fashion company creates dignified jobs while driving sustainable impact. A former aid worker, award recipient, and UN grant finalist, Julie’s memoir From Loss to Legacy tells a powerful story of transformation, purpose, and rebuilding hope.
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She Rises Studio
In Reflection and Renewal: The Power Within, founder Julie Colombino-Billingham shares the personal journey behind Deux Mains, tracing its origins to post-earthquake Haiti and the resilience of women artisans who inspired the brand’s mission. The essay reflects on renewal, purpose, and conscious leadership, highlighting how ethical fashion, reflection, and service can transform hardship into lasting impact.
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