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“Founder transforming Filipino craftsmanship into a global ethical brand while empowering artisan communities through fair trade.”
Nathalie Ann Llorente-Lim is the founder and CEO of LIKHA, a modern Filipino lifestyle brand bringing generations-old craftsmanship to the global market while creating meaningful economic opportunities for artisan communities across the Philippines. A former investment banker turned social entrepreneur, Nathalie launched LIKHA to prove that business can be a powerful force for preserving culture, reducing poverty, and empowering women.
Today, LIKHA partners with more than 400 artisans across 20 communities, with 63% of its artisans being women from rural areas. The brand's handcrafted home décor, jewelry, and fashion accessories are carried by more than 700 retailers, including Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, and HomeGoods. LIKHA is Nest Certified and Fair Trade and People +Planet First verified.
As a member of the Nest Guild—an initiative of international nonprofit Nest—Nathalie is passionate about helping artisan businesses thrive through education, market access, and community. She is an engaging speaker on ethical entrepreneurship, sustainable fashion, preserving traditional craftsmanship, women's economic empowerment, fair trade, responsible consumerism, and building purpose-driven businesses that create lasting social impact.
