Mamukko (English version)

A few weeks ago I visited a place that left me fascinated: Kinsale (Ireland). This month I am in Cork on a research stay thanks to the University of Deusto and one Saturday I went to Kinsale, very close to Cork. I had high expectations because of the good things I was ‘told’, so, before going, I had a look on the web to see what I could find there. After spending more than half a day there, I would definitely recommend it!

Of course, I did some research to see if there were any entrepreneur around and, yes, in a corner, just around the corner on one of the main streets, a small shop caught my eye, it appeared out of nowhere, its name is Mamukko. Just in case, if you happen to be in Kinsale, here is the exact address and contact details: Guardwell, Kinsale, P17 A257. Tel: 085 734 2004 and email contact: contact@mamukko.ie

Mamukko is a family business, as one of the founders explains:

With 14 awards to its name, Mamukko has earned recognition both locally and internationally. New York Times, Forbes, and Stern Magazine have seen this brand as a key force in sustainable fashion.

Mamukko was founded in 2011. Since then, it is considered as a leader in Irish circular design, placing Kinsale firmly on the map of sustainability and eco-conscious innovation in Europe.

Its founder are Nora Magyar and her hunsband Attila Magyar, a 5th generation leatherworker. This couple transforms reclaimed materials into limited edition, high-quality bags and accessories. They invest in sustainability through the reduction of waste and the creation of sustainable fashion. Among the materials they use, we can find decommissioned sails, life rafts, leather remnants, and even airplane seats.

Founded in 2011, Mamukko has established itself as a leader in Irish circular design, placing Kinsale firmly on the map of sustainability and eco-conscious innovation in Europe.

All Mamukko’s designs are created (manufactured) in-house at their workshop in Kinsale, and always environmentally friendly.

Although when I visited the shop I could not be with Nora and Attila, I recognise that Jean was a hostess who knew how to perfectly convey Mamukko’s philosophy to me and led me to think again that another more sustainable world is possible. Thank you, Jean, for your time, your words and your teachings, and thank you Nora and Attila for your art. I took a ‘little piece’ of Mamukko with me.

Enjoy the rest of the month of May.

Entrepreneurship4All (English)

Here you have Entrepreneurship4All. It is an innovative digital learning ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs in developing essential skills, navigating digital and green transitions, and building financial resilience. It is learner-centered approach initiative that offers:

  • Inclusive learning: tailored resources for diverse audiences, including women entrepreneurs.
  • Hands-on experience: tools to turn ideas into action and grow new or existing businesses.
  • Skill development: programs that enhance entrepreneurial knowledge and capacities.
  • Sustainability & agility: training for digital and sustainable transformation.
  • Financial resilience: strategies to manage financial challenges and risks.

If you look for becoming an entrepreneur, upskilling, growing your business or reflecting on your future, this is your place.

This platform offers you multiple possibilities::

  • Identify Opportunities and Innovate.
  • Master Financial Literacy.
  • Embrace Sustainabilit.
  • Build Digital Skills and Resilience.
  • Demonstrate Leadership.
  • Master Financial Planning.
  • Incorporate Digital Competence.
  • Elevate Strategic Thinking.
  • Master Financial Sustainability.
  • Foster Sustainability Innovation.
  • Advance Digital Leadership.
  • Self-Reflect and Set Goals.
  • Foster Continuous Improvement.
  • Align Values with Sustainability.
  • Adapt Digital Skills.

“The Entrepreneurship4All ecosystem will equip you with the best tools and guidance to succeed, revolving around four core topics — Digital, Entrepreneurship, Financial, and Sustainability — each designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s business world.”

“Each course is divided into micro-learning steps of approximately 10 minutes each, featuring a mix of written content, videos, interactive activities, and reflection opportunities. Each course comprises 5-7 such sessions, making it easy to learn without feeling overwhelmed.”

Please, take advantage of this opportunity and discover this platform through next link.

It is now the middle of March. Did you know it?

Spacemaker (English)

Today I want to introduce you to Spacemaker, the first commercial platform that uses artificial intelligence to help architects to plan and develop faster and more effective decisions in our cities.

“In 2050 we will be 10 billion people on the whole planet”.

That’s the main reason for this European project, which focuses on sustainability and better quality of life for people.

I invite you to watch the following video, I’m sure it will not leave you indifferent.

 

The secret of FICHA (token)

Last April 17, 2024 was a special day, a very special day, for me. I will tell you why, but first of all, let me start by expressing my gratitude.

I want to thank my colleague and great partner at the University of Deusto (UD), specifically Deusto Campus Cultura, Inhar Gonzalez Gutierrez. Inhar is in charge of cultural projects at the UD and coordinates the extracurricular training programs related to the different artistic disciplines and the initiatives of university cultural dynamization. Today, thanks to him and to an offer he made me a few months ago, begins a very important exhibition for me in one of the cloisters of the UD, my university. What a luxury and what a pleasure it is to work with Inhar, an example of creativity, good work, ideas and action. I hope it will be the first but not the last time.

Inhar discovered already “a while ago” my little works (Made With Loved Wood wlw_madewithlovedwood on instagram), which since last April 17 are exposed in the cloister of the UD. For me it is an honor, a pride and a great compliment.

As some of you know, I have been doing something for me for a couple of years, because I needed it and because “it was time”. “Of course”, I do it during the weekends (I couldn’t turn my life upside down either). One of my goals was to finally start taking care of myself and, by the way, to take care of the environment. That is how wlw_madewithlovedwood began.

If I have to say what this project consists of, I summarize it as a FICHA (token), composed of the basic elements Strength (Fuerza in Spanish), Innovation, Creativity, Ability (Habilidad in Spanish) and Learning (Aprendizaje in Spanish), and driven by Attitude. It is a personal project that materializes in the “RETO6R” (Challenge) that, besides putting into practice the coordinates of Sustainability (Reuse, Reduce and Recycle), leads me to Start (Emprender in Spanish) a beautiful path, Transform myself and do it through some of the Sustainable Development Goals (ODS in Spanish), obviously, Respecting Nature, Rescuing, Collecting (Recoger in Spanish) and Reusing the materials I use, while it brings me a little Relax. Best of all, this is giving me a great personal Rediscovery. But, it is hard, of course it is hard for me.

FICHA(Strenght-Fuerza, Innovation, Creativity, Ability-Habilidad y Learning-Aprendizaje)xA(Attitude)=RETO-Challenge(Reuse, Reduce y Recicle), Start-Emprender, Transform, SDG-ODS6Respect Nature, Rescue, Collect-Recoger, Reuse, Relax, Rediscovery

For a couple of months I’ve been a bit stopped, because my body doesn’t let me do what I would like, but I’m happy to share with all of you this great little project that I hope you like it (let me know if you want to). If you can stop by the UD, great, if not, I leave you a link where you can see the “pieces”.

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The exhibition will be on until April 3rd and if at any time you would like us to share it, I am at your disposal.

Thank you in advance for your time.

Dispelling the myth about social entrepreneurhsip

Today’s post was not this one, but I admit that, by chance, while I was looking for information for “the post I was writing”, I came across a video that I liked. It could not be otherwise, I confess. I have a special affection for Ashoka. The video I am sharing with you today seems very clear and direct.

What do I like about this video? Above all, I like the fact that Maite Arango y Alexandra Mitjans, two women from different generations of Ashoka, talk about social entrepreneurship. Among the keywords of their conversation, I share with you the following:

  • Work
  • Challenges
  • Solutions
  • Innovation
  • Initiatives
  • Impacts
  • Contribution
  • Legacy
  • Technology
  • Humanity
  • Ethic
  • Education
  • Awareness
  • Commitment
  • Empathy
  • Sustainability
  • Conviction
  • Collaboration (intergenerational, institutional, organizational, corporate, global, international, etc.)

¿What is your main option? Difficult, right?

Thanks, Ashoka, for your daily work.

I will be back in two weeks. Enjoy June.