Getting to know BANGS Shoes: Helping you step into everyday adventures
This is an interview done with BANGS Associate Selena, read their story below! If you, or anyone you know, would like to be highlighted in The Zillennial Zine, shoot us an email at thezillennialzine@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram! We love to hear your ideas and we are so inspired by you all!
Q: Tell us your story! Who is behind BANGS?
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A: BANGS Shoes was founded by Hannah Davis when she was 22! Our shoes are modeled after simple work boots Hannah discovered when she was teaching English in China. The name BANGS comes from the Chinese character for “help”, and we work to bring our mission to life in everything we do!
Q: Tell us about how “Every purchase helps a new entrepreneur.”
A: We take 20% of our net profits and hand-select entrepreneurs to invest in their business ideas! All entrepreneurs are vetted + the loan dissemination and repayment are facilitated by our nonprofit partner, Kiva.org. When a loan is repaid, we do not take the money back but re-invest that SAME loan with a new, different entrepreneur. This means that over time, one loan could cycle through innumerable entrepreneurs, growing many, many businesses.
Q: What do you want our readers to know about BANGS?
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A: We LOVE not only adventure but our community of amazing humans! We are always welcoming new people looking for that everyday adventure! This can include anything and everything from new friends, adventure campaigns, meetups, discounts, and all the love and support! You can sign up to join our fam on our website www.bangsshoes.com
Q: Anything else you’d like to add?
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A: We believe that everyday adventure is a mindset and with the right perspective and support from our communities, we can make every moment into a positive experience or maybe even… a grand adventure!
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