Sole Rebels: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu’s footwear company Sole Rebels started out with a desire to not only inspire her community in Zenabwork, Ethiopia, but to create jobs and opportunities that would both strengthen the local economy and allow community members to tap into their creativity. Inspired by the traditional Ethiopian “selate” and “barabasso” shoes (with car tire soles), the brand uses locally sourced, recycled, organic and bio-based materials and low-impact production to create conte