Introducing Hari
Today we’re sharing a story of one of our community members. Hari came to MarionLIFE with an idea already in mind: Hari wanted to sell handmade Nepalese good to support his community.
Hari sold handmade Nepalese products at Harmony Day in 2026.
Through our ACE Small Business Course, and then our Boost Business Program with Silvana, Hari did the work of establishing and developing a small business, developing a value proposition and marketing materials, securing registration and business insurance, and taking the first steps as a vendor at local community market events. Hari’s first big moment came at the 2025 Harmony Day event:
“[Harmony day] was a really good opportunity to find myself trading... to see customers so interested in my handmade products, especially the rugs, which take months to weave and colour.”
Boost Business Program at Harmony Day in 2026.
Hari joined The Souk market in Tonsley in 2025, and went again to Harmony Day in 2026. This month he will again be at The Souk on 20 June, along with several other participants in our Boost Program. Get along on the day for good food and, of course, beautiful community-made products!
We’re incredibly proud of Hari, and his story reminds us of the way powerful, connected, community-led programs can be.
“I’m so grateful to MarionLIFE and the Boost program for their dedication, belief in me, and support through my journey.”
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