The project has so far resulted in the creation of many beautiful bracelets and the start of a business that has the potential to continue and expand in the future, with bracelet sales already taking place and the potential to partner with local leather factories that could donate scraps of leather that, rather than going to waste, could be used to create more bracelets. The prospect of developing a sustainable business is an exciting one and, again, comes to show how the importance of connections and networks cannot be underemphasized.

On a personal and local roots level, the impact of this project was felt by not only the Peruvian woman but by Shannon herself. The experience was highly insightful for Shannon who describes that, “These woman are extremely perceptive and extremely brilliant for having no formal education. They just needed someone to show them a way and give them a chance”. Being able to share her artistic skills to help empower these marginalized women is something that Shannon has always wanted to do. She told the collective of women, “Don’t ever feel like you can’t do something, you CAN”. Looking at these beautiful bracelets we couldn't agree more!

Moving toward the future, Shannon plans to network with companies that could help distribute the products globally and help oversee production and work alongside Vive Peru to support the program and the budding business. Her efforts have helped start a path for these women to become more financially stable, explore their creative and professional skills and empower their independence within their communities.