The owner of Love Travels Imports, Yvette Jenkins, started her business in 2010 under a different name but with the same mission to bring to others a love of handcrafted art, love of the sustainable Earth, and a love of helping our neighbors. Yvette is deeply committed to promoting fair trade in the world’s developing regions. She emphasizes the importance of quality and beauty in her business. She doesn’t compromise on these aspects, which she believes sets her apart from many big brands that often prioritize cost and speed over quality. This approach often results in the maker’s suffering.

Yvette credits ProsperUs Detroit for providing technical assistance, particularly with her website and branding. This support became especially crucial during the pandemic, when there was a need for a robust online presence. 

In addition to the invaluable technical assistance with her website and branding, Yvette also received two loans for working capital by ProsperUs. These loans played a crucial role in bolstering her business operations, enabling her to maintain her commitment to producing high-quality, ethically made products.