Casey Trogden

Hi, Seven Hopes United friends! I’m Casey, lover of good coffee, world-inspired fashion and the fair trade industry. I recently used Seven Hopes United for my wedding registry and was so happy to be able to combine my love for quirky, beautiful household items with a cause I’m passionate about. I am a freelance writer and blogger and am very happy to be joining the Seven Hopes team. I live in Southern California now, but am a Midwest girl originally. My husband and I are headed to Thailand shortly for our honeymoon and I can’t wait to experience a new-to-me culture and explore how a vastly different country lives and operates. I am excited to get to know the Seven Hopes United followers and customers. I hope to share more about how the fair trade industry has opened my eyes to how we all have a social responsibility to the people of this country and to the world. We’re all in this together and I look forward to making fair trade more of a priority in people’s minds and hearts.

All posts from Casey Trogden

Fairtrade Fortnight!

Fairtrade Fortnight is upon us! If you’ve never heard of this celebration, it’s an annual campaign organized by the Fairtrade Foundation. Every year for a two-week period, fair trade is promoted through fun avenues like fashion shows, fairs, and food and drink tastings. The objective is to raise public awareness of fair trade and to get […]

Fair Trade VS Free Trade—What’s the Difference?

“Fair trade” and “free trade” sound like very similar terms, and it’s easy to confuse the two. However, they are two different ideas, and some supporters of fair trade believe that only one seeks to improve the dignity and circumstances of those living in third-world countries. FAIR TRADE IS: A movement dating back to the 1950s in […]

Adventures in Thailand

Greetings and Happy Friday! Since I know we’re all starting to feel ready for Summer, I thought it would be fun to share some pics of my honeymoon in Thailand last week. One of the worlds’ most beautiful countries has lots to offer… Like elephants and monkeys <3 When we were planning our honeymoon, we wanted something a little […]

Valentines Day Fair Trade Gift Ideas

Valentines Day has a way of sneaking up on us. You’ve got Christmas and then New Year’s and then suddenly—it’s Valentines Day! Good excuse for when you forget the holiday, eh, gentlemen? If that’s you this year and you’re still giftless, how about a little help from your 7 Hopes friends? {Ladies, feel free to show this post […]

Say Hello to Our New Ambassador!

Hi, Seven Hopes United friends! I’m Casey, lover of good coffee, world-inspired fashion and the fair trade industry. I recently used Seven Hopes United for my wedding registry and was so happy to be able to combine my love for quirky, beautiful household items with a cause I’m passionate about. I am a freelance writer […]