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@designjunkie__

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Designer. Globe Trotter. Mega Aunt. Potion lady. Rock Collector. Giggler. Soul Sister. For humankind.
👇🏽people, places and things I live for.

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one of my favorite places on earth 🌎

#happyearthday
#tanzania #memories taken in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania by @designjunkie__

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The Amani-Kiladeda Farm project is more than a farming initiative; it is a holistic approach to transforming the lives of former street-connected children. By equipping them with practical agricultural skills and improving their nutrition, the project addresses their immediate needs while providing tools for future self-sufficiency. This funding will directly enhance these children’s chances to lead healthier and more productive lives. The project’s focus on sustainable agriculture, education, and community engagement aligns with Purpose Earth’s mission to support projects applying creative solutions to the critical issues of our time.” – Alfred Kamphonje, Project Lead.

Learn more -@amani_kids

A heartfelt thank you to @designjunkie__ and @projectinteriors for bringing this project to us. We’re honored they are a part of the Purpose Earth community. We can’t wait to see them continue to “Bloom”

#amanichildrenshome #purposeearth taken in Tanzania, Africa by @designjunkie__

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summer. all kinds of birthdays. a special wedding. a new deck. LEO season. friends. family. 💞nieces. furries. fundraising. celebrating. fireworks. design. vino. design. design. sunrise. sunset. #remember #2025 #highlights taken in Anywhere & Everywhere by @designjunkie__

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8 months ago

snake year. part one, transmutational.
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#2025 #shedding #creating #going #processing by @designjunkie__

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8 months ago

fire horse activated. taken in The World by @designjunkie__

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8 months ago

always be celebrating!
love you, sof— how are you 17???!
XOXO mimi 🪅💞 taken in Birthday Fun! by @designjunkie__

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a year ago

Join us for our second annual emerge event.
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

Incredible artists donating, a beautiful space to mingle on the indoor lantern terrace, as we collectively raise funds for our 2026 Purpose Earth Grant Recipients.

A soirée not to be missed! Live DJ spinning vinyl, craft cocktail bars, and a food experience to warm the soul.

Silent and live auction with incredible pieces by - @francineturk @kparisianstudio @sandro_film and many more.

Tickets on sale now at purposeearth.org or in the link above ⬆️
@purposeearthglobal

Supported by @brizochicago by @designjunkie__

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a year ago

May I present to you..
OFFICER SAVAGE 🔥

As you can see, he’s got a thing for suits!
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so proud of you, Malik— go make your mark on this city + the world. #cpd #chicago #cabrinigreen by @designjunkie__

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2 years ago

Just over two weeks left to get tickets to [emerge] Chicago @purposeearthglobal

Get your tickets for emerge in the link above ⬆️

Our Chicago Creative Collective is looking to raise $40-$50k to support, mentor and fund more global talent around the world in - environmental preservation, cultural collaboration and community activation.

We are honored to have @sandro_film @masters_thomas @adamsiegel_artist donating their incredible work to help us reach our goal.

Doug Van Tress from @thegoldentrianglechicago will be leading the live auction on the night.

Join us for a beautiful night and a wonderful mission to help bring some more light into the world.

@brizochicago collective partner.

Chicago Creative Collective-
@vanessapalmercreative
@sarvinhaghighi
@kasiakayartist
@designjunkie__
@korennelsondesign
@noraschneiderinteriordesign

100% of ticket sales and auction proceeds go to our Grant Recipients projects.

Event location -@charcoalfactoryloft

Reel Design - @art.ty.nitz

#chicagoevents #purposeearth #purposeearthglobal by @designjunkie__

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2 years ago

Wow! Tickets are selling fast to our emerge experience October, 24th!

We are having such fun producing this amazing night and are overjoyed with all the people buying tickets, artists donating and brands partnering with us to raise money supporting more life-changing projects around the world for @purposeearthglobal

An incredible shoutout to @brizochicago for your amazing support and financial donation to help make this happen.

Also to our artists @sandro_film @masters_thomas @adamsiegel_artist for your beyond generous donations of artwork for the live auction.

This is not going to be your typical fundraiser. Five immersive installations are currently being curated from our amazing team highlighting some of our global projects Purpose Earth has supported over the years. You will be able to step into their shoes and the stories behind their projects.

The food and cocktail program is well… just going to be delectable! Smoked tequila and unique cocktails, and a global culinary journey from around the world.

Stay tuned for more news coming soon.

If you have not already purchased your ticket where 100% of your donation goes directly to a new grant project, do so now! Limited space available at the @charcoalfactoryloft

Tickets available in the link above. 👆

Chicago Creative Collective

@korennelsondesign
@sarvinhaghighi
@designjunkie__
@vanessapalmercreative
@noraschneiderinteriordesign
@kasiakayartist

#creativesthatcare #purposeearth #purposeearthglobal #giveback taken in Chicago, Illinois by @designjunkie__

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2 years ago

Purpose Earth is a global grant and mentorship program empowering grassroots, community leaders and their transformative solutions.

To learn more about the 43 projects we have funded and mentored all around the world, please visit our website in the link above and connect to Grant Recipients.

Please consider donating to help us fund and mentor more projects in 2025 🙏🏽

Highlights from our previous Purpose Earth Grant Recipients-

@gazala_collective
@ahlafawda
@nordsongreenearth
@purposeearthglobal

Cover photo - @vvorreiter by @designjunkie__

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Shining 🌺bright🌺 as always.
Love you mama rose. You’re the funnest ever. mom, sister, nanamal, nanny, friend—you check all the boxes and always bring the party. your love of house music lights me up. Aaaaaaand, it’s a new day so get your bootie on the floor and make my day! taken in The World by @designjunkie__

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