Laura Tober
Founder & Owner of Petite Protea | Ethical jewelry, fair trade accessories & gifts. Curated from women-led companies and handmade by artisans to preserve traditional craft, promote sustainability & economic inclusivity.
- Role
- Luxury Travel Designer at Down Under Endeavours
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Laura Tober
I’ve always believed that what we wear can tell a story — and that story can make a difference.After nearly two decades in fashion and travel, I founded Petite Protea, an ethical jewelry and fair trade accessories brand rooted in purpose. With a background in Apparel Merchandising, I saw firsthand how global craftsmanship, when valued properly, can create meaningful economic opportunity.Petite Protea partners with women-led businesses around the world that prioritize fair wages, sustainability, and long-term impact. Every piece is handmade by artisans working to preserve traditional craft, strengthen their communities, and build financial independence for themselves and the next generation.My work sits at the intersection of style and social impact — curating collections that empower women both wearing the jewelry and creating it.I believe fashion can be a force for connection, inclusivity, and lasting change. If you care about ethical sourcing, women’s economic empowerment, and sustainability in business, I’d love to connect.
Experience
Luxury Travel Designer
Jan 2014 — Present · Chicago, IL
Hand-craft luxury travel itineraries for FIT clients traveling to the South Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia & The Cook Islands), Southern and Eastern Africa, The Middle East, The Republic of Maldives, Asia and many more destinations• Build and develop relationships with clients, tour operators, resorts, airlines and tourism boards through excellent communication• Continually educate myself and my team members on destinations and suppliers• Book airfare, process visas, calculate travel insurance, and provide accurate travel documentation• Travel frequently on familiarization and personal basis to the countries that we sell and provide product updates and feedback to the team• Oversee the organization of supplier promotions for marketing, social media and sales strategies• Review annual and promotional airline contracts
Education
Iowa State University
Apparel Merchandising Design and Production
2003 — 2007
Iowa State University
Science, Apparel Merchandising, Design and Production
2003 — 2007
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