During the INSP Global Street Paper Summit 2015, hundreds of street paper delegates from around the world met in Seattle to take part in a passionate exchange of ideas and innovation. Among them were Henrik Søndergaard Pedersen, who sells Hus Forbi in Denmark, and Sharon Jones, one of Real Change’s most enthusiastic and successful vendors. The two sat on a patch of grass on the campus of Seattle University, where they discussed the challenges and rewards of selling street papers.
Sharon Jones is a small woman but she looks strong and smooth. Her smile is so warm and welcoming that you immediately understand that this is a woman who can sell a lot of papers and serve as a good ambassador for Real Change.
Real Change was the co-host of the INSP (International Network of Street Papers) Global Street Paper Summit 2015 in June. The Danish street paper Hus Forbi is a member of the organization and I participated as a board member. This was how I met Sharon. ...