“Freedom Has Its Price — Building Prosperity Within Our Continent”

CAMPAIGN CORE MESSAGE (Public Release)

Guatemala is not broken.

It is surviving.

Millions of people live in resilience mode — not because of laziness, corruption, or lack of culture — but because resources leave faster than support returns.

Police buy their own supplies.

Communities self-govern amid underfunded systems.

People work hard — but global structures extract value without reinvestment.

This is not failure.

This is freedom without infrastructure.

And freedom has a price.

Canada’s economic stability gives us a responsibility and an opportunity:

To build our future industries within our own continent, sourcing from regions rich in natural power, skill, and human integrity — starting with Guatemala.

WHY GUATEMALA?

Unmatched Sun Power

Year-round UV Index 10–11

High-angle sun exposure increases biological density in plants

Produces exceptionally potent raw materials

Skilled, Underemployed Workforce

Agricultural expertise

Manual precision

Generational craft knowledge

People WANT work — not rescue

Rich Commodities, Poor Returns

Palm

Cardamom

Minerals

Botanicals

The issue isn’t resources.

The issue is where the value is finished.

IMPORTANT POSITIONING NOTE (VERY IMPORTANT)

To keep this campaign credible, ethical, and widely sharable, we do not promote weapons manufacturing.

Instead, we frame this as:

Metal fabrication, industrial tooling, safety equipment, infrastructure components, and mechanical manufacturing

This:

Still supports employment at massive scale

Avoids glorifying violence

Keeps Inkfluence of Art aligned with healing, not harm

Prevents the campaign from being dismissed or censored

You can internally understand the complexity — but publicly, we lead with life-building industries.

KEY RESOURCE FOCUSES (NON-FOOD MARKETS ONLY)

Sun-Dense Palm Oil (Non-Food Use)

Source:

Fruit pulp & kernel of African Oil Palm

Why Guatemala Palm Is Superior

High UVB/UVI exposure = biologically rich lipid structure

Naturally stabilizes formulations

Enhances color retention & shelf life

Supports dermal elasticity and barrier health

Primary Markets

Cosmetics

Skincare

Haircare

Soap

Topical wellness

Industrial lubricants (non-edible)

Guatemalan Cardamom (Industrial & Wellness Use)

From the ginger family, grown under intense sun conditions.

Applications Beyond Food

Aromatherapy

Perfumery

Oral care

Anti-microbial extracts

Respiratory wellness

Stress-regulating compounds

Natural preservative systems

Metal & Mechanical Fabrication

(Not weapons — infrastructure & utility)

Potential Industries

Construction hardware

Agricultural tools

Safety gear

Mechanical housings

Renewable energy components

Industrial fasteners

FEBRUARY DAILY PRODUCT CAMPAIGN

“What Could Be Made With Guatemala”

(28 Days • One Concept Per Day)

These are concept ads, not brands.

WEEK 1 — SKIN, CARE & PROTECTION

Day 1: Sun-Shield Facial Balm (Palm-based)

Day 2: UV-Rich Repair Soap Bars

Day 3: Protective Hand Salve for Trades Workers

Day 4: Palm-Oil Hair Sealant for Dry Climates

Day 5: Tattoo & Scar Aftercare Balm

Day 6: Natural Shelf-Stable Body Lotion

Day 7: Dermatological Barrier Cream (Medical Use)

WEEK 2 — AROMA, WELLNESS & FUNCTION

Day 8: Cardamom Respiratory Steam Oil

Day 9: Stress-Focus Roll-On (Cardamom Extract)

Day 10: Antimicrobial Mouth Rinse

Day 11: Sleep-Aid Aromatherapy Blend

Day 12: Natural Deodorizing Spray

Day 13: Preservative System for Clean Cosmetics

Day 14: Cardamom-Based Perfume Base Note

WEEK 3 — INDUSTRIAL & UTILITARIAN GOODS

Day 15: Palm-Oil Industrial Lubricant

Day 16: Eco-Safe Mechanical Grease

Day 17: Metal Tool Handles (Guatemala-Fabricated)

Day 18: Construction Fasteners & Brackets

Day 19: Agricultural Hand Tools

Day 20: Renewable Energy Mounting Components

Day 21: Industrial Safety Casings

WEEK 4 — CANADIAN MARKET INTEGRATION

Day 22: Ethical Supply Chain Packaging

Day 23: Cooperative Manufacturing Model

Day 24: Skill-Transfer Apprenticeship Systems

Day 25: Women-Led Production Collectives

Day 26: Export-Finished-At-Source Model

Day 27: Continental Trade Without Exploitation

Day 28: Freedom Has Its Price — And Its Responsibility

HOW INKFLUENCE OF ART SHOWS UP

Inkfluence of Art is not selling products here.

You are:

Naming what is possible

Giving language to ethical industry

Creating cultural permission to source better

Helping Canadians imagine continental economics

This positions you as:

A bridge between art, ethics, and industry

CLOSING CAMPAIGN LINE

“When people are free but unsupported, survival becomes the system.

When continents collaborate, survival becomes prosperity.”

This beautiful picture of Guatemala courtesy of my friend