This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker interview series, we’re getting to know Ievgeniia Zlotar of Moondome Jewelry, a Ukranian designer who resides in Livingston, Scotland and creates the most stunning line of jewelry and accessories using raw gemstones and wire. Welcome, Ievgeniia! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Ievgeniia:…
Setting Yourself Up For Success in the New Year (and a free checklist!)
The turning of the calendar to a new year holds the promise of a fresh start on your entrepreneurial adventure. There’s a rare break in the action- a precious few moments of calm on an otherwise frenetic journey. I hope that this season delivers not just a blank slate but renewed energy, too, as…
Meet the Maker – Scott and Margi Higdon of Ms. Betty’s Original
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Scott and Margi Higdon of Ms. Betty’s Original, a line of bad-ass soy candles that the couple manufactures our of their Woodbridge, Virginia workshop. Welcome, Scott! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Scott and Margi: This…
A sneak peek at what we’ll be up to in 2016!
I’ve been huddled with my team for the last few months, making big + beautiful plans for 2016. We’re always pushing ourselves to grow and exploring new ways to help makers and product designers build smarter, more successful businesses. And there’s a whoooole lot of awesome on the horizon for 2016. Enjoy this sneak…
A Look Back at Lucky Break’s 2015
There are so many reasons to love December, but my favorite facet of this month is the opportunity to look back reflectively at the going-on’s of the past twelve months. As a business owner, I’m so often focused on what’s dead ahead of me, that I need a reminder to pause and look backwards-…