This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re chatting with Sally, the incredibly talented, entrepreneurial designer behind Nana by Sally! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Sally: Demand. I made a few bags and people liked them. Otherwise, I would not have taken the leap! I…
Meet the Maker – Jen of Pikelet Workshop
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Jen Moffat-Hallam, the sewing entrepreneur behind Pikelet Workshop. I had the pleasure of working with Jen on some projects for Lucky Break, and I’m so excited to be able to share her fun creations with you. LBC: What inspired you to…
Meet the Maker – Lynn Elko of Emma’s Friends Soaps & Lotions
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Lynn, the woman, mother, and big hearted entrepreneur behind the brand Emma’s Friends Soaps & Lotions. This is a brand that is near and dear to our heart and we absolutely adore what Lynn is working towards, and working for. LBC: What…
Event Recap: The 2015 HSCG Conference
Melissa and I are back from a busy week in Indianapolis and I wanted to share some of the fun with you! For the second consecutive year, I was invited to present at the Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild’s annual conference. We spent five solid days meeting LBU alumni, answering questions + supporting new brands,…
Beauty brands: Are You Tracking The New Personal Care Products Safety Act?
Oh, the irony… Last night, I was sitting with a table full of LBU graduates (hi, gang!) at the fancy awards dinner on the final night of the Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetics Guild annual conference. I’d spent the last four days teaching, networking and supporting my fellow beauty makers and this was our final…