This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Mel Rice, who is the artist behind the beautiful ceramics line Mel Rice Ceramica. LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Mel: I was trained as a pastry chef. This provided the perfect environment for me to learn early…
Meet the Maker – Megan of Flawed Perfection Jewelry
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Megan Reynolds, who is the artist behind the customizable jewelry line Flawed Perfection Jewelry. LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Megan: I had always loved making jewelry and started seriously thinking about a business when I was a senior…
Catching up with LBU Alumni: Tamara Lewis of Zandra Beauty
Another week brings another opportunity to catch up with an LBU alum and I’m particularly excited to show off the hard work that’s been happening behind-the-scenes at the handmade bath and beauty line Zandra Beauty! Tamara Lewis is guiding her daughter Zandra as she learns the entrepreneurial ropes. This spitfire of a young lady…
Meet the Maker – Raphaël of Goutte de Terre
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Raphaël Schaltegger, who is the creative force behind the gorgeous Paris-based jewelry line Goutte de Terre. LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Raphaël: I’ve traveled for 12 years making music and jewelry so it was natural once I…
Meet the Maker – Laura of Wild and Free Designs
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Laura Maxcy, who is the creative force and hand lettering artist behind Wild and Free Designs. LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Laura: I have a degree in graphic design but I wasn’t finding design jobs in…