I was recently in the back of a cab in Kansas City, getting ready to lead a PR class at Central Soapers Workshop, when I decided to check in on Facebook and noticed this message waiting on me: “Lela! I’m not allowed to tell anyone yet but I HAVE to share with you, because…
Meet the Maker – Wendy of Fruit Fly Pie Ceramics
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re delighted to introduce you to Wendy of Fruit Fly Pie Ceramics. LBC: When did you start your business and what inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Wendy: Sometimes in life we make the wrong decisions. Sometimes those decisions leave us…
Meet the Maker – Araya of Willful, formerly Wind & Willow Home
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re excited to introduce you to Araya of Willful. LBC: When did you start your business and what inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Araya: In short, I couldn’t find a suitable job as a Kitchen + Bath Designer after I was laid…
Bootstrap Branding + Big Book of Branding: Part 1
Today kicks off an exciting two-part series on bootstrap branding. We’re sharing our juiciest resources, scouted from years of working in the trenches, to arm you with the tools designed to help you build a killer brand. We’re also going to walk you through the basic elements of a brand + show you how to…
Meet the Maker – Elizabeth of Elizabeth Benotti Handmade Ceramics
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the talented Elizabeth of Elizabeth Benotti Handmade Ceramics. LBC: When did you start your business ? Elizabeth: 2012 LBC: How would you describe what you create? Elizabeth: Elizabeth Benotti Handmade Ceramics is a line of functional handmade ceramics for the home. Everyday life…