This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Jennifer Heynen, the self-described “maker of happy things” and business-savvy creative behind Jennifer Jangles! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Jennifer: I was designing floral arrangements for corporate parties, hotels and other businesses. It became…
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Meet the Maker – Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Polka & Bloom
Today in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Carina Envoldsen-Harris, the creative genius and business maven behind contemporary folk embroidery brand Polka & Bloom! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Carina: The company I worked for went bust in late 2008 and I found myself without…
Meet the Maker – Beth Lawrence of Freshie & Zero
This week in our Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Beth Lawrence, the hardworking, risk-taking, Nashville-loving jewelry artist and business maven behind Freshie & Zero! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Beth: I initially started making jewelry at the ripe old age of 10! I would go door-to-door…
Meet the Maker – Jason Burton of Burton & Levy
This week in our Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Jason, the bearded, peanut-butter-loving creative behind Burton & Levy! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Jason: My inspiration was this question: “Can I be an effective boss and community leader?” I’ve been a maker, a teacher, and…
Announcing A BIG Win For One of Our Favorite Brands!
I’m doing-cartwheels-excited to share that our friend, Stacia Guzzo of Handcrafted Honey Bee is headed to NYC for Etsy’s “Open Call” event. Stacia was selected as one of 30 makers (out of 5,000+ entries!) in this nationwide competition and she’s in the Big Apple prepping as I type this. I’m particularly thrilled for Stacia…