Category Archives: Inspiration

Meet the Maker – Nicole O’Brien of Unique Pl8z

Chloe Tate

This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Nicole, the creative genius behind the uniquely creative brand Unique Pl8z! LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Nicole: I have always loved the idea of owning my own business.  My first business was actually a children’s consignment store in Poquoson, Virginia.…

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Meet the Maker – Christy Rose of KBShimmer

Chloe Tate

This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Christy, the business and beauty maven behind the brand KBShimmer. LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Christy: When I met my husband, I was amazed to see that both his parents had owned their own business for years. For…

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Meet the Maker – Kristen of Milo and Molly

Chloe Tate

This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Kristen Skelton, the powerhouse behind the modern sewn goods line Milo and Molly.     LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Kristen: Having been an elementary school teacher for a half-dozen years, we made the decision that I was going…

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Meet the Maker – Ryan & Amanda of FITZ Fabrications

Chloe Tate

This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Ryan and Amanda Fitzgerald, the designer and business maverick and maven behind the raw and repurposed wood and metal art line FITZ Fabrications.     LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Ryan + Amanda: We had belief in our product…

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Meet the Maker – April of Everything Little Miss

Chloe Tate

This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know April May, the designer and business maven behind the bright and fun stationery and gift line Everything Little Miss.     LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? April: When I was laid off in January of 2009, I suddenly had a lot of time…

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