Category Archives: Inspiration

Meet the Maker – Kristen of P.F. Candle Co.

Chloe Tate

This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Kristen Pumphrey, the wiz behind the deliciously scented and simply beautiful P.F. Candle Co. Welcome, Kristen! LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Kristen: I used to work at a craft magazine in New York, and had the opportunity to…

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Meet the Maker – Heather Knight of Element Clay Studio

Chloe Tate

This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Heather Knight, the ceramic artist behind the beautiful ceramics studio Element Clay Studio. LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Heather: I was teaching, but in between semesters, and quit my part time restaurant job. A friend introduced me to…

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Meet the Maker – Mel Rice of Mel Rice Ceramica

Chloe Tate

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…

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Meet the Maker – Megan of Flawed Perfection Jewelry

Chloe Tate

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…

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Catching up with LBU Alumni: Tamara Lewis of Zandra Beauty

Lela Barker

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…

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