Category Archives: Inspiration

Meet the Makers – David, Veronica & Jaclyn of Shopsucculents

Chloe Tate

This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re excited to introduce you to David, Veronica + Jaclyn of Shopsucculents.     LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur?  David, Veronica + Jaclyn:  A deep love for horticulture and a desire to work for ourselves kind of pushed us to put…

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Meet the Maker – Jamyla of Oyin Handmade

Chloe Tate

This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Jamyla of Oyin Handmade.     LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur?  Jamyla:  I was initially inspired to the field by personal need — I was looking for a product that didn’t as yet exist in the…

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Movin’ On Up! LBU Graduate Wins National Business Contest

Lela Barker

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…

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Meet the Maker – Wendy of Fruit Fly Pie Ceramics

Chloe Tate

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…

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Meet the Maker – Araya of Willful, formerly Wind & Willow Home

Chloe Tate

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…

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