In 2008, I was summoned to Washington DC to serve as a small business advocate before Congressional members who were debating an overhaul of federal cosmetic regulations. Little did I know how drastically that trip would change my life! Somewhere between dashing down the halls of Congress and sweating my ass off around…
Meet the Maker – Elizabeth McBath of Banner Butter
Today in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re excited to introduce you to a wonderful gal we’ve affectionately dubbed the Queen of Butter: Elizabeth McBath, who along with her husband runs Banner Butter, a line of small-batch cultured butters out of Atlanta, Georgia. Yum! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Elizabeth:…
Are you putting a carefully edited product collection out into the world?
I’m gonna give it to you straight: launching a “too large” product collection is probably the most common mistake I see in my work with creative, product-based brands. Many of us are fueled by passion and creativity (and that’s a beautiful thing!), but it’s also a double-edged sword when we decide to launch a business.…
Meet the Maker – Tasha Chapman of Chapman at Sea
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Tasha Chapman, the Florida-based maker behind Chapman at Sea, a line of amazing ocean-inspired bags and accessories. Welcome, Tasha! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Tasha: I’ve always worked on my own. Before starting Chapman at…
Meet the Maker – Anit Hora of Mullein and Sparrow
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Anit Hora, the founder of Brooklyn-based apothecary brand Mullein and Sparrow. Welcome, Anit! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Anit: As simple as this is, I have always dreamed of having my own business, so…