This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Brooklyn-based designer Natasha Ryan, the amazingly talented artisan behind Pink Midnight Jewelry. LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Natasha: I noticed that I was much more driven and motivated when I worked on my own personal…
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Meet the Maker β 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…
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…
Meet the Maker – Jen Kuroki of jen e ceramics
This week in our Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Jen Kuroki, the playfully creative and talented ceramic artist behind jen e ceramics! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Jen: The company I was working for asked if I would transfer from Los Angeles to Chicago. I love…