This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Jennifer Heynen, the self-described “maker of happy things” and business-savvy creative behind Jennifer Jangles! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Jennifer: I was designing floral arrangements for corporate parties, hotels and other businesses. It became…
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Meet the Maker – 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…
Meet the Makers – Andie & Jason Moore of Andie’s Specialty Sweets
This week in our Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Andie and Jason Moore, the decidedly wise, creative and sweet (pun intended) couple behind Andie’s Specialty Sweets! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Andie + Jason: In the winter of 2011, while still in our R&D stage,…
Meet the Makers – Lianne & Paul Stoddard of Swirly Designs
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Lianne and Paul Stoddard, the passionately talented and creative duo behind Swirly Designs! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as entrepreneurs? Lianne + Paul: We wanted to create designs that we loved – and under our own rules, so to speak.…