This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Christy, the business and beauty maven behind the brand KBShimmer. LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Christy: When I met my husband, I was amazed to see that both his parents had owned their own business for years. For…
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Meet the Maker – Ryan & Amanda of FITZ Fabrications
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Ryan and Amanda Fitzgerald, the designer and business maverick and maven behind the raw and repurposed wood and metal art line FITZ Fabrications. LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Ryan + Amanda: We had belief in our product…
Meet the Maker – April of Everything Little Miss
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know April May, the designer and business maven behind the bright and fun stationery and gift line Everything Little Miss. LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? April: When I was laid off in January of 2009, I suddenly had a lot of time…
Meet the Maker – Kristen of P.F. Candle Co.
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…
Meet the Maker – Heather Knight of Element Clay Studio
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…