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…
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Meet the Maker – Kari Mecca of Kari Me Away
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Kari Mecca, the innovative designer behind boutique sewing company Kari Me Away! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Kari: I think I have been in business since grade school. It just seemed natural. LBC: When you first…
Meet the Maker – Sally Peek of Nana by Sally
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re chatting with Sally, the incredibly talented, entrepreneurial designer behind Nana by Sally! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Sally: Demand. I made a few bags and people liked them. Otherwise, I would not have taken the leap! I…
Meet the Maker – Jen of Pikelet Workshop
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Jen Moffat-Hallam, the sewing entrepreneur behind Pikelet Workshop. I had the pleasure of working with Jen on some projects for Lucky Break, and I’m so excited to be able to share her fun creations with you. LBC: What inspired you to…
Meet the Maker – Kristen of Milo and Molly
This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Kristen Skelton, the powerhouse behind the modern sewn goods line Milo and Molly. LBC: What inspired you to take the leap as an entrepreneur? Kristen: Having been an elementary school teacher for a half-dozen years, we made the decision that I was going…