“I tend to take a minimalist view in my art by extracting certain simple but unique compositions based on natural structure, then experimenting and pushing the limits of traditional jewelry making techniques.”
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Linda Singh of Sitara Collections: Empowering Indian Artisans with Fair Trade Wages for Their Handmade Jewelry
“We have loyal customers who love sifting through the site looking for new gemstone jewelry or home accents, but the fair-trade mission behind the company is too important to allow Sitara to remain only semi-successful.”
Sarah Peak & Whitney Nordmoe of Dean & Grace: Mompreneurs Create a Text Message Shopping Club
“When our vendors are successful and our customers are happy, that’s when we personally feel we are successful.”
Lorena Vazquez of Loly in the Sky: Shoes Handmade with Love and a Quirky Sense of Humor
“Loly in the Sky aims to make women feel special while wearing adorable shoes crafted with love in Mexico.”
Rachel Bertoni of Bertoni Gallery: A Creative Space Selling Jewelry, Watercolors and More
“I got tired of designing for everyone else and it became time to do it for myself.”
Pamela Roskin of Nineteen Seventy-Four, Inc: Classic Jewelry Pieces with Vintage Flair
“I realized that if this is going to work I have to keep plugging away, every day and that if I don’t close a sale that day, I just try to light another fire somewhere else. Eventually I’ll make heat.”
Hannah Lavon of Hooray Hoopla LLC: Playful Socks, Mittens and More
“I decided I could do it too, why not me!”
Tiffany R Harvey of Collegiate Glamour: Glam Collegiate Ware for Students & Alumni
“I decided to take it on myself to produce licensed collegiate clothing that was glamourous and gave women the opportunity to represent their cherished universities and colleges.”
Heather Bridgers of Just for KiiX: High Heel Protector for Your Favorite Pumps
“My vision is that Just for KiiX will be the brand name leader in shoe protection.”
Nathalie Gaveau of Shopcade: The Ultimate Social Shopping App
“I started Shopcade because I wanted to do social shopping properly – to master it.”
Loren Velasquez of Just Materials: A College Student Starts an Online Store for Luxury Name Brands & Vintage Pieces
“I can’t believe I was able to manage a full time college schedule and start my own business- but I did it and I continue to do so now!”
A Fashion Brand Keeps Its Sewing in the US
Jan Erickson of Janska is trying a lean manufacturing strategy to produce her American-made apparel.
Jen Westmoreland Bouchard of Litany Jewelry Designs: Turning Antiques into One of a Kind Jewelry
“I also know I’ve been sucessful when I receive feedback from people who own my jewelry telling me that they always reach for their Litany pieces.”
Bethany Tran of The Root Collective: Support Responsible Shopping
“I wanted to partner with the people who lived in these communities, who had a vision for being leaders and wanted to build businesses to employ others.”
Sarah Wells of Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags: Stylish Bags for New Moms
“I want to always remember that each purchase is a person for whom I’ve gained their trust and their hard-earned money.”