If you haven’t heard about Arsha Jones then you’re missing out on an amazing resource and a source of inspiration. She is one of the smartest online business and e-commerce entrepreneurs I’ve come across. She has a keen sense for marketing, sales, technology, social media and pop culture. She has built multiple e-commerce businesses, including Capital…
Archives for October 2017
Ep. 31 – Tiffini Gatlin of Latched and Hooked Talks Building a Million-Dollar
Tiffini Gatlin was tired of spending 5-6 hours a day prepping synthetic hair for just one client, so she came up with a technique to pre-curl the hair – this idea turned into Tiffini’s million-dollar hair company, Latched and Hooked. But that’s not the whole story. Tiffini’s story involves leaving her corporate job as an…
Ep. 30 – Janet LeBlanc of Paper + Spark Talks Bookkeeping Solutions for Creatives
Janet LeBlanc, the founder Paper + Spark, offers easy online bookkeeping solutions to makers and creative entrepreneurs. Janet, a certified public accountant, also makes jewelry and stationary products that she sells on Etsy. Once her follow Etsy store owners found out she was an accountant, they started reaching out for bookkeeping and accounting tips. Janet…
Ep. 29 – Archel Bernard of Bombchel Factory Is Changing Lives of Liberian Women with African Fashion
Archel Bernard has taken her love for design and sewing African fashion to unprecedented heights. She is the owner of The Bombchel Factory and Mango Rags boutique in Monrovia, Liberia. Archel moved to Liberia after graduating college to be a lifestyle journalist. She thought a great way to stand out on YouTube but blend into the community would be…
Ep. 28: Eryn Shields of Style Sew Me on Building an Independent Pattern Company for Everyday Women
Eryn Shields, the creator of Style Sew Me, began sewing during her pregnancy with the intention of making a few maxi dresses to get through her pregnancy. But, she fell in love with sewing and took it up as her hobby. After having her baby, Eryn felt her clothing options were limited, so she…