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SaVonne Anderson of Aya Paper Co. outside in front of downtown buildings

SaVonne Anderson of Aya Paper Co.: Cards with C...

Renee Trepagnier

SaVonne Anderson is the founder of Aya Paper Co. SaVonne discusses her path to becoming an entrepreneur, creating a stationery brand that celebrates the Black experience, and her commitment to sustainability.

SaVonne Anderson of Aya Paper Co.: Cards with C...

Renee Trepagnier

SaVonne Anderson is the founder of Aya Paper Co. SaVonne discusses her path to becoming an entrepreneur, creating a stationery brand that celebrates the Black experience, and her commitment to sustainability.

Irina Dovganeskiy, the founder of withSimplicity

Irina Dovganetskiy's of withSimplicity: Nurturi...

Renee Trepagnier

Irina Dovganetskiy, the founder of withSimplicity, started her business after becoming aware of the harmful chemicals in mainstream cosmetics and wanting to provide safe alternatives.

Irina Dovganetskiy's of withSimplicity: Nurturi...

Renee Trepagnier

Irina Dovganetskiy, the founder of withSimplicity, started her business after becoming aware of the harmful chemicals in mainstream cosmetics and wanting to provide safe alternatives.

Natural Beauty Takes Time with Eva Markarian of SeedBloom - Here I Am Box

Eva Markarian of seedbloom: Farm to Face Skincare

Renee Trepagnier

Eva Markarian shares her journey of creating artisanal, non-toxic skincare, emphasizing the importance of transparency, natural ingredients, and community support in building her brand with intention and care.

Eva Markarian of seedbloom: Farm to Face Skincare

Renee Trepagnier

Eva Markarian shares her journey of creating artisanal, non-toxic skincare, emphasizing the importance of transparency, natural ingredients, and community support in building her brand with intention and care.

When the Universe Tells You It’s Time: The Noble Brand - Here I Am Box

Sydney Noble of The Noble Brand: When the Unive...

Renee Trepagnier

Sydney Noble, founder of The Noble Brand, shares how her luxury home fragrance company navigates challenges like conveying scent online, growing a business with community support, and staying customer-focused.

Sydney Noble of The Noble Brand: When the Unive...

Renee Trepagnier

Sydney Noble, founder of The Noble Brand, shares how her luxury home fragrance company navigates challenges like conveying scent online, growing a business with community support, and staying customer-focused.

Breaking the Cycle of Fear with Rise and Shine - Here I Am Box

Annie and Paul of Rise and Shine: Breaking the ...

Renee Trepagnier

Amid the pandemic and COVID lockdown, Annie and Paul worked together to launch a thriving pottery business.  I met the couple at the Chicago Market for Makers in the summer...

Annie and Paul of Rise and Shine: Breaking the ...

Renee Trepagnier

Amid the pandemic and COVID lockdown, Annie and Paul worked together to launch a thriving pottery business.  I met the couple at the Chicago Market for Makers in the summer...

A Look Inside Host Publications, a Small Press with a Big Heart - Here I Am Box

Annar Veröld from Host Publications: a Small Pr...

Renee Trepagnier

The bookmaking process is an intricate and often overlooked part of the publishing industry. For Annar Veröld, the managing editor at Host Publications, the process is a labor of love....

Annar Veröld from Host Publications: a Small Pr...

Renee Trepagnier

The bookmaking process is an intricate and often overlooked part of the publishing industry. For Annar Veröld, the managing editor at Host Publications, the process is a labor of love....