The Hajdarevic sisters — Amra, left, and Azra, right — are the duo behind Terra & Co. (Credit: Courtesy of Terra & Co.) Amra and Azra Hajdarevic, sisters originally from…
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Michelle Tennen: iluvfabrix.com– The Fabric Of Life
Your Name: Michelle Tennen Business Name: iluvfabrix.com, a designer of drapery fabrics Type of Business: discount high end decorating fabrics Business Location: El Paso, Texas, United States Website www.iluvfabrix.com Twitter…
Irina Jordan of ARTISURN: An Ode to Loved Ones
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Irina Jordan Business: ARTISURN, a maker of handcrafted cremation urns, jewelry, and keepsakes Industry: E-Commerce Location: Oswego,…
Rosemary Mayne of All Things AAFS: Archeological Tools Get A Make Over From A Recent College Graduate
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Rosemary Mayne Business: All Things AAFS!, Archeological tools Industry: Other- Science, Clothing & Accessories Location: Bournemouth,…
She’s A Cancer Survivor Creating Soothing Supplies and Gifts For Those Undergoing Treatment
Having survived four different kinds of cancer over the last decade, Liz Benditt knows a thing or two about what patients undergoing cancer treatment actually want and need. When friends…
Nancy Victor: Make Woo — Delivering “Unexpected Sexy Fun”
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Nancy Victor Business Name: Make Woo, a service to promote romance and intimacy Type of Business: E-Commerce…
Journals Designed to Work Around a Mother’s Busy Schedule
Allie Mirosevic, founder of Bliss’d Co. (Credit: Courtesy of Bliss’d Co.) Allie Mirosevic was a new mother grappling with postpartum depression when she first discovered journaling. Her therapist had suggested…
This Mom Took Unboxing to the Next Level and Turned it into a Business
Duffy Hofer is a mom who loves surprising her children with meaningful and special gifts. But Hofer found that with every holiday and birthday, the packaging of certain items was…
Shelly Holbrook-Ebeling of The Seattle Soap Shop: Handmade Soap Gets a Creative Twist
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Shelly Holbrook-Ebeling Business: The Seattle Soap Shop Industry: Health & Beauty Location: Seattle, Washington, U.S. Reason for…
Andrea Dent: Rebma Elyk Natural Skincare
Your Name: Andrea Dent Business Name Rebma Elyk Natural Skincare Type of Business: Health & Beauty Business Location: United States U.S. State: California Reason for starting I suffer from eczema…
Arline Saiki: ONEdersave Products LLC
Your Name: Arline Saiki Business Name: ONEdersave Products LLC Type of Business: Aquarium and Pond Product Business Location: United States U.S. State: New York Website www.onedersave.com Twitter http://twitter.com/EcoBioBlock Facebook http://www.facebook.com/EcoBioBlockUSA…
She’s Created Monthly Planners That Will Help Organize Your Life & Your Self-Care Routines
Meha Agrawal knew she wanted to create a product that would allow her to use her analytical and creative skill sets. Recognizing the opportunity that lay in the growing wellness…
She’s Developed a Pillowcase to Prevent Neck Pain
(Credit: Courtesy of Tausi Brands) The concept for Janice Shokrian’s business Tausi Brands was born after visiting her father in a nursing home. He had to sleep upright in a…
She’s Repurposing Old Library Books into Eco-Friendly Handmade Gifts
Michelle Ciarlo-Hayes was working as a librarian when she started bringing home the books the library intended to throw out, and repurposing them into pieces of art. In 2009 she…
Reusable Wrapping Paper for the Gift of a Healthier Planet
Elizabeth Mueller, founder of Swathe Gifts. (Credit: Courtesy of Swathe Gifts) Elizabeth Mueller is a Milwaukee-based entrepreneur and foster mom who lost patience with the amount of waste created by…