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Community Spotlights

Every month, we highlight impressive members of the Faire community and their stories.

Community Spotlights

How An Artist and A Former Accountant Bring Humor to Their Brand July 29, 2020 Meet Brent and Derek, the creative couple behind the colorful home and gift brand Two Little Fruits.

Community Spotlights

How This Chicago Shop Owner Curates for Her Community July 10, 2020 Meet Claire Tibbs of Humboldt House, a shop dedicated to locally-made goods, art, and design with a feminist focus.

Community Spotlights

A Charleston Entrepreneur on Trade Shows and Alternatives July 2, 2020 On the season finale of our podcast Brick & Order, we heard from candlemaker Adam Fetsch of Rewined and Candlefish.

Community Spotlights

How a Portland Jewelry Artist Built an Ethics-Forward Retail Brand July 1, 2020 Jenn Lazar of Citizen Ruth chatted with us about intersectionality, supporting marginalized artists, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Community Spotlights

How The Culture of Jamaica Shaped This Candlemaker’s Brand June 24, 2020 Born and raised in Jamaica, Annya White of NaturalAnnie Essentials shared her brand's story with us.

Community Spotlights

How This Lawyer-Turned-Designer Brings Black Girl Magic Into Her Business June 17, 2020 Kalyn Johnson of Effie's Paper talked to us about launching her business and using her products to champion visibility.

Community Spotlights

Stationery Creative Director Carries Optimism Through Crisis May 27, 2020 We spoke with Cat Seto of Ferme à Papier about quarantine creativity and how her heritage has shaped her business.

Community Spotlights

Self-Taught Chicago Florist Shares Experience with Reopening & Curbside May 12, 2020 This week on our podcast, we talked to Kelly Marie Thompson, owner and creative director of Fleur Inc.

Community Spotlights

Oklahoma City Couple Shares Journey from Makers to Shop Owners May 5, 2020 We spoke with Jessi and Kelli, co-founders of two LGBTQ+ businesses in Oklahoma City, about their retail story.

Community Spotlights

San Francisco Specialty Grocery Adapts to Being Essential April 28, 2020 This week on our podcast, we talked to retailer Mat Pond of SF's Epicurean Trader about local retail and staying safe during the pandemic.

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