At “Craftcation,” a conference for creatives in Ventura, California, I found new ways to understand the power of the act of making, and creative processes that are too often diminished. 

On my way home from presenting at a conference in California, I extended my layover in Denver to spend the day there. While there, I stopped by Artisan Center, one of Hazelmade's retail partners, and...

I recently had the opportunity to be a judge for the Louie Awards, a prestigious award for greeting card designers. It was an honor to be invited to judge the awards, and it sparked some...

Every March 8 on International Women's Day, I find myself reflecting on what it means to be part of a community of other women and other women business owners. For a long time, I shied...

In January 2024, I began planning a trip to a far away, dream destination. Nearly 2 years later, I found myself somewhat dreading the trip I spent so much time planning. I was tired, burnt...

Imagine a central outdoor hub of your community. Imagine the neighbors and families who walk through that hub everyday, getting to work, taking a stroll or meeting friends. Now imagine 40 tables in the center...

Image Credit : Fifth Avenue Bank, New York 1900 via Wikimedia Commons When I Realized How Recent Women’s Financial Freedom Really Is I was scrolling Instagram several months ago when I read a startling statement:...

I recently was a guest on the Kent In Good Company podcast, where I talked about how I started, built and grew Hazelmade through key partnerships. I'm grateful to the host, Katy Thomas, for a chance...

A few months ago, my aunt sent me an article about the scientific link between practicing gratitude and increased health, specifically the practice of writing thank you notes. I was not surprised by the findings...