Meet Angela, the founder and designer of Mamachic Co (link to mamachic.co)., a company committed to making sustainable and beautiful accessories geared towards new mamas, but worn by all. Angela completed the Factory45 program with me last year and has been a great friend and resource. Her first signature piece, the Mamachic Scarf, is an all-in-one reversible scarf made with sustainable bamboo fabric and strategic snap buttons; it can be used to nurse, burp and swaddle a baby, then seamlessly transition into a wearable scarf, top, headwrap, or even skirt. Angela travels the country full-time with her actor husband and two small children (isn't that just amazing?) and needed something like the Mamachic to embrace the minimal, eco-friendly and stylish lifestyle she leads — so she decided to create it herself.
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It's Happening Soon!
I officially started filling out my KickStarter project this week!!! While I don't feel quite ready (will I ever?), One Spark Festival was the push I needed. I realized after speaking with 1500+ people over the course of the festival, that while I may only be designing a skirt, this is an item that appeals to all ages, races, cultures, and size - that's exciting! The world is ready for the skirt, and the skirt is almost ready for its debut.
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The Bicycle Wrap Skirt is set up at Jacksonville Landing for One Spark Festival.
Greetings from One Spark Festival in Jacksonville!
I can't tell you how excited I am to see the azaleas in full bloom surrounded by green grass and new growth - not to mention being able to hop on my bike and take the Bicycle Wrap Skirt for a spin whenever I feel like it. If you've been following me on Instagram then you've already gotten a taste of what I've been up over the past few weeks: testing out a new fastening system, getting my production details organized, and preparing for One Spark Festival in Jacksonville, FL, which is where I'm setup right now.
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A Contest, a Convention, and Creative Solutions
The past two weeks have gone by in a whirlwind. Last week, I participated in (and won!!) the FastPitch business contest in Savannah for local startups and this week I flew up to DC where I attended the Women and Biking Forum at the National Bike Summit. Whew! More social interaction and networking than this little introvert knew what to do with (aka I'm still processing). This just proves that you can achieve and succeed at things you never imagined you'd do. :)
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Stories of Earth-balance with Mikaela of Ruth & Ragnar
Meet Mikaela, my friend and fellow Factory45 entrepreneur (applications are open for the 2015 program!) who just launched her colorful, funky kidswear shop, Ruth & Ragnar on Tuesday. Mikaela Wallinder Clifford has combined a background in humanitarian work with her life-changing experiences as a mother to create a socially responsible apparel company for kids.
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