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Oxford Mississippi Beader Seamstress Discussess Bipolar Disorder Being Biracial And Jewelry Business
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Interview: Timber Heard Discusses Navigating Mental Health, Identity, And Sustainable Jewelry Business, Talitha Kumi Jewelry

Oxford, Mississippi beader-seamstress, Timber Heard took to creating as a way to escape from the harsh reality she was living. “Being creative is something that helps me as a person, function. That’s who I am.” Combatting bipolar disorder alongside trying to piece together the complexities of her biracial identity has been a lifelong struggle, but she is now speaking her truth and reclaiming her power.

Arkansas Entrepreneur Launches New Business Lucy Jane Scarves
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Interview: Caresse Hickman Shares Inspiration For Brand, Lucy Jane Scarves

North Little Rock, Arkansas native, Caresse Hickman is an entrepreneur and owner of Lucy Jane Scarves. When speaking on becoming an entrepreneur she says, “I knew I didn’t want to work for a corporation for the rest of my life, so I just had to figure out that next step.” Her experience working in retail—from working the sales floor to management—set her up for success when she decided to drop out of college to launch a business.

Little Rock Arkansas Barber Talks Journey To Entrepreneurship And Breaking Mindsets
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Interview: Stephen Greene Talks BeUnique, Journey To Entrepreneurship, And Breaking Mindsets

Stephen Greene is a master barber, entrepreneur, and owner of BeUnique, a grooming lounge located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Despite his setbacks, Stephen took the initiative to bring his ideas to life and applied for a business license prior to starting barber school. His advice to up-and-coming entrepreneurs: “Mindsets are meant to be broken. So if we break our mindset and we know that we are unique we can create and do anything.”