Co-Founder and CSO Annika and COO Olivia discuss the brand’s 10-year journey, the timeless aesthetic of their products, along with the importance of building trust in your team, setting goals, and identifying milestones.

Co-Founder and CSO Annika and COO Olivia discuss the brand&rsquo;s 10-year journey, the timeless aesthetic of their products, along with the importance of building trust in your team, setting goals, and identifying milestones.

Short Business Origin Stories, Big Takeaways. Listen and be inspired by the incredible stories of creators, movers, and shakers, who are making their mark on the retail space with meaningful missions, fresh fashions, and next-level sips and bites. Snag pearls of wisdom from visionary founders to add some spark on your own journey – whether in business or just in life.

Short Business Origin Stories, Big Takeaways. Listen and be inspired by the incredible stories of creators, movers, and shakers, who are making their mark on the retail space with meaningful missions, fresh fashions, and next-level sips and bites. Snag pearls of wisdom from visionary founders to add some spark on your own journey &ndash; whether in business or just in life.

Backstory Beginnings

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Backstory Beginnings – Annika Meller + Olivia Gentin with ANINE BING

Founder and CEO Susan talks about growing up in Chicago, spending time with her immigrant grandmothers, creating a business model that supports women, having a progressive career, and persevering while facing financial roadblocks at the start.

Founder and CEO Susan talks about growing up in Chicago, spending time with her immigrant grandmothers, creating a business model that supports women, having a progressive career, and persevering while facing financial roadblocks at the start.

Backstory Beginnings – Susan Sarich with SusieCakes

Founder and President Jimbo shares how caring for his staff and his community involvement has made his business more financially viable, how organic foods can be life-changing, and his mission of being a good steward of the environment.

Founder and President Jimbo shares how caring for his staff and his community involvement has made his business more financially viable, how organic foods can be life-changing, and his mission of being a good steward of the environment.

Backstory Beginnings - Jim “Jimbo” Someck with Jimbo’s

Owner Erica talks about the need for stylish women’s workwear that doesn’t look like a suit for a banker, how her digital website boasts inclusivity for all women, and how success is a slow burn.

Owner Erica talks about the need for stylish women’s workwear that doesn’t look like a suit for a banker, how her digital website boasts inclusivity for all women, and how success is a slow burn.

Backstory Beginnings – Annika Meller + Olivia Gentin with ANINE BING

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