Only Everything, so There's Indies in the City
Several years ago, science proved what we already knew: functionality can be deadly. Remember what happened when they put a baby monkey in a cage with a fake monkey mommy equipped with a nipple through which the baby could nurse? The baby died. The other baby thrived in a cage with a real monkey mommy, equipped with nipple, hugs, love and warmth. We're no different.
That's why I host Indies in the City. This Saturday, me and my Indie co-host Lela Barker of Bella Lucce (winner of the 2007 Indie Beauty Business of the Year Award) will gather with other Indies for hugs, love and warmth in Columbia, South Carolina. Lela has been a member of IBN since March 2005 and over the years, we have of course connected through blogging, Twitter, email and phone calls. But at the end of the day, there's no substitute for the hugs, love and warmth that accompany the real thing.
I don't want a cold, hard and merely functional business. I want hugs, love and warmth and I get it at Indies in the City. Lela agrees.
"Connecting with like-minded women energizes me in a way that few other things can," says Lela. "I walk away from these experiences renewed and refreshed, feeling like I’m part of a common sisterhood. I learn and share valuable valuable information with fellow Indies."
Building the Legacy
Like me, Lela has two young children and a husband. Her 10-year old daughter has already incorporated some of her mother's entrepreneurial acumen into her young life by launching a natural dog treat business.
Says Lela, "I enjoy watching my children learn and grow from having shared some of my entrepreneurial experiences with me. Using the skills I’ve acquired over the last few years, we have had great discussions around the issues of branding, budgeting, defining your target market and distribution strategies, assessing market conditions, etc. I am also to help her ways that only a mommy business owner can. For better or worse."
Indie Business Takes You Places
Through her business, Lela has begun to travel to places she never dreamed she'd see in person. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is one example of the places Bella Lucce has taken her.
While her daughters have yet to board an international flights with her, Lela says its great to set such a positive example for them. She's grateful to her husband, Chris, for holding down the fort as a fantastic dad whether she's at home or flying the friendly skies (or hunkered over a vat of delicious globally inspired beauty.
Speaking of which ...
Bella Lucce Faves
Lela's current (because these things rotate all the time, you know) favorite Bella Lucce products?
Shiitake-Green Tea Antioxidant Serum and Pomegranate Polishing Crème.
Me? I can't get enough of Bacchus Body Oil.
What about you?
What are you waiting for? Come and get your love!! Call that baby sitter, call in a favor from hubby or do whatever you have to to join us! We'll be looking for you on this Saturday morning, July 19, from 9 to 11 in the morning at the Panera Bread located at 1007 Bower Pky, Columbia. The phone there is (803) 407-5773.
Oh, and submit a comment below with your best Indie Business tip or advice to other Indies and be entered into a random drawing to win some Pomegranate Polishing Crème!
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