EP: 98 - Hot Dog Hair Accessories & Knowing When to Scale and Balance your Business with Jennie Lennick, Founder and Creative Director of Jenny Lemons

About Jennie Lennick & Jenny Lemons:

Jennie Lennick is the founder and creative director of Jenny Lemons, a vibrant San Francisco-based accessories and lifestyle brand. After earning her BFA in Studio Art and an MFA in painting, Jennie launched Jenny Lemons in 2014, featuring food-themed and nostalgia-inducing products like hair accessories and craft kits. Her work has been recognized in publications such as Better Homes and Gardens, Real Simple, and Architectural Digest.In 2017, Jennie opened a brick-and-mortar store in San Francisco's Mission District, hosting DIY workshops and supporting local artists for over six years. Jennie continues to carve her mark in the creative landscape, blending her artistic prowess with entrepreneurial spirit. She has collaborated with prominent brands like Ban.do, Urban Outfitters, and Aerie, and is thrilled to have her products available in over 450 retailers worldwide.

In this episode you'll learn:

• How Jennie's art background lead to product design especially food themed products and starting her own business
• What does her creative process look like when it comes to design and testing new ideas.
• What has been some of the best entrepreneurship advice she's received.
• What has been her approach to marketing for her business.
• Brand collaborations and what makes for a great collaboration.
• What are some of their best selling products.
• Balancing motherhood and running a business.

Links:
Jenny Lemons Website
Instagram
TikTok
Pinterest