LIBERTY ROAD with Nada Jones

In this special episode of LIBERTY Sessions, Nada celebrates the launch of LIBERTY’s Editorial Journal by interviewing powerhouse business owners, Clare Vivier of Clare V., and Emily Current and Meritt Elliott of THE GREAT.

In this panel discussion, Clare shares how she identified a gap in the handbag market when she was looking for a stylish laptop case. Her made in LA designs launched a lifestyle brand known for its classic style and quality as much as it’s playful French sensibility. We know you’ll enjoy Clare’s down-to-earth and accessible nature--she’s a breath of fresh air.

Emily and Meritt join the conversation by letting us in on their decades long partnership. Launching multiple brands, these friends share the secret to their partnership and their business success. Whether they are playing the role of stylists, denim and home decor designers or retail executives of THE GREAT, this creative duo is honest and transparent about how they have built the businesses though highs and lows. While we are sorry you couldn’t be there in person, we are thrilled to bring this insightful conversation to you. AND...If you still don’t have a copy of the LIBERTY Editorial Journal, be sure to purchase your copy here.

Please follow Clare at @clarevivier and @shopclarev on Instagram and check out www.clarev.com. You can also follow Emily and Meritt at @thisisthegreat_ and @emilyandmeritt on Instagram and at www.thisisgreat.com.

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Mareya Ibrahim is the Founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, Inc., an eco solutions company focusing on produce food safety and shelf life. Grow Green Industries has created the Eat Cleaner product line which removes 99.99% of wax, pesticide and agricultural/handling residue that can carry bacteria from fresh produce.
Although Mareya was in the food industry as a holistic nutritionist and trained chef, she didn’t see the need for the Eat Cleaner products until her father was diagnosed with cancer and was told to stay away from fresh produce. Mareya joined forces with her scientist father to create a solution that would allow him to eat produce and not be afraid of contracting foodborne illnesses.
In this episode, Mareya shares how it felt to work her “second shift” building Grow Green Industries while maintaining a full-time marketing job and being a single mother. She also advises on the essential first steps to take when you are looking to patent a product.
Mareya and her work is an example of how the passion for solving one issue can end up being the catalyst for so many others. She also discusses the ins and outs of offering an affiliate program to her customers and how "show & tell" is the best model to educate and market.
There is no doubt; she is fueled by a fire to provide products that make food safer to eat, last longer and curb food waste!

Follow Mareya at @eatcleaner on Instagram and Facebook and @eatcleanerfood on Twitter. If you are interested in checking out the Eat Cleaner products, meals plans, and other helpful resources, go to www.eatcleaner.com.

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Lauren Wallis is the Co-Founder and President of YOUME Clothing, a San Diego based nonprofit that exists to renew and empower communities through collaborative repurposing partnerships. YOUME Clothing turns rags into resources by providing new school uniforms to children in exchange for their oldest used piece of clothing. The tattered pieces of clothing are repurposed as patches onto YOUME branded apparel. The apparel sales fund the clothing exchanges and community projects.

Before co-founding YOUME Clothing, Lauren went to work for her father’s business after college. It was there that she unexpectedly learned lessons in sales, retailing and manufacturing that would aid her in ultimately running YOUME Clothing. Lauren never wanted to be an entrepreneur or even run a company, but it was YOUME’s mission that caused her to step out of her comfort zone and lead the organization.

In this episode, Lauren shares goals to scale YOUME Clothing as well as expand their mission and model to positively affect many other communities. Lauren also offers sound advice for anyone who is interested in finding ways to “fill the gap” in their community and shares key questions one needs to think about before launching a venture.

Please follow Lauren @youmeclothing on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to check out YOUME Clothing’s apparel at www.youmeclothing.org.

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Hanna is the Co-Founder and President of Lollaland, an infant and toddler goods manufacturing company designed to be functional and fun. In this episode, hear about how Hanna, a chemistry teacher at home with her daughter, decided to design a straw cup that was easy to use, easy to clean, safe (BPA/BPS-, PVC-. Phthalate-free, etc.), Made in the USA, and just plain attractive.

Hanna recalls the day she realized she did not want to be a stay-at-home mom and shares how she transitioned into an entrepreneur through a desire to solve drinking issue for her daughter. Both Hanna and her husband Mark go into detail on what it is like to own a business together. How they manage to maintain a healthy marriage, parenting together, and a growing venture.

Hanna is passionate and dedicated to Lollaland. It’s clear in her stories of what it is like to embark on creating a manufacturing company. She honestly shares the struggles of deciding how to raise capital, coming up with the right product designs, and how to choose a manufacturer to create one’s product. Oh and did we mention she was on Shark Tank and has received funding from Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec? From solving a problem to growing a fun, functional, and innovative infant and toddler goods company, Hanna is filled with wisdom we’re sure you will appreciate.

Please follow Hanna (and Mark) and the Lollaland team at @lollalandusa on Instagram and Twitter. Also, at @lollacup on Facebook. Be sure to go to www.lollaland.com to check out their products.

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Lisa Hickey & Jen Menchaca are two seasoned female veterans in contemporary fashion. They are longtime friends and colleagues and used their combined experience in sales, marketing, and branding to create the perfect collection of elevated basics for the market. The two love t-shirts and have always wanted to start a t-shirt line. Together, they identified a hole in the market for t-shirts in the better contemporary space. They noticed for a lot of brands, the t-shirt is an afterthought. From the beginning, Perfect White Tee listened to their customers by starting with the three classic styles they knew their customers wanted and needed.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Lisa and Jen to discuss their partnership and how it turned into a sweet friendship over the years. The two offer advice on what to look for in a business partner and share the challenges they faced before launching The Perfect White Tee.

Check out the Perfect White Tee website. Lisa is reading The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma, and Jen recommends listening to the Smartless Podcast. Follow on Instagram: @perfectwhitetee

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