Tag: Community + Culture

Side Hustle Stories: Amberly Washington of REVELRY

Side Hustle Stories: Amberly Washington of REVELRY

Moving to the capital city really got the creative juices flowing for Amberly Washington. While working in commercial real estate in Dallas, Amberly started her own Etsy shop on the side that was dedicated to DIY hair accessories for weddings and everyday wear. After realizing […]

Jen and Forrest Harmel of A People Party, Forrest Woodworks and The Food Park

Jen and Forrest Harmel of A People Party, Forrest Woodworks and The Food Park

For Jen and Forrest Harmel, their entrepreneurial journeys are a family affair. The creative West Texas duo support their family with three businesses out of Abilene — A People Party Productions, an event and marketing company geared towards small businesses, Forrest Woodworks, custom woodworking and […]

Hayley Swindell of The Refinery

Hayley Swindell of The Refinery

It takes a lot of tenacity and positivity to pursue your dreams, and those are two things that Hayley Swindell, founder of The Refinery, definitely isn’t lacking. After graduating college and working in advertising sales and the non-profit space, Hayley started her own side gig, […]