Cover Feature A New Kind of Entrepreneur Story by Bailey Hemphill • Photo by minorwhitestudios.com
A New Kind of Entrepreneur Artsy Women Breaking The Business Mold
U Nothing is planned in the process, and that is what I like best about it. — Ashley Erks —
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Her Living • June/July 2012
sually, when we hear about an entrepreneur, we think of some smooth-talking, charismatic businessman about to create the next multi-million dollar company. But, as the times have changed, the word “entrepreneur” has become much broader, allowing the inclusion of a unique, more localized approach to business. It may have something to do with the new generation of creatives entering the business world, or the fact that it’s much easier to start a business from home through Etsy and other online markets popping up over the internet. Omahans Ashley Erks, Karrie Mailander, Christy Hunter, and Kaleigh Wiese are just a few of the up-and-coming entrepreneurs that possess the artistic talent and drive to make their recently launched businesses a success. www.OmahaPublications.com