I took all the fun classes and earned BAs in Art and English. I spent my time learning how to draw the human form, craft a quirky character, and run my own art print business. I began teaching other students (and some professors) how to open an Etsy shop, pay taxes, write blog posts, and figure out their brand. It wasn't long before I burned out though.
The business shifted into a 6-figure embroidery kit business after lots of user input. Over the 10+ years I ran it, I wrote an embroidery book, stocked 200+ shops across the US, vended at countless shows, and ran a monthly subscription club. I spoke at conferences and helped friends tweak their businesses to be more profitable and easier to run.
Wanting another change, I started taking UX/UI courses online and discovered I'd been using UX skills for years. Now I'm helping women-owned businesses delight their customers with user-centered websites and products. I'm also digging deep with them into their businesses to see how we can streamline their offerings and delight their customers even more.