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Christie Krasteva of CEVARI [Indie Stories: Episode 86: Podcast]

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Welcome to Episode 86 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today’s Indie Story introduces you to Christie Krasteva of CEVARI, in Charlotte, North Carolina. A self-described “nature girl,” Christie grew up surrounded by all types of entrepreneurs including farmers, auto body shop owners, construction engineers, charter boat owners, horticulturists and more. Having been exposed to entrepreneurship…

Fitness Fanatics Swear By These 9 Post-Workout Bath and Body Products

Summer is the time of year to kick down the doors and finally get outside to enjoy the sun. It’s the time of year for long walks or runs, bike rides, and beautiful hikes. Maybe you’re also ready to shake off quarantine and get back to the gym or yoga studio. ::raises hand:: Putting in…

Rock Out With These 10 Music-Inspired Candles and Scents

There are so many things to love about summer…the food, the friends, and the music. Summer months are known for the biggest chart-topping jams that put a smile on our faces and a pep in our step. When it’s time to move and groove to the music, the right candle or scent is the perfect…

9 Zodiac & Celestial-Inspired Beauty and Home Products That Will Leave you Starstruck

Summer is officially here! The sun has passed over the Tropic of Cancer, and it’s time to luxuriate through long summer evenings in this season of growth and change. The Summer Solstice debuts a new energy: refreshed, renewed, and ready for abundance! There’s no better way to celebrate this energizing time of year than with…

10 Pink Products That Will Knock The Socks Off Anyone Who Loves Pink

Lovers of rose and blush tones are in luck this month—the calendar mavens have declared June 23rd as National Pink Day! Plus, this year, it lands on a Wednesday, and any true pink fan knows what that means…”On Wednesdays, we wear pink!” We know that true pink fans don’t need to be told when to…

Celebrate Pride Month with Dwayne Schock of American Homestead Mercantile

As the founder and leader of the Indie Business Network, one of the things of which I am most pleased and proud is that IBN serves people from all walks of life who make all kinds of products in all sort of different niches. Each of our members has more creativity in their pinky fingers…

Top 10 Reasons You Should Seriously Consider a Membership Business Model

Have you ever thought adding a membership component to your current business model? If you’re like most of our members, you probably have. But even if you haven’t I strongly urge you to seriously consider it. The membership business model has done more for me personally and professionally than I could have ever imagined. It…

Father’s Day Gift Guide—12 Of The Best Gifts to Celebrate Dad

Sunday, June 20th, marks a special date on the calendar for celebrating dads, grandpas, uncles, and other awesome dudes in your life. You handle the hugs. You plan the adventurous (or relaxing!) day. We’ll take care of the gifts that’ll score big points with your pops! Think it’s just another year of neckties and patterned…

Add These 10 Bookish Candles and Scents to Your Summer Reading List

Calling all lovers of literature! Book critics and bloggers are already buzzing about this summer’s most anticipated reads. Whether you’re jet-setting to a tropical oasis or staying in for an afternoon on the patio, a good book is an absolute must-have. Your imagination is ready to set sail for new worlds—and the right candle or…

Wow Your Summer Guests with these 9 Home Decor Ideas from American Makers

Move over holidays: long, warm, and sunny evenings make summer the choice season for get-togethers! With the right essentials in place, setting up the perfect summer gathering doesn’t need to be stressful. Get ready to step into the new season—this style guide has everything you need to get your home ready for a summer to…

Summer Shopping Guide—10 Beauty Essentials for Fun in the Sun

Who’s ready for SUMMER? Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to the year’s sunniest season. Celebrated on the final Monday of May, it’s a special day to commemorate our veterans and their utmost sacrifice for our nation’s freedom. With the change of seasons comes backyard BBQs, lazy days by the pool, and sun-splashed activities like swimming,…

Christine Mineart of Sent Nudes [Indie Stories: Episode 85: Podcast]

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Welcome to Episode 85 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today’s Indie Story introduces you to Christine Mineart of Sent Nudes, in Oakland, California. Shortly before the pandemic lockdowns, Christine and her friends decided to create a day centered around making their own perfumes and then visiting a local perfume museum. They ordered all of the…

Book Your Ticket to Paradise with These 9 Tropical Beauty Products

The weather is warm and the ocean is a’sparkle—the summertime vibes are seriously activating our sense of wanderlust! If you have already claimed your spot on Indie Business Retreat 2022 in the Dominican Republic, you’ll be in paradise soon enough. (You can still register to join us!) But until then, if you are daydreaming about the…

9 Irresistible Handcrafted Fragrances You Can Wear This Spring and Summer

The sun is shining, flowers are in bloom, and relaxed (and vaxed!) quarantine measures mean we’re raring to reconnect with old friends and our favorite family members. The siren call of the outdoors is thunderous! Fortunately, these Indies will help you with perfumes, eau de parfums, colognes, and other personal fragrances so you can emerge…

Mother’s Day Gift Guide—12 Thoughtful Gifts You Can Buy Now

“Siri, what day is Mother’s Day?” If she told you Sunday, May 9th, she couldn’t be more wrong — because, as we all know, EVERY DAY is Mother’s Day! But the month of May does bring a special date on the calendar where we can shower mom, grandma, auntie, a BFF and all of our…