In the first episode of the new “Everyday Woman” series, Julie Bedard joins Melissa on the mic to tell a personal story of how she came to launch her air plant business in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Artie Party. After several years of dedicated employment, Julie was let go from her corporate job by a company that preached “We Are Family” but whose loyalty didn’t run nearly as deep as Julie’s. She used this heartbreak and betrayal to fuel creativity and inspiration that steered her down a path to finding a new job with a perfect company… HER OWN!
In this episode, we talk about:
- White Claw’ktails (i.e. mango White Claw with a tajin rim)
- Getting laid off from a corporate job after years of dedicated employment
- Working for corporations that don’t practice the core values they preach
- The toxicity of tying your self-worth to your job title/pay rate
- Using creative talents to sell products as a source of income
- Becoming a full-time entrepreneur and launching your own business
- Seeking support from friends and family
- Air plants and DIY kits
- The meaning of Sisterhood
Resources:
- Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts
- Listen to this episode on Spotify
- Shop The Artie Party
- Follow The Artie Party on Instagram
