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The Introvert Entrepreneur with Catherine Robinson of Wildwood Aromas – Indie Business Podcast Episode 97

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Welcome to Episode 97 of the Indie Business Podcast! I’m excited to introduce you to Catherine Robinson of Wildwood Aromas in Springfield, Missouri. A self-described introvert, Catherine started her business after she began making aromatherapy products for people who wanted to use essential oil blends to enhance their daily lives but didn’t have, a reputable…

Shop the Indie Business Network 2023 Holiday Gift Guide!

As the founder of the Indie Business Network, nothing brings me more joy than presenting you with this curated selection of artisan made products to make your holidays merry and bright. Our members are going all out to ensure you have wonderful local handmade goodness to share with your friends and loved ones this holiday…

The Joy of Getting Over Yourself with Kimberly Cross of Zhi Bath and Body – Indie Business Podcast Episode 96

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Welcome to Episode 96 of the Indie Business Podcast! On this episode, you’ll meet Kimberly Cross of Zhi Bath & Body in Charlotte, North Carolina. From the time she was a child, Kim has been in the beauty industry. She started out as a hair dresser in middle school. Later, after retiring from the military…

Scrumptious Apple-Scented Candles Plucked Right From the Orchard

Move over pumpkin—it’s time for apples to have their moment to shine! Crisp, mouthwatering, red apples are a signature of the season. Whether you love picking the plumpest McIntoshes off the branch, or bobbing for Galas at a harvest festival, apples are an autumnal icon. So we’re filling our candle collections with fall’s most fragrant,…

Cozy Up With Sweater Weather’s Snuggliest Fall Candles

Fall drops a kaleidoscope of crunchy leaves, cowl sweaters, and oversized mugs of hot, heart-warming drinks. They’re cozy experiences you can melt right into: the signature sweet moments that mean autumn is officially here. The Season of Sweater Weather means a new haul of ultra-cozy candle aromas. We’re talking syrupy scents, fire-kissed fragrances, and smells…

November 2023 Indie Business Book Club: Nothing Is Missing: A Memoir of Living Boldly

Nearly 24 years ago, I left a fantastic career track in corporate America to launch the Indie Business Network. Everyone I knew thought I had lost my mind. At the time, it was a disaster of epic proportions to be fired or laid off, and no one was quitting their job — even if they…

9 Spine-Chilling Candles That’ll Make Halloween Houseguests’ Blood Run Cold

Halloween is nearly here. You’re putting the final stitches into a bloody Bride of Frankenstein costume and finalizing your list of cupcakes crowned with candied eyeballs and spiders. But how can you really leave a lasting scare on Halloween party guests this year? With a chilling array of Halloween’s most hair-raising scented candles! From anatomically…

These Fall Candles are Ablaze With the Spice Rack’s Most Hypnotizing Scents

Pumpkins snatch the lion’s share of the fall spotlight. But warm, full-bodied spices are at the heart of the season. From cinnamon to nutmeg, vanilla to spiked orange, we love filling our homes with the entrancing aromas of autumn. So grab your lighter and strike a match: these alluring fall candles are ablaze with the…

Meet Elle N: Indie Business Network 4Q 2023 Robin’s Roses Entrepreneur Scholarship Recipient

We are excited to introduce you to Elle N. of Rose Nicaud Perfume, our 4Q 2023 Robin’s Roses Entrepreneur Scholarship Recipient! Based in New Orleans, Elle N. creates small batch, hand crafted, artisan perfumes with fine aromatics to bring you the comforts of the Crescent City in the form of elegant handcrafted fragrances. About Elle…

9 Pumpkin Candles Dripping With Fall Vibes

Grab that weighed blanket—Book those hayride tickets—Guzzle those Pumpkin Spice Lattes. We know you’ve been waiting all year for this big moment…it’s officially Pumpkin Season! Fall’s signature plump orange fruit is here to signal the start of everything warm and cozy. So we’re setting aside fruity and floral fragrances for a new season of scented…

Ring in Pumpkin Season With Flavorful Fall Skincare

Pumpkin does more than flavor seasonal lattes and fresh-baked pies. It’s also a mouthwatering addition to your fall skincare routine! Pumpkin season adds a new round of special-edition staples to your beauty bag. From body scrubs to soaps, autumn’s iconic orange fruit can make a big difference. Immerse yourself in a harvest of fall scents.…

October 2023 Indie Business Book Club: Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom and Build Your Empire

As entrepreneurs, we are understandably concerned with how we invest our limited financial resources. As it turns out, we should be at least as concerned with how we invest our limited hourly resources. After all, we can make more money. But we cannot make more time. Our next Indie Business Book Club pick takes this…

Soak in the Last Days of Summer With These Wanderlusty Candles

September sweeps in, and suddenly storefronts are lined with fall’s iconic orange fruit. But not everyone rings in pumpkin season with equal fanfare. Maybe you’re still holding tightly to the final days of summer, thrilled to soak in everything sun-kissed and ocean-splashed before shorter days and cooler evenings kick in. If they have to drag…

Spruce Up Your Study Session With These Stylish Accessories

Whether you’re chasing straight As or carving out time to study up on your side hustle, you need a workspace that means business. But that doesn’t mean stale Composition notebooks or a boring office chair. The right desk (or couch-side!) accessories can make studying fun, breezy, and distraction-free. When it’s time to focus, the room’s…

Indie Business Network Robin’s Roses Entrepreneurial Scholarship

The Indie Business Network was founded in 2000 in order to empower and encourage women to maximize their potential through small business ownership. Over the years, we have been true to that mission. In 2020, we initiated the Quarterly Indie Business Network Membership Scholarship which awards a year of membership and personalized coaching to at…