We had the good fortune of connecting with Annalyse Aspenwall and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Annalyse, how does your business help the community?
I started my business not long after my daughter was born and not long after my little sister passed away. My sister lost her life from an asthma attack she just couldn’t recover from. Every March (the month she passed away) I do asthma awareness apparel,koozies, and tumbler in her honor. I also take a percentage of every order to donate to the American Lung Association in her honor to help being more research and awareness. This helps me feel close to her and the community all gets to relive her beautiful memories together.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I have always loves crafts and getting creative with absolutely everything. I started my small business with just cups. I then moved onto shirts,hoodies,sweatpants, epoxy cups, sublimation cups, 3D tumblers, koozies, and more. I have recently learned to do rhinestone clothing, and self taught on how to bleach/tie dye techniques on clothing. Doing these techniques along with 3D tumblers help set me aside from other small businesses.

I have learned that practice and patience is key when trying something new. They won’t always be perfect, mistakes happen. Sometimes those mistakes create something amazing.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Definitely a brunch in downtown Wyandotte! So many amazing businesses to shop on Biddle, amazing food and drinks too! Walking by the river on a nice day is so relaxing also!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The Little Baker Lady The owner is Bridgette Traughber. She is amazing small business baker.
https://www.facebook.com/littlebakerlady?mibextid=ZbWKwL her Facebook link

Kellie Bakes & Co.
Amazing small business of sugar cookies, I only own my cookies from her for every event. Owner is Kellie
https://www.facebook.com/kelliebakesandco?mibextid=ZbWKwL Facebook page
Kelliebakesandco.com is her email.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationsbyannalyse?igsh=aXB3eHgwczEwMWZx

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creationsbyAnnalyse?mibextid=ZbWKwL

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