Amy started Mimi’s Little Loveys after disability and chronic illness forced her to stop teaching and working with young children. She followed her heart and her own curiosity to create a business that honors her values, and allows her to take care of herself. Amy joins the show to talk about how she's found intentional comfort, and built a life that supports her, and allows her to do the things she loves.
In this episode, Amy and I talk about:
- The single thing that Amy brought with her after her marriage broke down and how it became the key to her new life
- What brought Amy sparks of joy growing up in a large family
- Amy shares how she came up with the business name and who her little loveys are
- We reflect on why it’s often a more extended and quieter journey to finding our own comfort and joy and why it’s vital to understand the importance of taking care of ourselves
- How getting involved with the community during in-person events made Amy feel like part of another type of supportive family
- The shifts Amy and Dan have had to make in their business since the COVID-19 pandemic hit
- Amy’s advice for artisan business owners on how to get their products into the hands of potential customers
- The range of products that Mimi’s Little Loveys offers — including sweet winter themes, holiday bibs, and napkins — and how to find them online
- Three ways that Amy jumpstarts the joy in her life, in the world, and other people's lives
Resources
Mimi’s Little Loveys
Mimi’s Little Loveys on Instagram
Mimi’s Little Loveys on Facebook
uy Jump Start Your Joy: Heart-Centered Ways to Find Joy in The Messy Middle on Amazon (affiliate link)
Follow Jump Start Your Joy on Apple Podcasts
Follow Jump Start Your Joy on Spotify