10/29/2019
Is introduction Tuesday a thing? Oh well, I’m rolling with it. I’ve been MIA, but also know there are some new faces here so I wanted to introduce (or reintroduce) myself to all of you lovely people & tell you about what’s been going on behind the scenes.
I’m Lauren and I started Myles and Shaw after feeling the call to give back and advocate for to two nonprofits I believe in.
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If you didn’t know though, Myles and Shaw isn’t my full time job. I work in digital marketing full time, bartend a few shifts a month and with what time I have left, try to squeeze out any creativity that remains for Myles and Shaw. I always want to be real and raw with you all, even in the rough patches & I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t been taxing on me. Lately I’ve had conversations regarding my full time job and where that may lead in the next 2-5 years (because, hello, bills!) and so my mind has been a little absent from this little store and keeping you all updated.
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All around, I’ve tried to keep up in all avenues in life and feel as though I’m failing at some pretty important ones. Taking care of myself mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually is one of those things. And if you don’t take the time to help yourself, you can’t be there to help others. With that, I am dreaming up some plans that will likely reshape Myles and Shaw in 2020.
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While some things may change in 2020, I am still gearing up for the last pop-up of 2019! After my launch in July, I began searching for new companies to work with and let me tell you, that’s not always as easy or fun as it seems. It’s been difficult and a lot of back and forth with people and a few weeks ago I had to cancel a pretty large order. But onwards and upwards. This pop-up may be a little smaller than the first, but I’m actually more excited about it. I’m bringing items from companies that put good into this world and you may even see some things from yours truly.
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If you’ve made it this far - in the post and on this journey - thank you! Please mark your calendar & join us for our pop-up on Thursday, November 21 (one week before thanksgiving!) from 6-8 at downtown! I hope to see you all there!