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An update from the owner of a travel-inspired blanket company.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1538
Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them. Last week, we heard from a Toronto *plant influencer* who offers corporate workshops over Zoom. Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from Jala Smith-Huys, a Pacific Northwest resident who we first featured way back on Ep. 740:. Jala sells beautiful, decorative throw blankets that evoke an image of adventure and nostalgia. Listen to today's episode to hear Jala's updates...MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Seek & Swoon: We're in the middle of winter—cuddle up on the couch with one of Jala's unique throws!
- Trip to Europe Inspires Adventurous Blanket Biz: After returning from an extended trip abroad, this digital strategist draws on a sense of adventure to source and sell heirloom throw blankets.
- Juice Bar Owner Gets Weighed Down With Blankets: When a Canadian juice bar owner wants to start a new business, he goes in search of a heavy-weight product.
- Line Chef Makes Millions Cooking Up Apron Empire: A chef sets out to reinvent the humble apron, growing it to a multi-million-dollar company while still working in restaurants at night.
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