I have the pleasure of hanging out with Mimi Striplin, you may know her as the creator of The Tiny Tassel, an apparel + accessories brand inspired by the color and lifestyle of her hometown, Charleston, SC.

If you follow along with Mimi on social media, you know her shop isn’t just a slice of pure joy, but also a space dedicated to elevating local artisans, particularly black women owned businesses.

Mimi is a true artist herself as well as entrepreneur who turned a hobby into a thriving business and today we’re chatting about how she’s harnessed her creative advantages and is encouraging the same in women around her.