How Upcycled Accessories Led to an Ingenious Idea for a Whole New Brand with Arkansas Maker Alyssa Bird of Picktokits

Need inspiration for your evolution as an entrepreneur? Well that’s coming to your ears in this week’s episode, which features a conversation with Arkansas-based designer and maker Alyssa Bird. Well-known in the indie design scene that’s bubbled up online in recent years, Alyssa has garnered fans with her brightly-colored, upbeat accessories and jewelry — not to mention her fun, authentic personality that comes through in her regular Instagram videos and social media. When you’re entrenched in one business, it can be easy to stay there even when you foresee challenges to growth and scale. Earlier this year, facing some of those challenges, Alyssa made the bold move to launch a new business that carries her commitment to upcycling and making forward in a form that has the potential to reach many more people through ingeniously cute wall art kits that pair deadstock fabric with wood cut frames anyone at any age can use to craft their own eco-friendly art. Listen in for her story and how she’s building a new company that continues her path in a whole new way. More below:   Meet Alyssa: Pictokits founder Alyssa Bird spent 3 years in the Los Angeles fashion industry and saw a desperate need to reduce the waste from clothing production. Her innovation, mission for upcycling, and love for learning reached a turning point when she developed a new mixed-media art concept by merging the rescued textiles with laser cut wood. Picto Kits is an elevated hands-on experience of art and education that requires no previous training and delivers a playful adventure inspiring individuals of any age. You can learn more about Alyssa and her company at www.pictokits.com.   <3 <3 <3 Oh hey there! Please help the podcast out and leave us a rating and review on iTunes. This stuff is key to the show's success, and I appreciate you helping me play the game. <3 <3 <3 HOW TO LISTEN: Listen online: Just press play above or subscribe via RSS to receive all new episodes. iOS, iPhone, iPad: Subscribe via iTunes or download the Apple Podcast app and subscribe by searching for Spirit of 608 in the app. Android: Download the free Stitcher app and search for Spirit of 608 in the app. Thanks to our episode sponsor Magic Mind! Boost your productivity and get 20% off your next order with code spirit20 at checkout. Want More Visibility? Get Access to Our Free DIY PR Masterclass for Ethical Fashion Brands Now Pictokits is offering 25% off on individual kits to the Spirit of 608 podcast listeners! Use code SPIRIT25 for 25% off your first purchase. Linkage — Connect with Pictokits Facebook: @PictoKits Instagram: @pictokits Website: www.pictokits.com Looking for a job in FEST? Get access to the new Spirit of 608 jobs page Find more episodes featuring women at the forefront of FEST online at www.Spiritof608.com.