In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to an someone who juggles being a successful retailer and an award winning maker. Rita Oates is a contemporary Irish artist who has created her own brand of greeting cards, fine art prints and designer scarves. Her collections combine images with messages of hope and encouragement that are positive, meaningful and thought-provoking. Rita’s work is inspired by nature, kindness and the power of the human spirit. She gives me the inside story with two different points of view. Grab a cup of tea, sit back and listen in!