Ep. 10 In a world filled with uncertainties and challenges, one woman dared to chase her dreams amidst the chaos. This is the inspiring story of Janna Willoughby Lohr, a career woman who faced an unexpected twist that forced choose between a steady paycheck and time with her newborn son. Using the power of saying YES, Janna discovered a newfound strength within herself, using her art to bridge the gap between hearts longing for connection during the pandemic. But what happened next? How did Janna navigate the uncharted waters of motherhood and entrepreneurship? The answers lie in her journey of resilience and the transformative power of art.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Janna Willoughby-Lohr is an artist, poet, musician and entrepreneur based in Buffalo, NY. Her company, Papercraft Miracles, specializes in handcrafted paper art and gifts that bring meaning to people's lives.

Janna founded Papercraft Miracles while still in college in 2003 and has been building the brand ever since. She was awarded a $25,000 Ignite Buffalo Small Business Grant in 2018 and was named 40 Under 40 for Stationery & Gifts from Stationery Trends Magazine in 2019.

Papercraft Miracles thrived in 2020, despite the pandemic and they have done custom projects for major brands such as Twitter and Capital One. In 2021, Janna was selected as one of the top 4 paper crafters in the US to appear on the TV show, Meet Your Makers Showdown. The show is currently streaming on discovery+. She was also recently awarded the Women in Manufacturing Award from Business First. Janna is also very involved in the entrepreneurial space. She is a former board member and chair of the membership committee of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Buffalo/Niagara Chapter and is a founding member of the chapter's Diversity & Inclusion Task Force, working to promote equity and representation for all women business owners. She is also the host of Reach the Stars Podcast-- a collection of conversations with cool people who do cool things. Each week, she brings inspiring stories of persistence, passion and purpose.

Papercraft Miracles

1(855) 4PAPER5 / 1(855)-472-7375

1888 Niagara St. Buffalo, NY 14207

WWW.PAPERCRAFTMIRACLES.COM

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