Community Highlights

Our community shows up in big ways. Here’s what they’ve been up to lately.

February 2023

• Microjoys (that Cyndie spoke about at Alt NYC) is almost here! 
• Amanda’s new book was an instant add to cart for us 
• This little craft library sparks joy
• Dreaming of spring? Shannon will consult you on your garden 
• Brittany’s delightful home renovation was featured on In With the Old
• Kitaya just launched her new site and it is the sunniest corner of the internet 

January 2023

• Aviva just secured her first licensing deal for her gif stickers (cutest in the biz)
• The Wood Burn Book was in the featured section at Powell’s 
• Liz is opening a balloon kiosk in Asheville in February (better than flowers) 
• Wish we lived in Vegas to attend Tilly’s Art Class on a Tuesday
• Sonia incorporated her business (yay for making things official!) 
• In need of a lawyer? Leah launched her new law firm specifically for small business owners
• Whitney’s shop is ready for your orders (love the botanical art print)

December 2022

• Cassandra’s new sweatshirt drop reminding us we all deserve a trophy 
• Lisa is learning her family’s native tongue and created illustrated flash cards to help others do the same
• Heather and Margo chat about spreading holiday cheer year round 
• Charmaine served as a Canadian delegate for the G20 Youth Entrepreneur’s Alliance 
• Racheal and Michelle built a guest room together
• A connection made at Alt resulted in a Slumberkins show on Apple TV+

January 2020

• Jessica Hische’s second children’s book is already a favorite bedtime read
• Becky and Becky are celebrating one million downloads, holy smokes! 
• Sarah’s printable parties are the answer to many birthday wishes
• Amber’s line of valentines are making us excited to go to Office Depot
• Alex is hosting a Galentine’s Day Jacket Painting Workshop, ovaries before broveries
• Beautiful cover or Motherscope illustrated by Dani Aziz
• Be Valentine’s Day ready with these goods from Daydream Society
• Molly’s first book, Logic Puzzles for Clever Kids, comes out February 11th
• Maca and Lucile created a YouTube channel we actually want to subscribe to
• Lynn launched her first product, a cordless mini glue gun – a crafters dream!

December 2019

• Omaily is helping you be prepared for the new year with her free marketing calendar course
• Alt helped Sarah decide to focus on podcasts, she’s now producing VH.US and hosting Meaning Marketplace
• Sid just launched her line of fitness wear
• Learn stop motion with Collette 
• For every Bravery Bag sold, one is gifted to a child in the foster care system
• Susie just introduced 626 Foundation that provides fully designed and furnished spaces to families affected by tragedy 
• Stacey is gearing up to host her next women’s therapy retreat
• Amanda’s event for Art Basel was written about by Forbes
• Founders in Real Life are celebrating one year in business and opened The Collaboration Hub
• Heather is the newest contributor to Handmade Charlotte
• Mollie is planning her third Dear Daughter Workshop
• Holly launched her Intentional Dreamer course
• Kristen’s photography was published in Imirage Magazine
• Sara’s podcast, Desert Dwellers, is moving right along
• Jessica’s work for Saks holiday campaign is stunning
• These customizable brand kits from Dani are a great way to step up your brand
• Hello dream job, Darcy Miller Designs is hiring! Check out the open positions here. 
• Natalie and her husband just launched Boys Nail Paint (psst, it makes the perfect stocking stuffer)
• Sasha is going to be featured in Marie Kondo’s new book! 
• Laurie Smithwick published this beautiful book of tales of dogs we’ve loved 
• An idea born over breakfast at Alt, several alum teamed up for a rainbow of holiday craft inspiration
• We love these linen holiday banners

November 2019

• So happy Jeran opened her new shop so we can reap the benefits of her thrifting skills
• Culture Co are celebrating landing their first US based client
• Melissa’s new book is all about giving yourself permission to be who you really are
• We’re looking forward to holiday crafting with these DIY Ornament Coloring Kits from Brush Strokes Pottery
• Megan chatted with Florence about taking her illustration business digital
• Anesha’s photography was published in People Magazine
• Ana collaborated with Pipsticks on these cute fall theme stickers
• Cori’s greeting cards are officially in a brick and mortar store
• Useful pitching tips from Mad Rad Media’s free guide
• Juniper Print Shop is releasing a new print a day until Black Friday
• Lindsey will help you nail Thanksgiving with her first online course
• Rachel is this month’s featured artist for The Crafter’s Box
• A Beautiful Mess podcast is here
• Soaking up tips from Jen’s book Think on Your Feet
• Facebook Ads are Fun with the Flairst

October 2019

• Loving the color from Racheal Jackson’s new print shop 
• Hayley designed this beautiful packaging for Nicole (they met at Alt!) 
• Savanna just moved Chomp Supply out of her basement into a warehouse 
• Jen launched her Jumpstart Your Confidence course 
• Shawniece just received her first paid sponsor opportunity (yay!) 
• The first episodes of The Unruly Entrepreneur podcast are ready for your ears
• Ingrid launched The Joy Makeover and we couldn’t sign up fast enough (psst, a few Alt alum are part of the expert lineup) 
• Calico is here! Congrats Brooke! 
• Making a stop at Gwen’s shop, Simply Chickie, the next time we’re in NYC 
• Nikki was working on her book proposal at Alt and now HayHouse is publishing it! 
• Tara collaborated with Candelles to make a Hocus Pocus line 
• Thanks to advice gained at Alt Summit, Meg is hosting lettering workshops
• Justina just introduced an apparel collection in the most beautiful patterns and everything has pockets! 
• Radiant Being Workshop is offering the Alt Summit Community a 35% discount (use code FRIEND35 at checkout) 
• Salt & Honey is celebrating their one year anniversary
• The Nikki Nash Show is another new listen from our community 
• Megan started a Tailwind Tribe for Alt attendees as an easy way to support each other 
• Color Factory Houston is now open! 
• Amanda’s F is for Fashion is now available (the first 20 Alt attendees who use the code APxALT get a free pair of earrings with their order) 
• Becky and Becky are celebrating one year of Cultivate a Good Life 
• Lisa created this custom illustration for Sweetz Brew (they met at Alt!) 
• Camille Andros’ newest book, From a Small Seed, is out in the world today

September 2019

• Alicia’s photography is featured in the latest Click Magazine 
• Kirsten and Heather have designed a workshop called Radiant Being that sounds transformative (November 2nd in LA) 
• Sensi Bikinis is transitioning to all recycled fabrics and celebrating with a launch of their 2020 line 
• Ashley‘s course is going to help a lot of postpartum women 
• Ashlynn and Coby are doing great things with their podcast and had a successful launch of their marriage and recovery course 
• Abby just opened Kate, her third boutique in Kansas City
• 100% due to Alt Summit workshops (her claim, not ours), Eve launched Everything’s Relative 
• Natalie is nailing it as the new editor at On the Dot Woman (and she’s looking for badass women to feature) 
• Job well done to Megan who just re-launched both her websites
• Looking forward to weekly chats with Claudia 

August 2019

• Consider helping an Alt alum in a time of need – all proceeds from this It Takes a Village collection will go to helping Krystal’s family
• Trisha created Stop Motion Kids Camp that’s helping us survive the last couple weeks of summer  
• Seante is bringing birthday celebrations to children who are economically disadvantaged
• Jenn explores the creative process of entrepreneurs and artists on The Creator State, the second season just started
• Nadine just launched a Kickstarter campaign for Mighty Kind: A Magazine for Kids which looks outstanding
• Lindsey and her husband just started a new business, The Bubble Bus Co – now we need to throw a party in Canada
• If you’re looking for a new listen, Mindy just introduced the Influencer Education podcast 
• Want happy houseplants? Amy has a new eBook to help you out
• Leslie Anne Bruce’s book is coming out next month but you can pre-order it now
• Marybel Martin was interviewed by Boni Dutch, both featured artists at Alt 2019
• Dani shares about scaling a handmade jewelry business on Proof to Product
• Lynette created a party line celebrating children of color
• Aria is organizing a two day convention for mom-owned businesses, cool!
• What happens when branding and culture collide? Listen to the first season of Clarissa’s podcast
• Shelly’s lettering book is coming out next week! 
• Garance just announced the latest DORÉ retreat and now we’re dreaming of Wyoming? 
• Claudia shares her cute Latina inspired comics on her new website
  Bonnie’s colorful clothing shop just opened, is it too early to shop for Alt 2020? 
• Perfect for solo entrepreneurs, Jessica and Carrie’s guide to brainstorming solo is now available
•  Let’s make our feed more happy with Deanne’s In Happier News
• A rainbow tulle skirt + 52 inspirational women
• Danitza started the F Word Project (it’s not what you think) 

July 2019

• Ingrid Fetell is offering a free resource to help us all learn the art of joyspotting 
• Have you heard of the publication Rose & Ivy? The newest issue features Julia Stiles. 
• Sahily took the inspiration she gained at Alt and opened up Pigment Vintage
• Jade Bennett and Brittney Gurr opened BFF Print shop
• Cyndie Spiegel announced Dear Grown Ass Women (that name alone requires an immediate follow) 
• Abbi Miller is spilling her secrets in Monday Magic Method 
• Olivia Omega takes the Ted stage
• Becca Clason co-founded the Love Letters Museum (road trip to Utah anyone?) 
• Miranda Anderson published a book about the lessons learned on her year long shopping fast
• Jessi’s dream collaboration with Cambridge is now available at Target 
• Eve Sturges launched her podcast Everything’s Relative 
• Kelly of Studio DIY collaborated with Tubby Todd on a Vanilla Cake Smash line 
• Liz Martin is the latest cover model for Charleston Home + Design Magazine
• Allie Munzer just launched a virtual law firm specifically helping creative entrepreneurs 
• Jennifer Pirch just launched Approved! Licensing Podcast and interviewed a fellow Alt speaker, Sabrina Moyle
• Tara collaborated with Cricut for a Rad and Happy line of products
• Monica and Rachel launched Podcast University to help you start or grow a podcast
• Jess Albins and Ashton Kelley-Werkmeister created a Taylor Swift themed wedding that was featured on PopSugar and went viral

June 2019

• Monique Melton launched the podcast Shine Brighter Together to further broadcast the conversations happening at her anti-racism seminars
• Frosting and Fringe is officially open for business, congrats Jessica!
• Liz Stanley announced The Huddle, a series of intimate retreats for female business owner
• Brooke White dropped the first single from her new album (we’ve been listening to it on repeat)
• Trae Bodge will be moderating a panel at FinCon – Monica and Rachel launched Podcast University to help you start or grow a podcast
• Kachét Jackson-Henderson is hosting Summer Session, a day-long experience for bloggers, influencers, and solopreneurs who want to make an impact- Miranda Anderson wrote a book that’s available for pre-order right now 
• Alison started a new podcast called Business Therapy — coaching real business owners through tough decisions
• Hannah is offering the template to the perfect pitch email that she shared at Alt