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COMMUNITY STORIES: ADDI VILLEGAS
This role has allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and find my love for entrepreneurship. I am super grateful for all the opportunities Student-Made has provided for me, and I look forward to continuing to discover what all this organization has to offer.
COMMUNITY STORIES: KENISHA NANDA
Student-Made has provided me with a fantastic platform to attend pop-up shops and publish my jewelry on a website for the first time. I was drawn to join Student-Made because I wanted KN Designs to reach a wider audience.
3 WAYS TO AVOID NEW YEAR BURNOUT
If New Year’s resolutions have ever left you feeling overwhelmed, intimidated, or burnt out… you’re not alone. Here are three of my strategies to help avoid burnout and build habits that can last way beyond January.
A SEMESTER OF STANDOUT MOMENTS
Another semester of Student-Made is in the books, and what a fall it has been! Check out our semester full of milestones.
COMMUNITY STORIES: MADISON BANE
Being a part of Student-Made has made me more confident as an aspiring businesswoman and as a young adult. I have learned how to trust myself and my judgment to spearhead business decisions.
COMMUNITY STORIES: LANDON LUCERO
The biggest highlight of my business was provided by Student-Made which was the Hickory Post pop-up. It was the first time I have been able to be a vendor downtown and I got to meet so many great people which I still have connections with.
4 WAYS TO STAND OUT DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Today, I’m going to highlight four ways to ensure you are making the most of the holiday season!
OUR OCTOBER 2025 TOP BRANDS
Meet the creative student-founders behind Little Artsy Aloe, Cardua Atelier, and Creations by LK.
COMMUNITY STORIES: KATELYN BUSH
I decided to join Student-Made because I decided to start my small business and the program gave me a platform to sell my products and a supportive community.
COMMUNITY STORIES: JAMARION WILLIE
Being a part of Student-Made has changed my college experience. It has given me the opportunity to make an impact, connect with other driven students, and learn how powerful it is when a community comes together to support each other’s dreams.
4 STANDOUT EXPERIENCES OF SHOPPING SMALL
Remember the power your purchases carry. That favorite restaurant, salon, or little shop down the street? Those places exist because people like you choose them.
OUR SEPTEMBER 2025 TOP BRANDS
Meet the creative student-founders behind Julia Designs, Kara Jayne, and Looped with Love by Mhea
COMMUNITY STORIES: HANNAH CONTARDI
I’m proud of our entire branch, and I want to be a reason why our creators are a success. If they look back at their college experience and think about how pop-up shops I helped host were the foundation of their careers, then I know I will have done my job correctly.
COMMUNITY STORIES: TESS RILEY
Owning a business is like buckling up for the roller coaster ride of a lifetime—full of highs, lows, joy, challenges, and everything in between. But as Student-Made emphasizes: you’re not on the ride alone.
HOW TO UNLOCK OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH YOUR NETWORK
Don’t take for granted the power of establishing little connections along your journey. You never know how you will impact someone else, and how someone might impact you.
PARTNER FEATURE: STUDENT-MADE JMU
Many makers have the talent but not the entrepreneurial instinct. Student-Made bridges that gap. It shows how to turn their craft into commercial success.
COMMUNITY STORIES: MEGAN MILLER
I feel such gratitude for Student-Made helping me meet so many business-minded individuals and playing a part in my professional development.
COMMUNITY STORIES: PAYTON WILKINS
Student-Made has given me a deep sense of confidence in both my creative abilities and my leadership skills, and I know I will be successful if I put my mind to it.
PARTNER FEATURE: STUDENT-MADE MICHIGAN STATE
It has been a dream of MSU creators to have their products in a physical store, and our Student-Made partnership helped make this possible.
STUDENT-MADE IS GROWING— AND YOU CAN TOO!
We’re thrilled to be able to share and celebrate this growth right alongside you, and we invite you to experience all of the opportunity, impact, connection and joy that will come along with it.