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COMMUNITY STORIES: LINDA KOMIS
Being a part of this team means helping a new generation of young entrepreneurs grow and prosper. My main source of motivation to continue improving each day is seeing our creators get excited for more opportunities through the program, and seeing them grow their sales.
COMMUNITY STORIES: ADONIAH LEE
I am extremely thankful for the Student-Made community. It’s awesome to be a part of a community doing the same thing you are! It’s a group of individuals going through many of the same struggles and the community shows me I’m not alone.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: KNOWING YOUR MANAGER ROLES
Abby is sharing the manager positions of Student-Made and who to go to when you have questions or want to give feedback!
LINDSAY’S OCTOBER LETTER: THE ART OF PLANNING AHEAD & THE BENEFITS IT BRINGS
Do you ever feel like you’re always playing catch up? Like you’re barely completing your to-do’s on time, and the list is constantly growing? The good news… you are not alone. I feel this way too!
COMMUNITY STORIES: JOSH MEITZ
See how Josh’s photography business got its start during the pandemic, and how his unique lens has landed him amazing opportunities while at Marquette University.
COMMUNITY STORIES: CHLOE BORCHERS
Curious how the impact of being a Student-Made manager can reach far beyond campus? Explore all these ways that Chloe’s experience has stayed with her beyond Appalachian State.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: MAKING SALES THROUGH THE ONLINE SHOP & POP-UPS
Abby is highlighting a very important area of our program— making sales online and at pop-ups. Here’s a reminder of everything you need to know to succeed.
LINDSAY’S SEPTEMBER LETTER
Lindsay’s Letter is a monthly note of encouragement & inspiration for our creative community, offered by our Co-Founder. Today is about appreciating where our past has led us today.
JILLIAN’S CREATOR STORY
“I went through a lot of changes in my four years at UVM. Those changes were all reflected in my art as I started to just create things that make me happy or remind me of things I love about myself.”
BELLA’S MANAGER STORY
“I learned that no matter the situation, if you try your hardest, and act with patience and kindness you can always make a positive impact. I use these as foundations for being a leader in Student-Made.”
HOW MARQUETTE SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED STUDENT-MADE
Marquette student-entrepreneurs are now reaching customers on and off-campus better than ever before… and a talented student-manager team is running the whole platform.
LINDSAY’S LETTER: GROWING THROUGH REFLECTION
Lindsay’s Letter is a note of encouragement & inspiration for our creative community, offered as a monthly resource. Today I was inspired to write about the growth that comes from taking time for reflection.
BRE’S CREATOR STORY
"I am an avid artist, writer, and community organizer. Taking all of my interests and experiences and mixing them with Student-Made has given me the opportunity to more consistently engage with my art-making practices while in school."
ASHLEY’S MANAGER STORY
“If you can treat every adverse situation as an opportunity to learn and improve, instead of as a setback, you will gain so much more from that experience. I carry this mindset into Student-Made, and it allows me to be a better manager for our team. ”
LINDSAY’S LETTER: FOCUSING ON THE POSITIVE
Lindsay’s Letter is a note of encouragement & inspiration for our creative community, offered as a monthly resource. Today I was inspired to write about one overlooked superpower we all have access to, everyday.
SPEAKER SERIES: FORMER STUDENT-MADE CREATOR, ARI BROCHIN
“I had to really sit with myself and understand that there is no clear road path. Obviously there have been thousands of successful artists, but every single one has done it differently So it’s just about learning how you can do it, and how you can get better at it every single day.”
RYAN’S CREATOR STORY
“I no longer burden myself with producing work for the spectacle. Instead, I pour a bit of myself into everything I make in order to bring joy to my supporters, whom I do not chase nor beg for recognition. I revive old materials that would otherwise find themselves in a landfill. In essence, each of my customers receives a sculpture that adorns their body.”
OUR NEW POP-UP SYSTEM: A HUGE SUCCESS STORY
“I absolutely love pop-ups at Clemson. They provide creators with an amazing opportunity to interact with customers in-person, and share their creativity with the community. I know all of the creators were super excited with the turnout of the pop-up. I think both the location and the creators’ charisma helped with the great success of the event.”
LINDSAY’S LETTER: FINDING FOCUS IN BUSY CULTURE
Lindsay’s Letter is a helpful resource for our creative community, where we get to share our experiences & lessons learned along the journey of growing Student-Made. Today I was inspired to write about one particular outcome of our modern, “efficiency-happy” lives.
NATALIE’S CREATOR STORY
“I have considered myself an artist for some years now, but it was not until I joined the Student-Made community, that I held a new sense of inspiration and excitement for the craft that I love!”
