I’ve been thinking a lot about Women’s History Month this year—and especially about a date I never really stopped to sit with until recently: 1988. That was the year women were finally granted the legal right to own a business without a male co-signer.

That was just 36 years ago.
The same year I was born.

It feels unimaginable that it was only one generation ago that women like me didn’t have full ownership over the businesses they dreamed up. My mom would’ve been several years into adulthood when that shift happened—just becoming a mother herself.

And here I am now, running two small businesses that I built from the ground up.

Grey House Goods began as so many things do—in the middle of the night, during a bout of pregnancy insomnia. I was about 15 weeks along when the idea started swirling in my head. I’d lie awake journaling, dreaming, and trying to make sense of how to create a business that could serve both my family and my creative spirit.

I had no retail experience, but I had a clear vision: I didn’t want to just sell clothes. I wanted to build something meaningful, something flexible, something that could grow alongside me and the life I was living.

When I first shared the idea with my husband Adam over dinner, his response was simple:
"Go for it. You’ve always been successful at what you set out to do."

That support meant everything. And so I went for it—starting GHG through our VIP group, slowly and intentionally, because I knew I needed a second income and the autonomy to create something in my own style and at my own pace.

Being a woman, a mom, and someone who deeply values connection has shaped the way I run both Grey House Goods and my art studio. I lead with thoughtfulness, but I’m also not afraid of the numbers.

I’ve made business decisions that don’t always align with standard retail “rules”—and they’ve always served me well. I think that’s because I don’t separate people from profit. I consider both. I look at the data, but I also look at who’s walking through the door, what they need, and how I can meet them there.

Every decision at GHG is made with my heart, my brain, and the lived knowledge I’ve gathered along the way.
We can be smart and thoughtful at the same time—and I hope everyone who walks into GHG feels that balance the moment they step inside.

This Month, We Celebrate

This Women’s History Month, I’m celebrating what it means to be a female business owner in a world where, not long ago, that wasn’t even an option. I’m honoring the women who came before me and paved the way—and I’m holding space for the next generation of women who will build businesses even bolder than ours.

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting something of your own—big or small—I hope you’ll take this as a sign:
It’s possible. It’s powerful. And it’s worth it.

Thanks for being part of this journey with me. 💛