Mogul Mom Spotlight - Jennifer Hilling
WHAT'S YOUR NAME?Jennifer HillingCOMPANY NAMEFinneous & BeanTELL US ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS AND WHY YOU STARTED IT?I have been in the fitness industry for over 20 years now and was tired of always needing to fix my hair during my workout. I am a pretty intense person when it comes to working out, love me some plyometrics and sports training. After my son was born, I continued to work my 9-5 job but needed a creative outlet. I love fabric, paper, and using my hands. I taught myself to sew, sourced out fabric that I now love, came up with some designs and after some trial and error Finneous & Bean was born. It started as a side hustle, but as it continued to grow, so did my desire to do it more full time. Two years back, my mother passed very suddenly, which led me to take inventory of my life and my dreams. After a much needed yoga retreat in Puerto Vallarta and some time off, I "quit" my day job. Ok, I had full intention of quitting but I like my day job and they offered me part time, which I gladly accepted and am very blessed to have. This would give me more time to focus on growing Finneous & Bean. So what is Finneous & Bean? Besides it being the names of my one and only son and one of our dogs(his best friend), it is all hand-crafted eco-friendly accessories & apparel designed to keep you moving. Our bamboo headbands, beanie hats and tees provide comfort, function, and fun for the whole family. Our goal is to inspire people to get out there and move, chase your adventure, find your active, whatever that may be and don't let anything, even your hair, derailed you.WHAT DO YOU SELL?Eco-friendly multi-functional headbands, bamboo beanie hats, essential oil healing bracelets, and inspirational apparel.WHO IS YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE?I truly believe that our products are for anyone who loves being active, loves comfort and loves quality. However, I have been told more often than not, that the Yoga community is where Finneous & Bean belongs. Our empowHERed braided bamboo headband is of boho or mala style when worn as a bracelet (super cute), and it's multi functional abilities make it perfect for all the ups and downs of yoga without the slipping.WHAT 3 PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?1.Like so many people, my life in general has not been easy, but I proud that I listened to my inner knowing, took the leap to create something I love, and now run a business I am proud of.2.I am proud that I have had so many customers come back to me stating that my headbands are the best ones they have ever owned and will not wear anything else.3.That I have been selected numerous times for celebrity giftings.WHAT MAKES YOUR BUSINESS STORY UNIQUE?Nothing and everything. My story is not unique because there are tons of men, women, moms, people out there, struggling everyday, going through the good and the bads of life trying to make their dream work. In that sense, I am not special. What does make my story unique is that it's mine and no one could ever be me or do the things I do in the exact way that I do them. No one has my drive, my heart, my passion to create something I feel serves a purpose. No one has my son Finneous, who motivates me everyday to keep going.ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE?Be exactly who you are and follow your dreams, even if people think you're crazy. This is not thier journey, it's yours. You are the only one that needs to believe in it!HOW CAN WE FIND YOU?Email - Finneous.bean@gmail.comFacebook- http://facebook.com/fiinneousandbeanTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/finneous.beanWeb Site - http://www.finneousandbean.com