It’s my 10-year Etsy anniversary! 🎉 But my shop remains on hiatus lol. Why? Let’s go behind the scenes of my small business journey from humble beginnings and learning to realign my creative and spiritual values. This isn’t the end of Ebone and Ivory; it’s growth, rediscovery, and freedom to create on my own terms. 💖 If you’ve ever wondered how to balance your passions with your purpose, or wanted permission to pause something you love, this episode is for you!Chapters:00:00 intro00:54 the genesis01:05 how I came up with the name02:10 the og IG community was poppin03:28 Etsy as my only source of income03:52 my vision05:29 im so proud of me lol06:24 internet friends are real friends08:47 red flags and burnout11:00 I'm not a finance bro12:21 my convictions12:45 I was materialistic13:49 life offline16:43 biggest lesson for me18:54 dear creatives19:44 dear supporters20:03 outro