We recently connected with Krystle & Vanessa and have shared our conversation below.

Krystle & Vanessa, appreciate you joining us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

I had been working for the same company for 12 years, while having many creative side hustles. One side gig was doing product and brand photography for other local business owners and creatives. I always knew I would tap into something I was really into once the timing was right. Once my family and I moved to a home with more space, I was really able to expand my creativity. I was a mom of two young children, exhausted and really needing to reconnect with my artistic side again. I’m also a think 10 steps a head kind of person, so I really wanted to come up with something my younger sister and I could do together. I knew if she decided to become a Mom, she would most likely go through the lost myself period, that often times moms do. I wanted to have it all figured out for myself and her.

I moved to my new home a couple months before the pandemic. I had beautiful natural lighting, more space and felt inspired. I started playing with all kinds of clays. I worked so hard handcrafting a bowl which broke after a few days. How I knew I was really interested is that I kept trying over and over again. I started making clay earrings and wearing them to work and getting compliments from my encouraging coworkers, then customers. I worked on the craft and then taught my sister and we offically started our business from there.

We first starting selling through Instagram stories, putting out small collections that would quickly sell out. We even had sales from California to New York. Our minds were blown that strangers would even want out offerings. From there we did our first local market and the rest was history!

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Wild Apothecary & Market is proudly owned and operated by women of color – two sisters of Latina and Asian heritage. We strive to create and provide goods that promote wellness, peace and tranquility. We encourage inclusivity in all aspects of our brand and lifestyle. Every item and product sold by Wild A & M is personally assembled and handcrafted by us.

We are an ever-evolving little shop of wonders that is always sharing its works, wares and ideas with you.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

One of the most rewarding aspects of being a creative business owner is determining your own path and story. You get to link up with other supportive artists and creatives who understand similar goals and struggles.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

To continue to be authentic to ourselves while creating a fun inclusive aura wherever we go. We always want anyone to feel completely comfortable walking into our tent/booth knowing they are welcomed. We love talking to all of our customers, they usually become our friends.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.wildapothecaryandmarket.com
• Instagram: wildapothecaryandmarket

Image Credits
All photos are taken by us