From the Archives | Shifting the maker mindset with Genesis Duncan, Graphic Anthology

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week, we are amplifying the voices of black artists and business leaders by re-running three of our previous episodes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When we first start our businesses, more often than not, we don’t have the big picture idea of what our brand or business will look like down the road. So many of us embark on this so-called maker’s journey, where we truly discover our strengths, opportunities, and long term vision for our business. Lucky for us, one of our talented Paper Camp alumni, Genesis Duncan of</span> <a href= "http://graphicanthology.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Graphic Anthology</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, is joining us today on Episode 138 of Proof to Product to share her experience and advice for other makers on the path. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Based in Portland, Oregon, Genesis started Graphic Anthology in 2010 with just three art prints and an Etsy shop. Almost a decade later, her product line has grown to include a wide range of greeting cards and gift items that focus on joy, simplicity, and strengthening relationships with those you love most.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today's episode is a powerful one and I know it will resonate with many of you. We talk about how Genesis started her business as a creative outlet and hobby, and why she had to shift her mindset and step into her role and title as an entrepreneur and business owner. Genesis also shares how adding a line of Spanish greeting cards was not only beneficial to her business, but also her personal development.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">ON TODAY’S EPISODE:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What products Genesis makes and sells</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The sales channels she utilizes</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How she decided to start he