Beyond the Seen

In the Wild: Catherine Nikole Jones

Episode Summary

In this episode of Beyond The Seen, we continue our “In The Wild” series with a look at how different creative entrepreneurs find their own authentic voice while still delivering for their clients. This series explores vastly different careers of folks located in Peyton’s home town of Louisville Kentucky. This week highlights Catherine Nikole Jones, owner of Bonhomia.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Catherine discusses:

• how she keeps the faith in a wildly unpredictable world
• what it takes to keep a short line between artist and consumer 
• Consumption vs. Creation
• the role of ethics and transparency in the fashion industry
• how an ancient practice of weaving led her to Guatemala
• the energy that her bags hold, and how customers unknowingly gravitate toward them
• her relationship between external success and internal fulfillment
• how facing the unknown is no longer terrifying, but exciting
• the biggest fear she’s had to overcome in her business
• how a language barrier doesn’t exist with art