295 Sustainable Bowties & the Facebook Small Business Council w/ Nisha Blackwell

Nisha Blackwell is the founder & lead design curator of Knotzland Bowties. Founded in 2014, Knotzland specializes in custom handmade bow ties made from repurposed and reclaimed materials. Driven by her passion for the environment and reducing waste, Nisha began Knotzland to create distinctive, fashionable goods that speak to the individuality of her customers. Dedicated to sourcing high-quality, salvaged materials, Knotzland issues limited edition, one-of-a-kind bow ties. Nisha was recently named to Facebook’s small business council. We discuss her humble beginnings, how Instagram has been crucial for growing her business, and how mentors have played a role in her business. Mentioned The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems by Van Jones Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Nisha’s Challenges; Support makers & businesses of color and find creative ways to reuse and upcycle material. Connect with Knotzland Instagram Twitter Facebook Website Nisha Instagram Connect with Piper Creative YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter Website If you liked this interview, check out previous episodes with Pittsburgh Tech Council President Audrey Russo, Black Tech Nation founder Kelauni Cook, and community organizer William Generett. Subscribe on iTunes |