BONUS: Celebrating Local Artistry: A Conversation with Natalia of Dock 5 The Joy of Supporting Local Businesses

Celebrating Local Artistry: A Conversation with Natalia of Dock 5 Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast: Nurturing Home, Empowered Self, I'm your host LoriLynn. Today we discuss the significance of supporting small businesses with Natalija, the owner of Dock5 in Duluth, Minnesota. Natalija shares her inspiring journey from a designer in San Francisco to a successful entrepreneur back home, creating unique canvas bags and fabric collages. A great gift idea that will be treasured for years to come shop DOCK 5!  Learn about the challenges and rewards of running a local business, the beauty of Minnesota's wildlife reflected in Natalija's work, and the importance of shopping local for community growth. The discussion highlights the personal and economic benefits of supporting local businesses, with Natalia detailing how her art reflects Minnesota's natural beauty and her experiences within the local art community. Practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and details on where to find Natalia's work are also discussed. Tune in for heartfelt stories, artistic insights, and practical tips on uplifting the small businesses around you.Visitors are welcome to visit DOCK 5 2311 Minnesota Ave. Duluth, MN 55802The Studio is open Saturdays & Sundays 11:00-4:00 Weekdays by Appointment Please call 218.213.3958 NatalijaLinks: FB:  @dock5duluthIG: @dock5duluth EmailEmail: [email protected] Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Country Proud Living00:36 Meet Natalia: The Heart Behind Dock501:57 Natalia's Artistic Journey and Inspirations05:03 The Impact of Local Art and Community05:57 Challenges and Triumphs of Art Fairs07:41 Signature Pieces and Their Stories12:35 Upcoming Shows and Future Plans14:52 Supporting Local Businesses: Why It Matters18:43 Advice for Aspiring Creative Entrepreneurs21:17 Where to Find Natalia's Art23:40 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLet me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you!Welcome to Country Proud Living, the podcast where nurturing spaces empower your life, and every day feels a little more like home I'm Lori Lynn, a certified interior designer, creative soul and a woman navigating the beauty and becoming of mid-life. Here, we explore meaningful home design, intentional living, personal growth and the courage to create a life that feels like your own. I'm so glad you're here.  Thank you for spending this time with me. If today's episode encouraged you, please follow Country Proud Living, and share it with a woman who might need it, too. Every share helps more women discover nurturing home design, intentional living, and encouragement for creating a life that feels like their own i'm so grateful you were here today. Until next time, love and light, Lori Lynn. Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!