Episode 005 – Lissy Rawl – Little Fish Boateak

In this special edition of Listen LowCo, guest host and artist Leli Holmes sits down with fellow creative entrepreneur Lissy Rawl, founder of Little Fish Boateak and co-founder of Clover and Palm, for an honest conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, burnout, and building a successful handmade brand in the Lowcountry.Lissy shares the inspiring story behind launching Little Fish Boateak from her garage over a decade ago while raising young children — teaching herself jewelry making through YouTube tutorials, experimenting with fabrics and textures, and slowly growing the business through pop-ups, trunk shows, and word of mouth.The conversation explores:Starting a creative business from scratchTurning handmade jewelry into a recognizable brandGrowing a business while raising a familyThe realities of burnout as an entrepreneurLearning business, branding, and marketing on the flyCreativity, design, and finding your artistic voiceBuilding authentic Lowcountry-inspired productsAI and the future of creative designThe launch of Clover and PalmWhy community and supporting other women entrepreneurs mattersLissy also opens up about the challenges of scaling a handcrafted business, finding quality manufacturers, navigating creative burnout, and learning how to rebuild a healthier balance between work, creativity, and family life.For artists, makers, entrepreneurs, and anyone building something creative, this episode offers a deeply relatable look behind the scenes of what it actually takes to turn passion into a sustainable business.🎙️ Listen LowCo highlights entrepreneurs, artists, and business owners throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry — sharing real stories, lessons learned, and the journey behind building meaningful brands and businesses.