Born from the same heart and mission as The Skirt Project®, this new program celebrates the women behind small businesses—the dreamers, doers, and storytellers shaping our community with purpose and passion.
Each Brand Muse becomes part of The Skirt Project legacy—a sisterhood of women leading with courage, creativity, and connection. Together, they represent the movement with pride, spreading confidence and community wherever they go.
welcome to
SMALL BUSINESS STORIES
Where women in business rise together — leading with heart, purpose, and community.
meet the team
- Julie, Amanda, & Mel
Born from the same heart and mission as The Skirt Project®, this new program celebrates the women behind small businesses—the dreamers, doers, and storytellers shaping our community with purpose and passion.
Each Brand Muse becomes part of The Skirt Project legacy—a sisterhood of women leading with courage, creativity, and connection. Together, they represent the movement with pride, spreading confidence and community wherever they go.
welcome to
SMALL BUSINESS STORIES
Where women in business rise together — leading with heart, purpose, and community.
meet the team
- Julie, Amanda, & Mel
IMAGINE
sharing your story
while also
becoming part of a legacy.
IMAGINE
sharing your story
while also
becoming part of a legacy.
brand muses
the flour garden
madison
mary
Bloom Esthetic Collective
Gondek
megan
meet the
Rose
meet KATIE
meet LISA
meet MARY
meet MADISON
Earnest
Relax Therapeutic Massage
Craft
lisa
Brewing bliss LLC
Brown
Katie
Tamara & Company
Manahan
tamara
Health Your Way
Louise
meet TAMARA
meet MEGAN
brand muses
the flour garden
Earnest
madison
Relax Therapeutic Massage
Craft
lisa
Brewing bliss LLC
Brown
Katie
Tamara & Company
Manahan
tamara
Health Your Way
Louise
mary
Bloom Esthetic Collective
Gondek
megan
meet the
Rose
meet KATIE
meet LISA
meet TAMARA
meet MEGAN
meet MARY
meet MADISON
the flour garden
Earnest
madison
Relax Therapeutic Massage
Craft
lisa
Brewing bliss LLC
Brown
Katie
Tamara & Company
Manahan
tamara
Health Your Way
Louise
mary
Bloom Esthetic Collective
meet LISA
meet TAMARA
meet MEGAN
meet MARY
meet MADISON
Katie
Meet
Business Name:
Brewing bliss LLC
Location:
Augusta county & beyond
My Favorite Color:
Any shade of green!
My brand
in three words:
Coffee. Community. Connections.
My Drink of Choice:
iced cortado
What I am most looking forward to in this program?
I’m excited to uplift, learn from, and connect with women who share the
same heart and hustle—because small business life isn’t for
the weak!
"My goal is to pour more than just coffee—
I aim to spark joy, build genuine connections, and foster a sense of community."
-Katie
Katie
Meet
Business Name:
Brewing bliss LLC
Location:
Augusta county & beyond
My Favorite Color:
Any shade of green!
My brand
in three words:
Coffee. Community. Connections.
My Drink of Choice:
iced cortado
What I am most looking forward to in this program?
I’m excited to uplift, learn from, and connect with women who share the
same heart and hustle—because small business life isn’t for the weak!
"My goal is to pour more than just coffee—
I aim to spark joy, build genuine connections, and foster a sense of community."
-Katie
Lisa
Meet
Business Name:
Relax Therapeutic Massage LLC
Location:
staunton, va
My Favorite Color:
Purple or black
My brand
in three words:
Relaxing, flowing, healing
My Drink of Choice:
Iced Chai
What I am most looking forward to in this program?
Strengthening my business,
building new connections, and—
most importantly—stepping boldly outside my comfort zone!
"My mission is to inspire others with disabilities to believe in themselves and know that transformation is always within reach."
-Lisa
Lisa
Meet
Business Name:
relax therapeutic massage llc
Location:
staunton, va
My Favorite Color:
Purple or black
My brand
in three words:
Relaxing, flowing, healing
My Drink of Choice:
Iced Chai
What I am most looking forward to in this program?
Strengthening my business,
building new connections,
and— most importantly—stepping boldly outside my comfort zone!
"My mission is to inspire others with disabilities to believe in themselves and know that transformation is always within reach."
-Lisa
Tamara
Meet
Business Name:
Tamara & Company
Location:
Gettysburg, PA
My Favorite Color:
Green
My brand
in three words:
confident, authentic, empowering
My Drink of Choice:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
What I am most looking forward to in this program?
building bonds, creating meaningful connections, and joining a community that helps me become the version of myself I’m aiming for.
"I’m here to do more than provide a service— I’m here to spark confidence, cultivate connection, and help women feel at home in their own skin."
-Tamara
Tamara
Meet
Business Name:
Tamara & Company
Location:
Gettysburg, PA
My Favorite Color:
green
My brand
in three words:
confident, authentic, empowering
My Drink of Choice:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
What I am most looking forward to in this program?
building bonds, creating meaningful connections, and joining a community that helps me become the version of myself I’m aiming for.
"I’m here to do more than provide a service— I’m here to spark confidence, cultivate connection, and help women feel at home in their own skin."
-Tamara
Megan
Meet
Business Name:
Bloom Esthetic Co
Location:
fishersville, va
My Favorite Color:
Brown
My brand
in three words:
Growth-driven. Empowering. Collaborative.
My Drink of Choice:
moscato
What I am most looking forward to in this program?
the genuine connections this program will bring—surrounding myself with like-minded women who share the same drive and passion for growth.
"My heart is rooted in connection. I strive to lead with faith and purpose—helping women rise, grow, and succeed in
their careers."
-Megan
Megan
Meet
Business Name:
Bloom Esthetic Co
Location:
fishersville, va
My Favorite Color:
Brown
My brand
in three words:
Growth-driven. Empowering. Collaborative.
My Drink of Choice:
moscato
What I am most looking forward to in this program?
the genuine connections this program will bring—surrounding myself with like-minded women who share the same drive and passion for growth.
"My heart is rooted in connection. I strive to lead with faith and purpose—helping women rise, grow, and succeed in
their careers."
-Megan
Mary
Meet
Business Name:
Health Your Way
Location:
weyers cave, va
My Favorite Color:
Purple
My brand
in three words:
Empowering. Grounded. Transformative.
My Drink of Choice:
hot Caramel macchiato or latte
What I am most looking forward to in this program?
the friendships, connections, and new opportunities this program will bring as we grow together.
“I started by healing my own story—now I guide other women to find their strength, rebuild confidence, and create lasting change from the inside out.”
-Mary
Mary
Meet
Business Name:
Health Your Way
Location:
weyers cave, va
My Favorite Color:
Purple
My brand
in three words:
Empowering. Grounded. Transformative.
My Drink of Choice:
hot Caramel macchiato or latte
What I am most looking forward to in this program?
the friendships, connections, and new opportunities this program will bring as we grow together.
“I started by healing my own story—now I guide other women to find their strength, rebuild confidence, and create lasting change from the inside out.”
-Mary
Madison
Meet
Business Name:
the flour garden
Location:
staunton, va
My Favorite Color:
Gold
My brand
in three words:
Wholesome, Artisanal, Heartfelt
My Drink of Choice:
pumpkin iced latte
What I am most looking forward to in this program?
connecting with other women who are chasing their dreams and lifting each other up along the way.
"I’m here to do more than bake—I’m here to share stories, spark joy, and keep my family’s legacy alive through every recipe I make."
-Madison
Madison
Meet
Business Name:
the flour garden
Location:
staunton, va
My Favorite Color:
Gold
My brand
in three words:
Wholesome, Artisanal, Heartfelt
My Drink of Choice:
pumpkin iced latte
What I am most looking forward to in this program?
connecting with other women who are chasing their dreams and lifting each other up along the way.
"I’m here to do more than bake—I’m here to share stories, spark joy, and keep my family’s legacy alive through every recipe I make."
-Madison
the team
the team
Meet the Hearts Behind the program
Mullins
Shrader
the team
the team
Meet the Hearts Behind the program
Anam Cara Clay Goods
amanda shrader photography
Honey Ridge & Lace Photography
Matheney
meet MEl
meet amanda
meet julie
mel
Amanda
Julie
Mullins
Shrader
Anam Cara Clay Goods
amanda shrader photography
Honey Ridge & Lace Photography
Matheney
meet MEl
meet amanda
meet julie
mel
Amanda
Julie
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