LAUREL JENKINS – Laurel is the founder of Emporium 23, a thriving retail brand known for its soul, style, and community impact—but her true gift lies in helping others build businesses that feel just as aligned.
Before launching her own storefront, Laurel spent years in corporate retail, where she mastered the metrics, margin sheets, and behind-the-scenes strategy it takes to run a profitable business. She understands the numbers—but also knows they don’t tell the whole story.
With over a decade of hands-on experience growing a purpose-driven brand from scratch, Laurel brings both practical wisdom and deep empathy to every consulting session. She’s walked through burnout, built systems from chaos, figured out what sells (and what doesn’t), and created a space where creativity and cash flow can thrive together.
Now, she helps other shop owners, makers, and dreamers cut through the noise, clarify their vision, and build retail businesses that actually work—without losing what matters most. From vendor sourcing to brand storytelling, event strategy to customer experience, Laurel offers real-world insight and heart-centered guidance that meets you right where you are.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step—Laurel’s been there. And she’s exactly the kind of guide you want in your corner.
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ANDREW WALKER – Business Strategist and Systems Architect
If Laurel is the soul, Andrew is the spine. With a sharp mind for systems and a heart for people, Andrew brings structure, strategy, and sustainable growth models to the small business table.
With over 15 years as a seasoned entrepreneur and Founder and Creative Director of the KANSO creative, Andrew has helped dozens of businesses refine their operations, streamline their marketing, and scale their impact without burning out. His specialty? Cutting through chaos to build clarity—turning scattered ideas into strategic action plans, and translating big dreams into everyday results.
Where Laurel brings creative insight and retail-rooted wisdom, Andrew ensures that behind every inspired idea is a rock-solid system ready to support it. From branding and SEO to operations and client communication, Andrew helps small business owners feel empowered and equipped.
He’s not here to give fluff. He’s here to help you figure out what’s not working—and fix it. With equal parts candor and compassion, Andrew is the person you call when you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start running a business that truly works.
