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Ingrid Victoria Ruth Anderson of Chimera Lashes is a lash designer, makeup artist, and self-proclaimed “idea person” who realized she needed to focus on just one of her ideas in order to make a big impact.
Before turning to lashes, she previously created a number of different handmade products including Panties with a Pocket and The Crocheted Beard. In this episode, we also talk about finding a business partner to help balance the business side of things with the more creative aspects of running a business.
Find Ingrid & Chimera Lashes online:
website - Chimera Lashes
Facebook - Chimera Lashes
Instagram - Chimera Lashes
Other people & resources mentioned in this episode:
Angee Jackson joined us in the background. She is Ingrid’s business partner, as well as the owner of Miette (a cute boutique in New Orleans) and Mojo Coffee House.
Caroline Thomas - Mardi Gras headdress maker Ingrid mentions near the beginning.
We referenced Episode 030, with Dynamo store owners Hope & Nico.
Ingrid works for Carl Mack Events & Gwendolyn Entertainment as a freelance face painter & makeup artist.
Dragcon - RuPaul’s drag convention where they've sold Chimera Lashes.
Blue Ocean Strategy is a marketing book and idea that Mallory mentioned. She referenced their example of Drybar, the California-based chain of salons founded in 2008 by Alli Webb.
Fantastic Planet - Ingrid's favorite artsy movie.
Lawrence Keegan of GetHellbent Leather is the leather artist Ingrid mentions.
Ingrid mentioned listening to Thievery Corporation on Spotify and the Stuff You Should Know podcast.
Special thanks to:
Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music
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