Ep 170: Founders of LINES - Jiwon Ra and Crystal Pfeifer - Starting a Tattoo Fashion Business from a Mentor Mentee Relationship - Destigmatizing Tattoos and Creating a Safe Inclusive Space
Summary: <p>Today we are joined by the founders of LINES, Jiwon Ra and Crystal Pfeifer. LINES is Tattoo and Fashion Atelier that offers wellness spa services, fashion products, education, and events. In this episode we discuss the following topics:</p> <ul> <li>How Jiwon Ra and Crystal Pfeifer met (from a mentor and mentee relationship) and sharing same ethos and beliefs and values in fashion before starting a business together</li> <li>How the idea of LINES came to be: creating a tattoo shop that also tackles the same issues with the fashion industry Building a strong foundation within the company before expanding on their vision and business goals: having an advisory board and a team therapist</li> <li>Power of storytelling with tattoos and meeting people with different stories and traumas </li> <li> “New York or Nowhere” and how it applies to LINES starting in NYC </li> <p><br></p> </ul> <p>Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to thecityconfessions@gmail.com.</p> <p><br></p> <p><em>*Use the code "</em><strong>THECITYCONFESSIONS</strong><em>" in the description note when booking a tattoo appointment </em><a href="http://www.linesny.com/"><em>www.linesny.com</em></a><em> for $100 off your tattoo*</em></p> <p><br></p> <p>ABOUT LINES NEW YORK:</p> <p>LINES is an atelier offering unique and highly coveted wellness spa services, fashion products, education, and events that foster community and collaboration. Join us as we redefine what it means to be a conscious consumer, and discover the power of responsible design practices that make a difference as a community - celebrating diversity, sustainability and creativity in every STITCH, STROKE, AND FINE LINE. </p> <p><br><a href="https://www.linesny.com/">https://www.linesny.com/</a><br></p> <p><a href="https://noho.nyc/neighborhood-spotlight-crystal-pfeifer-and-jiwon-ra-of-lines/">https://noho.nyc/neighborhood-spotlight-crystal-pfeifer-and-jiwon-ra-of-lines/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lines_newyork">https://www.instagram.com/lines_newyork</a><br></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support</a>
