<p><strong>The Interview</strong></p> <p>In this episode of Willow Talk, we talked with <strong>Lennon Dobben-Annis</strong>, the owner and creator behind <a href="https://www.lemmonbylennon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Lemmon by Lennon</strong></a>. Join us for this conversation and learn about Lennon’s mission to help women find confidence through comfort by creating custom swimwear and resort wear that can have a meaningful impact on the way someone feels in their own skin.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>We Also Talk About</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Every creative’s famous last words, “I’ll make it myself.”</p> </li> <li><p>How Lennon’s mom and grandmothers influenced her love of sewing and creating.</p> </li> <li><p>The influence working at Cinnamon Rainbow Surf Co. and living in Hawaii had on Lennon’s swimwear journey.</p> </li> <li><p>The importance of asking for help.</p> </li> <li><p>Lennon’s desire to help women find confidence through comfort and making pieces that can have a meaningful impact on the way someone feels in their own skin.</p> </li> <li><p>The accessibility (or lack thereof) of swimwear in the current market and how Lennon is working to make the industry more inclusive of all body types. </p> </li> <li><p>The inherent vulnerability of swimwear for most people and how Lennon works within those conversations to make her customers feel safe, comfortable and seen. </p> </li> <li><p>The role her soccer team played in the growth of Lemmon by Lennon.</p> </li> <li><p>The inconsistency of sizing across the fashion industry and why Lennon creates custom pieces made to order.</p> </li> <li><p>Why, even though customs may not be the “smartest” business decision by capitalistic standards, they are crucial to Lennon from a mission standpoint.</p> </li> <li><p>Lennon’s desire to bridge the gap between accessible swimwear and sustainable swimwear - something that is often out of reach for many at the moment.</p> </li> <li><p>Society’s obsession with fast fashion and the impact it has on the planet.</p> </li> <li><p>Lennon’s goals for the future of Lemmon by Lennon.</p> </li> <li><p>The moment you shift your business from “mastering your craft” to “growth”.</p> </li> <li><p>Having grace with yourself when you just don’t want to work on your business somedays. </p> </li> <li><p>Why owning your own business is consuming and how to address the inevitable crossroads you’ll have to move past throughout your journey.  </p> </li> </ul> <p>Where to Find Lennon </p> <ul> <li><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lemmonbylennon/">@lemmonbylennon</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://www.lemmonbylennon.com/">www.lemmonbylennon.com</a></p> </li> </ul> <p>Other Mentions</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://www.cinnamonrainbows.com/">Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Co.</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://wavebait.com/">wave bait</a></p> </li> </ul> <p>Keep Listening</p> <p>Did you enjoy this one? Here are a few other episodes of Willow Talk you may like as well.</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://www.thehouseofwillows.com/podcast/working-on-your-business-vs-in-your-business">Working ‘On’ Your Business vs ‘In’ Your Business</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://www.thehouseofwillows.com/podcast/the-art-of-adaptation-finding-the-balance-of-art-and-life-with-jm-leach">The Art of Adaptation: Finding the balance of art and life with JM Leach</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://www.thehouseofwillows.com/podcast/priceless-individuality-with-nanette-pengelley">Priceless Individuality with Nanette Pengelley</a></p> </li> </ul> <p>Wanna be first?</p> <p><a href="https://www.thehouseofwillows.com/newsletter">Sign up</a> for our newsletter to  be the first to know about events, updates and the latest news from our artists!</p> <p>More here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofwillows/">Be featured</a> on our Instagram</p> <p><a href="http://www.thehouseofwillows.com">www.thehouseofwillows.com</a><br></p>