Introducing Studio Sessions

Creatives and founders sharing the work, wisdom, and wonder behind the brand

Dear Friends,

I’m thrilled to announce a new monthly feature in our Letters We Send Friends community: Studio Sessions.

Studio Sessions invites you into the workspaces and mindspaces of women turning creative vision into thriving ventures. Each month, we’ll sit down with founders of small, emerging labels and independent businesses who are building remarkable brands and share the conversations that usually only happen between friends.

No polished narratives or generic business advice — just honest conversations with small business owners about balancing creative integrity with sustainable growth, navigating challenges with limited resources, and defining success on personal terms. These are the unfiltered stories behind the emerging brands you should know and the independent creatives making waves in their industries.

Our first Studio Session puts the spotlight on The Anteros, an emerging modern luxury label, co-founded by mother-daughter duo Bryn and Lisa Rhoads. Look for it in your inbox this Sunday!

I’ve created this series because I believe in the power of sharing real stories from small, independent creatives — the kind that makes one feel less alone in their own journey and expand what we believe is possible without massive funding or corporate backing. I hope these conversations will inspire, inform, and perhaps even transform how you think about creative entrepreneurship on a human scale.

Who would you like to see featured in future Studio Sessions? Is there a small label or independent creative business you admire? Reply to this email or leave a comment with your suggestions — I’d love to hear from you.

Chat soon,

Angela