We had the good fortune of connecting with . Benson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi ., what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Starting the beanie bar actually wasn’t planned. I grew up crocheting taught by my grandmother. And only did it as a hobby to relax and escape.

When I started my loc journey I could never find beanies to fit my head properly so I started making them myself.

When I would wear them people would ask me where did I get my beanie from and when I told them I made it they would always ask if I could make them one.

And that is how The Beanie Bar was started.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I actually work in finance full time. I have always been a lover of numbers and math. So my career choice is most definitely fulfilling. I have been with my company for over twelve years and I work with an amazing group of humans.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I have recently gotten back into the gym and being more active. I am an outdoor person and I love to cycle. So I would have some active activities planned to start our morning each day. We would cycle at my favorite trail. We would rock climb at my favorite rock climbing gym and we would most definitely go Kyaking. I would be sure they are in town during Xclusive Saturdaz day party at Rokwood because that is indeed a good time. I have an extensive restaurant list so eating out would be an adventure in itself. And of course you can’t go out of town without shopping so going to my favorite mall NorthPark is a must. Let’s just say a time will be had and team NO SLEEP would be at the top of the list.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to shoutout all of my customers my friends and my family. The support and feedback that I constantly receive when it comes to my brand is so fulfilling. So I am grateful for each and every person I come in contact with when it comes to The Beanie Bar.

Website: thebeaniebar.com

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