Doggie Dramas to Fashion Frenzy: Meet the Lawyer Who Turned Paw-some Bandanas into Big Business!

Get ready to be amazed by the paw-tastic journey of Kori Chambers, the Indiana lawyer who unleashed her creativity on the world! Feeling the squeeze of the courtroom dramas, she found an adorable escape with her furry friends, Lily and Cooper. And guess what? Dog bandanas skyrocketed this legal eagle into a whole new orbit.

Who knew that these stylish neck accessories would spark such a business boom? Move over, standard issue neckwear! Chambers took one look at those cumbersome tie bandanas and said, there must be a better way. With some thread, fabric, and ambition, she transformed her hobby into an irresistible small business sensation.

By tapping into the growing online marketplace and flaunting her wares at local farmers' markets and craft fairs, Lily and Cooper products quickly became a must-have item. So much so, she had to call in some reinforcements! Beginning January, you’ll find these trendy canine accessories at a local retail store—move over, mainstream fashion!

But it’s not just about fashion for fur-babies. Chambers partnered with Exodus, an incredible organization based in Indianapolis, to offer job opportunities to refugees. Joining paws with this cause, she hired a talented seamstress from Burma, proving that language is no barrier when it comes to a universal love of sewing.

Did you know that Indianapolis has the largest Burmese refugee community in the U.S.? That’s approximately 24,000 folks as of 2020, and some of them are now part of the Lily and Cooper family!

For all you aspiring young entrepreneurs out there, Chambers has a golden nugget of advice: Just go for it! You never know when your quirky idea could be the next big hit. Even dog bandanas can become a sensation, and there's a world of pet-loving customers waiting for the next big thing.

Chambers is not just crafting accessories; she’s sewing seeds of creativity and empowerment, one bandana at a time. Watch out world, because this is just the beginning!