Tierra del Alma
In August 2021, Melissa, a former schoolteacher, became the owner of Tierra del Alma, a ranch providing lodging, Equus coaching, workshops, and clinics, in Hondo, NM. She originally considered starting her business in California but moved back to Hondo for family. This change in plans took courage and a dedicated support system, as her original plans had to adapt to a different landscape, both physically and professionally. Her love of horses and the lessons she learned fro
Tiffany Burke Events, LLC
Tiffany Burke Events is a family-based business serving clients since 2017. They are a full-service design and partial planning team for any event in the Albuquerque area. From weddings and elopements to parties and corporate events, Tiffany’s team is prepared to help you elevate your event’s experience. Their full-service production capabilities include floral design, event design, rentals, dessert bars, sweetheart tables, and more. They are obsessed with themes and focused
Tokay Bead Art
Juanita Finger is a talented artist-entrepreneur who hopes to one day have the craft of bead weaving recognized as a legitimate art form. She came to WESST in 2010 seeking assistance with marketing, website development, and sales techniques to help her grow her startup bead weaving business, Tokay Beaded Art. Through a series of phone discussions between Ms. Finger and WESST consultants in Roswell and Santa Fe, WESST provided ideas and resources to help Ms. Finger increase na
Twenty2seven Photography LLC
Twenty2seven Photography LLC originated in New Mexico and is a lifestyle and outdoor family photography company. The business was created in late 2021 and is owned and operated by Roseanna Chavez. Roseanna has created an “on-location” photography company that focuses on photographing their clients where they feel most comfortable. Shooting “on-location” provides diverse backgrounds and a customizable experience for each client. She feels that family portraiture is valuable an
Two Stoned Betties
Two Stoned Betties makes and sells counterculture art and jewelry at the Downtown Grower’s Market, concerts, and the ABQ ART Walk. Two Stoned Betties is comprised of the creativity and work of Sara Romãn and Kayla Mansfield. The two are life long friends bonded by their love for each other as well as their undying need to create bold, colorful artwork and accessories. Sara started her WESST journey with our “Ignite the Fuse” event. From there she began working closely with a
Upcycled Fashion
Anita’s Endeavors LLC, also known as Upcycled Fashion, is a line of unique gifts that are made exclusively from repurposed materials. Inventory includes women’s and children’s fashions, home décor, and green arrangements. All of the items are crafted by artisans in rural New Mexico. Customers often wonder if products are really “upcycled” as the attention to detail and quality makes it hard to tell what the item was before it was transformed into the current treasure. Anita h
Vapour Organic Beauty
Krysia Boinis has much to be thankful about these days. The last couple of years have been a whirlwind of success for the young Taos, New Mexico-based entrepreneur and longtime WESST client. The private label natural lip balm manufacturing company that she founded with her husband, Greg Martin, gave her the hands-on product formulation experience and business acumen to help her launch an innovative organic cosmetics company called Vapour Organic Beauty in 2009. In just a litt
Video Exitos, Inc.
When Silvia Terrazas first came to this country, her driving entrepreneurial desire kept her focused while she tackled two major barriers: 1) She spoke only Spanish, and 2) Her son was born with one foot which required new prostheses as he grew. Regardless of the adversity she faced, Silvia’s strength and tenacity were instrumental in helping meet business goals. In 2000, Silvia, with her Employment Authorization Card in hand, came to WESST for a loan to open a video rental s