Bubble Wrap & Prayers
Bubble Wrap & Prayers  
Podcast: REWORK
Published On: Tue May 12 2020
Description: The government may not consider comic book shops, indoor plant stores, and small boutiques "essential," but these businesses are vital to the unique fabric of their neighborhoods and downtowns. Without foot traffic, they're finding new ways to connect with customers and stay afloat, all while navigating supply chain disruptions and e-commerce logistics. Show NotesAlleyCat Comics website | Facebook | Instagram - 0:55Mighty Con - 1:36"New Comics Delayed Across Industry in Wake of Coronavirus Concerns" (The Hollywood Reporter) - 2:10Our previous episodes about small businesses and COVID covered fitness studios and family-oriented businesses - 2:37Hearth & Hammer General Store website | Facebook | Instagram - 3:29Walden Woods candle - 4:22The Zen Succulent website | Facebook | Instagram  - 8:00Modern Terrarium Studio by Megan George - 9:01Jordan Grace Owens website | collaboration with The Zen Succulent - 10:36Claire Daniel website | picture of her installation at The Zen Succulent - 11:02Mad Cave Studios GoFundMe for comic book shops - 13:25Image Comics announcement on their COVID measures - 13:37Megan George was able to get a Paycheck Protection Program loan, but most of her fellow women of color business owners were shut out - 16:04Sex Criminals - 19:31Moog Theremini - 21:16