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NAME<\/strong>
Lavena Lewis<\/span><\/p>\n

LOCATION<\/strong>
VENA VENA HANDCRAFTED<\/span>
5870 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90038
Visit<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

WEBSITE<\/strong>
venavena.com<\/a><\/p>\n

YEAR FOUNDED<\/strong><\/span>
2017<\/span><\/p>\n

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VENA VENA HANDCRAFTED<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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OUR PURPOSE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To create handcrafted handbags and small leather goods.<\/span><\/p>\n

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WHY WE DO IT<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I do it because it\u2019s amazing seeing what I create come to life knowing it has a purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MY STORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The business began out my love for handbags as well as sewing and designing. I learned to sew from a young age and this was my chance to show my creativity \u2013 as well as my strength \u2013 to be able to launch the business from a homeless shelter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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WHY WE LOVE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Los Angeles is an amazing place to be a woman in business today. There are so many resources available here that are unique and can set you apart in the business world.<\/span><\/p>\n

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THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE WE FACED<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Working capital.<\/span><\/p>\n

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