Ashley L "Poppy + Monarch" 🇺🇸Updated 6 months ago
Meet Ashley Lundy & Poppy + Monarch: Pins with Purpose 🌸🦋
Welcome to Poppy + Monarch, a brand where every pin tells a story of resilience, hope, and community. Founded by Ashley Lundy after her MS diagnosis, Poppy + Monarch is all about creating visibility and validation for those living with chronic and invisible illnesses. Ready to explore the heartfelt story behind each pin? Let’s dive in! 🌈✨
What is your Maker, Artist, or Store name?
- Poppy + Monarch — celebrating resilience and strength, one pin at a time 💪🌸
What form of Creative Medium do you use?
- Ashley specializes in enamel pins, crafting each one with the intention of inspiring strength and connection 🖌️✨
How would you describe your design style, art, or genre?
- Thoughtful, vibrant, and full of meaning! Ashley’s designs capture the spirit of hope, resilience, and California’s natural beauty 🌞🦋
What type of products do you make/offer?
- Enamel pins that symbolize strength and solidarity, each inspired by Ashley’s journey and her passion for creating community through art 🧡
Share your Maker Story: How/why did you start?
- After being diagnosed with MS in 2018, Ashley realized the importance of visibility for those with chronic illnesses. She started Poppy + Monarch in 2020, blending her love for pins with her mission to inspire and empower others. Each pin is crafted to remind us to live fully and stay hopeful 🌻
What are your proudest achievements or milestones?
- Launching Poppy + Monarch and seeing people connect with her designs has been a dream come true! Every piece that resonates with someone living with a chronic illness is a proud milestone 🌟
Have you faced any challenges, and how did you overcome them?
- Living with MS while building a business has its challenges, but Ashley’s passion and dedication keep her going. Embracing her journey beyond her diagnosis helps her stay focused on her mission 🌈
What are your future plans for being a Maker?
- Ashley plans to keep expanding Poppy + Monarch, bringing even more meaningful designs to inspire and support the chronic illness community 💖
What tips/advice would you share with other Makers?
- “Let your passion drive you. Embrace your journey and create with a purpose that speaks to you. Your story is powerful and deserves to be shared!” 🌼💫
How can the community connect with you?
- Follow Ashley’s journey on Instagram, explore her collection on the website, and read more about her story on the blog. Each platform offers a way to connect and show support 🫶🌐
Country:
- Based in California, USA, Poppy + Monarch brings a piece of California’s beauty and spirit to people everywhere 🌎🌸
Ashley’s story is a beautiful reminder that resilience and hope can inspire art with purpose. Discover the world of Poppy + Monarch and join a community that champions visibility and empowerment for all! 🧡✨