In this episode of Double E, Elevating Entrepreneurs, Elizabeth Marie interviews Michelle Honkomp, founder and owner of VPQ, Venture Polish Quartz, a curated vintage jewelry and hair accessories business. What started as a heartfelt effort to help those in need in Puerto Rico post Hurricane Maria, sparked a vision in Michelle, which manifested into a business based on giving back! Every purchase of Michelle's jewelry and hair accessories gives back to one of her two favorite non-profits in Puerto Rico. Michelle started in 2017 and sources and curates the vintage jewelry herself- a lot of the pieces are from the 1930-1960s; she sells necklaces, hand stamped cuffs- some with motivational phrases, gold chains, earrings and hair accessories. Elizabeth's personal favorite is a hand stamped cuff, "Boss Babe"! Michelle walks us through her entrepreneurship journey, taking a roundabout approach into business as she established her business after the fact, obstacles she overcame, tips for growing your social media, empowerment for women entrepreneurs, and some great jokes! You can find Michelle's pieces at the Underground Market in Lower Greenville on Sundays, on her website, shopvpq.com, or contact her on IG @shopvpq or FB -VPQ Jewelry Store to book a private party! This episode is a production of Flourish Multi-Media LLC, owned and operated by Elizabeth Marie.
