This week, I sat down with Esther Hempel, the self-taught leather maven behind DUVAL, a leather handbag and accessory brand from right here in Edmonton, Alberta. We talked working in retail, creative education, and what it's like to hand stitch leather bags with children running around you at all hours of the day. Listen to our chat here: You can also tune in and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play! Photography by Andrea Beça. That's So Maven! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB Financial. The network is growing as we speak, so make sure you check out all of the local podcasts who are a part of it! Remember, listeners of the show can get $5 off a ticket to see Doug Hoyer & Strings at CKUA presented by the Alberta Podcast Network by using the code APNROCKS at checkout. Get Tickets Other events mentioned on this episode: Wing Woman Babes Who Brunch ft. Ashley Janssen Andrea Beça's DIY Video & Discoverability workshop Thank you so much for tuning in! This is the official start of the new publication schedule for That's So Maven!, which means there's no new episode next week. On March 20, we'll be meeting Kari Skelton to talk about what it's like to build a career as a blogger and influencer.  See you in two weeks! Andrea