The 21st Friday four of 2024
We are days away from June! The sun is shining, the plants are growing, so let’s get into the Friday Four! This is simply a weekly highlight from behind the scenes at Tura Lura Co.
Tura Lura Co. has officially been open 90 days in our little space! That’s three whole months! And I’ve learned so much. I posted on social media this week that one of the things I am grateful for is being able to test my assumptions in my own spot, then pivot when needed. One of those things I am so glad I tried was walk in hours. And with a grateful heart, I am cutting back those hours to make more space for the private parties. But have no fear, I’ll still be open as part of West Branch Wednesdays, and as part of all our West Branch events! You can always check the upcoming studio hours and events on the website!
The heart of what Tura Lura Co. does is hosting events and gatherings! The June schedule has a few opportunities to gather in community with others, and I’ve been planning some special parties for people! I am obsessed with the new sign in the space, that we can customize and change out to say things like “happy birthday” with your person’s name or even a favorite quote. Our creative classes aim to sparkle and delight your guests, and adding some more personalized details have been so wonderful. The July schedule releases next weekend and can’t wait to share more about the summer happenings :)
One of my growth areas is what you are reading today, sharing more about the business - and in essence myself. It’s really hard to get in front of a camera, to sit down to write weekly emails, to plan out what I want to put on social media, or say to a room when asked to speak on a topic. My hands shake. My heart races. These are a practice of resiliency. I know I’ll have some errors in what I say, or in my grammar. There is vulnerability. And there is always growth. This week I was fortunate enough to practice and share more about Tura Lura Co. through a guest blog conversation with my friend Jess. She’s a fellow mom, entrepreneur, and volunteers at the school where our kids go together. Plus her work is absolutely beautiful if you are looking for a family photographer!
This week I got to do a “refill presentation” with 1 Million Cups (1MC), an organization I was connected to for entrepreneurs. It was really fun to talk and connect with the organizers, learning more about what they are doing in the community. I get a lot of folks curious about starting their own business asking me where to begin, and I always point to our local community resources like 1MC to get started. No path is the same, but the folks with Greater Iowa City (and all the entrepreneurship programs) have been and continue to be, such a huge help for me.
That’s all for this Friday! I hope it’s a great one!
Erika
