Woman in Business Profile: Talking Squid

Taryn Boyd, the designer/owner behind Talking Squid started the design/sewing business because she wanted to stay in the art world, but come up with a functional product that she could develop, sew and sell.  She sells recycled t-shirts made into rugs and pillows on her etsy website www.talkingsquid.etsy.com 

Taryn's experience as a photography major in art school helped her to be able to shoot her own product photos. But starting her business certainly wasn't inexpensive. "Every dollar pretty much goes back into the business at this point, but my start up fee wasn't a set amount." Taryn said. Her business is unique because her products are sustainable, long lasting, and durable.  Texture and color are her two most noticeable design inspirations.

When asked what advice she would give other women who want to start their own business, Taryn said, "Go for it girl!  It's hard work but if you love what you do and have a unique and personal product, you'll always do well!"



Her creative family was a big inspiration for starting her business. She says they were "always working on something or painting or doing something with interior design.  I was lucky to have parents and grandparents that supported me pursuing a creative career."




If you want to know what your getting when you buy her products, Taryn says "There's a lot of passion behind these rugs and pillows, they are bursting with love."

Be sure to check out her designs online. They make great gifts for friends and family!

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