Small Business is the backbone of America. We create communities, contribute, and set an example for the future. #15yearsinbusiness #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #8limbssewingschool #8limbs #justdoit #yougotthis #sinkorswim #soar #fullpower #yourbestself #independent #likeaboss #echoparklife #itonlyjustbegun #erikaikeler #ilovemystudents (at 8-Limbs)

Los Angeles' KTLA Morning News failed miserably with their "man on the street" segment today. It was hilarious. They asked several people what they thought of the breaking news that Justin Bieber is engaged to Hailey Baldwin and not one person gave a shit. To quote the newscaster "I know the problem. We're in Echo Park and everyone in Echo Park is too cool to care about Justin Bieber." Damn straight. #justinbieberengaged #breakingnews #justinbieber #haileybaldwin #echoparkattitude #ktlamorningnews #noonecares #justinbieberengaged #justinbieberandhaileybaldwin #echoparklife #echopark #losangeles #hollywoodgossip #celebritynews

Sept shows central to LA! #littlelonely #thelexington #soundmajesty #folkthingsup #theescondite #thekingsinn #storiesla #songwriters #showcase #tellmeasong #sunsetboulevard #toydistrict #dtlaartsdistrict #dtla_everyday #echoparklife #ilovela #livemusic #folklife #folkfest #americanmusic #americanamusic #storiesbooksandcafe #livemusic #divebar #independentbookstore (at Los Angeles, California)

I started my ceramics class tonight @cobaltandclay and I loved the instructor, the studio is organized and gem of a place to learn in. #frogtown #echoparklife #independentsschoolsaremyfavorite #womanbusinessowner #ceramicsclass #ilovemakingstuff #ilovesmallbusiness

I started my ceramics class tonight @cobaltandclay and I loved the instructor, the studio is organized and gem of a place to learn in. #frogtown #echoparklife #independentsschoolsaremyfavorite #womanbusinessowner #ceramicsclass #ilovemakingstuff (at Cobalt and Clay)

Anyone who knows me knows I love what I do. This photo really captures the happiness my work brings me. I'm grateful infinitely that my small business works, that students enjoy their time at 8 Limbs, and that old school practices, like building and making cloths, are alive for anyone. It's so satisfying to build and make, to design and creatively explore your possibilities. Businesses are developed through my school, concepts are launched, people are empowered through learning to make things. People find relaxation, it's calming to focus on building something, challenging but calming. I love the energy I have for my practice, the people I work with in each class, and the creative community that surrounds me. Words can't describe how happy I am at work. I truly love what I do. #pouryourheartout #findyourbliss #followyourbliss #learnimaginemakebuildsew #echoparklife #echoparksewingschool thank you @tamarawasserman for snapping this pic. ❤️🙏🏼