Show Summary

In this episode, Tina Harper, the owner and CEO of Dream Free Art, shares her story of developing her unconventional business idea amid the pandemic with six kids at home. After initially facing doubters of her creative business idea, she participated in Frederick’s ShePitch contest, and soon, the community fell in love with the studio. Listen to Tina’s journey as a business owner and her experience living in Frederick. 

Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:

• How Tina, a mom of 6, got the idea to transition her business model amid the pandemic
• How Dream Free Art’s experiences are different than typical “Sip and Paint” events
• The story behind Dream Free Art’s Bob Ross-inspired “Happy Accidents” Class, their “Glow” events, and more
• Tina’s experience of participating in Frederick’s ShePitch
• How the community of Frederick has welcomed and supported Tina and her business
• Ways that Frederick County and the community can continue to support small businesses and underrepresented businesses
• Tina’s Frederick Factor 

Show Links:

• Dream Free Art: https://www.dreamfreeart.com/
• Follow Dream Free Art on:
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamfreeartstudio/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreamfreeart
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreamfreeart
• Get in touch with Tina at: info@DreamFreeArt.com
• Dream Free Art is located at: 5104 Pegasus Ct Suite B, Frederick, MD 21704
• Frederick County Chamber of Commerce:
  https://www.frederickchamber.org
• Frederick County Chamber of Commerce’s SheWeek Event:
  https://www.frederickchamber.org/sheweek2023.html
• Maryland Women Business Center:
  https://marylandwbc.org/
• Frederick OED’s EmPOWER Program:
  https://www.discoverfrederickmd.com/empower

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