From Paper to Purpose: Building a Business That Creates Connection| Janna Willoughby-Lohr| The Cyber Savvy Woman| EP 153

In this episode of The Cyber Savvy Woman, Rachele Schainker speaks with Janna Willoughby-Lohr, founder of Papercraft Miracles, an eco-friendly handmade paper art company based in Buffalo, New York. Janna shares her journey as an artist and entrepreneur, explaining how her love for poetry, creativity, and working with people led her to build a business that combines meaningful storytelling with sustainable art.

Rachele and Janna discuss how personal loss inspired the creation of Papercraft Miracles and how art can help people connect with their memories, emotions, and stories. Janna shares examples of her handmade and plantable paper products, including custom invitations, stationery, and corporate gifts made from meaningful materials. They also explore the importance of sustainability, finding the right clients, and building a business that creates value beyond profit. Janna explains how she uses tools like Zoho One and Zapier to manage projects and streamline operations, while taking a thoughtful approach to AI and its environmental impact.

This episode explores what it takes to build a purpose-driven creative business while staying true to your values. Janna shares honest lessons about entrepreneurship, learning as you grow, and why business owners should not wait for everything to be perfect before taking action. She reminds listeners that meaningful work can bring people closer to one another, support the planet, and inspire positive change.

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