Passion Perspective

Growing Weisser is going to start a new “tradition” called “Passion Perspective”. “Passion Perspective” will be a unique way to share a glimpse into the lives of some intriguing people who are pursuing their passions. Throughout the next year we will be devoting one week each month to feature a guest that has a true enthusiasm for the work they are doing. Our “Passion Perspective” week will include exclusive interviews to introduce you to many of our favorite friends who are on a journey of taking their passions and turning them into small businesses. We will share the steps they took, the challenges they faced, and the blessings that have come as well as their long term goals and dreams for the future. We will have awesome giveaways of products provided by each guest. Check back tomorrow for details about entering the giveaway.

 

Our first blog Guest is Annie Bruce, owner of the “Brooklyn Owl”. Annie was born and raised in Lemoore, CA in a Christian family with 2 brothers and wonderful parents.  She has always been a sporty girl and set a few records in college.  Her mom, Sue, was her best friend.  Sue suffered from leukemia for much of Annie’s childhood, which made the moments they shared together as mother and daughter sacred and special to Annie.  Sue went to heaven right before Annie graduated from college, and Annie was sad to see her go, but grateful for the time they had together to make lasting memories.  Annie met a nice boy and after a few delightful years of dating they got married and moved to New York City.  They lived in Manhattan for their first year of marriage, and then moved to Brooklyn.  In October of 2008 Annie delivered a baby girl who they named Bee!  Annie became a stay at home mom, and developed the business that is now Brooklyn Owl.  “These days, our “baby girl” can sew and read, that nice boy I married is a nice man and my life is a mix of running a small business and trying to be the best wife, mother and believer in Christ, I can be.”

When we asked Annie to tell us about herself, she answered the following questions with these responses:

1. Life motto:  Dress your dreams in work clothes.
2. Favorite food:  Can I count dark chocolate as a food? If not then I do love a tasty burrito!
3. Favorite dessert: Dark chocolate of course!
4. Favorite Disney character:  Anna from Frozen
5. One thing you can’t live without:  Jesus in my life and chapstick.
6. One bucket list item:  Travel to Paris with my daughter and husband.
7. Favorite Bible verse:  Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
8. My mom was best friends with Kerry and I have such fond memories of being best friends with the Weisser girls growing up!

I remember meeting Annie when she was 5 years old. She was attending the same swimming lessons as my older daughters and her mom and I became friends that summer. Our hearts were knit together and we began a lifetime of wonderful family gathering. Annie had the sisters she had always wanted and my girls had a precious forever friend. We moved away a few years later, but our hearts stayed connected. Bekah and I were able to go visit Annie in New York when Bee was born and I have had the privilege of being a support to Annie as she and Cory have navigated through many of Bee’s childhood stages, milestones and challenges.

Annie’s awesome creative talents have blessed our family with “Brooklyn Owl” Christmas ornaments, hair clips and beautiful “bunting” table decorations and a cake topper for Bethany’s wedding.

Check back tomorrow to learn about Annie’s business “Brooklyn Owl” and to enter our giveaway.