Creator’s Corner presented by U.S. Bank

Growing up with eczema, Sabrina Jones experienced the adverse effects of synthetic lotions and medicated treatments. Her struggle continued into adulthood, when she suffered headaches, dry skin, allergies, and anxiety from a high-stress career in child protection. When she became pregnant, she knew she needed to take control of her health and find a better way to deal with the stress and take care of her skin. She researched essential oils and started combining them with other natural ingredients, such as shea butter and carrier oils. Her mental and physical health improved significantly, and she had a healthy pregnancy. Her experience sparked a passion for helping others with similar health issues. In 2015, she founded SJC Body Love – her own line of hand-crafted skincare made with clean, simple ingredients and a lot of TLC.

Reggie Carter was on a mission to ensure his family’s black and tan European Doberman, Kirby, would live a long and healthy life. To do that, he set out to hand-make all of her food and treats. After time spent sourcing the ingredients, testing new recipes, and hoping for Kirby’s approval, Must Be Ruff was born. The dog treat bakery now provides high-quality, nourishing treats to dogs across the Twin Cities metro area.

The Native Roots Trading Post is working to support local Native artists and entrepreneurs from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and across the country. The Trading Post provides a physical location for Natives to sell and showcase their goods, as well as for shoppers to access a variety of arts and goods from a store that is also Native-owned and operated.