Meet Our Small Business Members

  • Suzanne Hemmat

    Over Under Fiber

    Suzanne has studied weaving through the Vermont Weaving School and Gather Textiles and is a member of the Boston Weaver’s Guild. Her textile experience includes weaving, garment sewing, and botanical dyeing techniques. In her studio, Suzanne practices weaving as a slow craft and a tool for mindfulness, focusing on the connections between weaving, the body, and the natural world. Inspired by the rich lineage of the craft across generations and cultures, Suzanne understands weaving as a source of creative gathering. She aims to make weaving accessible by finding and making tools for weaving out of everyday materials

  • Heather McNamara

    Hedge & Heather Apothecary

    Natick native, Heather McNamara makes hand crafted manifestation candles at her workshop in Shrewsbury. A fervent believer in “what you think about, you bring about”, Hedge & Heather creates candles that support your intentions as you focus on your ultimate dreams and goals.

  • Drew Angers

    Verdure Studio

    Verdure Studio is more than just a business; it's the culmination of a lifelong love for plants and the joy they bring. My mission is not just to sell plants but to share the excitement of bringing nature into our spaces, creating environments that are vibrant, calming, and inspiring. Whether I’m designing a space, curating unique greenery, or teaching others how to create and care for their plants, I want to foster a deeper appreciation for the beauty and benefits of plants. Through Verdure Studio, I hope to cultivate a community where people can connect, learn, and experience the transformative power of plants in their daily lives.

  • Ann Marie O'Braskin

    The Marketing Moms

    The Marketing Moms is a digital marketing agency that helps you grow your business through online content with a focus on content creation, and organic social media through adverising and audience growth.

  • Megan Twing

    Megan Twing Pottery

    Megan is a local ceramicist whose passion for pottery began early, inspired by the transformative nature of clay. She is best known for creating functional yet artful pieces, blending beauty with everyday use. Megan enjoys experimenting with glazes and textures, crafting unique works that bring warmth to any space.

  • Marlene Schlesinger

    MSCCC-SLP

    Marlene Schlesinger is a preschool speech language pathologist who works in the Wellesley Public Schools. She has two children of her own, one of which is diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.

  • Jessica Spaman

    Emotions in Motion

    Jessica is a licensed therapist, holistic motherhood wellness coach, trauma informed yoga teacher and certified personal trainer, and owner of Emotions In Motion. Jessica is on a mission to redefine motherhood and is passionate about empowering women to prioritize their well-being and live healthier, happier, and more connected lives. She takes a holistic whole-person approach and offers a variety of offerings including therapy, coaching, postpartum and women’s groups, circles, and workshops for women across all stages of motherhood in Metrowest, MA, and beyond.