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Dynamo is a sexual health and wellness focused romantic boutique based in New Orleans.
On this episode, I chat with co-owners Hope Kodman Von Starnes and Nico Darling about business partnerships and the hurdles they overcame to open up a brick and mortar retail boutique, including using crowdfunding via IndieGoGo to fund the renovation of their building.
Find Dynamo online and in New Orleans:
retail storefront - 2001 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans
website - DynamoToys.com
Instagram - @dynamonola
Facebook - @dynamotoys
Pinterest - @dynamotoys
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
The Toolshed - the shop in Milwaulkee where Nico started working in this industry.
Babeland, Good Vibrations and Early To Bed - similarly minded sex-positive shops around the U.S.
Lelia Gowland - an incredible mutual friend of Mallory’s who in addition to being a speaker, author and consultant on women’s financial empowerment, co-owns 12 Mile Limit, which hosts Dynamo’s Adult Sex Ed workshops
Dynamo frequently did pop-up tables at Bella Blue’s Dirty Dime burlesque shows and Esoterotica, both at the AllWays Lounge
Hellbent Leather & Vamp Silicone - contributed perks for Dynamo's IndieGoGo backers
Other local artists that consign with Dynamo include:
Her Money with Jean Chatsky - financial planning podcast Hope listens to
Stuff You Should Know and My Favorite Murder - Hope's other favorite podcasts
Profit Power Pursuit - one of Mallory’s favorite business podcasts - hosted by Tara Gentile and produced by Creative Live
Special thanks to:
Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music
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