You may have been taught that bigger is always better, but when it comes to businesses, small scale can mean more innovation, higher quality, and a whole lot of heart. In Refinery29's new Talking Shop series, we’re chatting with owners of up-and-coming small businesses about their experiences launching, the big challenges and wins they’ve faced, and of course, their products and services. Discover new spots to patronize, while getting an intimate look at what it takes to run a small business in today’s economy. Do you run a small business or do you want to recommend a small business to be featured on Talking Shop? Tell us more about it here.