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📢 Exciting News! ABLE Appoints Its First Female CEO We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in ABLE's journey! ABLE, Nashville’s women-run, and now, women-led lifestyle brand, is proud to welcome Misti Blasko as our new CEO. 🌟 About Misti Blasko With a remarkable 25-year career in the fashion, retail, and consumer goods industries, Misti brings extensive experience and a passion for empowering women. Her leadership roles notable brands like AllSaints, True Religion, and BCBG have prepared her to take ABLE to new heights. Misti is also an active advocate for female empowerment, serving on the Board of Women in Retail Leadership and participating in GenHERation. 💬 In Misti's Words “What I love about ABLE is that every product has a story about the woman who created it. It makes our customers feel good to know that their purchase directly empowers another woman. I’m honored to grow this brand and carry on the legacy of ABLE while using leadership to give women a stronger voice in a challenging industry.”  🌍 Commitment to Empowering Women Always Founded in 2010, ABLE has been dedicated to creating high-quality apparel, leather goods, and handmade jewelry that provide economic opportunities for women both locally and globally. With Misti at the helm, we are excited to scale our impact and continue our mission of empowering women through sustainable fashion. --- We are incredibly grateful for the leadership of our founder, Barrett Ward, and excited for the future with Misti Blasko leading the way. Join us in welcoming Misti and celebrating this new chapter for ABLE! 🔗 Learn more about Misti Blasko and ABLE’s mission (https://lnkd.in/ezxbiXtu) #AbleClothing #WomenInLeadership #SustainAbleFashion #EmpowerWomen #NewBeginnings

Remembering Chelsie  May 7, 1993 - March 17, 2024 We are heartbroken to share that we have lost Chelsie. It feels important to tell her story. Chelsie was one of our original jewelers, joining us soon after she finished her addiction recovery program with our partners at the Nashville Rescue Mission. She was brave to tell her story, over and over, believing that our words can bring hope and healing. So, we’ll share Chelsie’s courage here, knowing that one of her main missions in life was to leave you feeling empowered.  In 2016, with a newborn baby and eager for a new chapter, Chelsie went from never making jewelry before to quickly becoming one of our most skilled makers and eventually a production manager. She often talked about how proud she was to see others wearing pieces she designed and created with her own hands. Chelsie’s jewelry skills were equally matched by her people skills - she once said – “I love talking with the other girls in the program and encouraging them, especially the new girls that have just started. When you first come in to work here, you’re so vulnerable. But I love talking to them. I love telling them my story and encouraging them. I just like to remind them that if I can do it, then they can too.” Chelsie is survived by her loving husband and her 2 sons and daughter. She adored her family and being a mom. She passed unexpectedly, doing what she loved most, joyfully bathing and spending time with her new baby. We will always remember Chelsie for her creativity, her beautiful smile, and her bravery and perseverance. She never shied away from sharing her story because she knew how healing it could be, as it had been when others shared theirs with her. In her episode of our She is ABLE podcast, Chelsie said “Your words can save somebody…and I wanna reach as many people as I can. Sharing your story is healing… it’s healing for me, and it can be healing for others. We’re meant to share those things.” If you want to hear more about the Chelsie we all knew and loved, we encourage you to listen to her episode. You will leave empowered. https://lnkd.in/ekdzkzbC