Entrepreneur Field Days: Creating Beauty and the Craft of Second Chances
Join us for the 2025 Entrepreneur Field Days series hosted across Greater Des Moines
It all started with the idea that entrepreneurs learn best from entrepreneurs. Take someone's hard-earned lessons and shared skills to jump-start business success. Seed the next generation of entrepreneurs. Cover a broad range of industries and subject knowledge expertise. Grow your perspective and see new areas across the community.
Creating Beauty and the Craft of Second Chances
Speakers: Riana LeJuene, Owner & Luxury ArtisanRepinned is a custom upholstery studio in Des Moines' Merle Hay neighborhood, owned and led by Riana LeJeune-Copeland, a creative force with a passion for craftsmanship and restoration. Raised in historic homes, Riana developed a love for antiques early on and later turned that passion into a profession—learning upholstery through hands-on experience and global mentorship.
Most recently, Riana launched a new technology platform called Renewabl Furniture Inc to help consumers visualize both existing and new furniture, encouraging them to redesign items they already own while also making sustainable choices when buying new.
Learn & Discuss:
- The art of craftsmanship and furniture restoration
- Using neurodiversity as a secret weapon in business
- Creating learning spaces and apprenticeships in artisan trades
- Building a tech companion platform using today’s AI toolkits
Open to Everyone! All Entrepreneur Field Days are free and open to the public, with registration required. Not an entrepreneur? No problem – you're invited too! If you’re a creative, mentor, educator, corporate leader, economic developer, investor, or simply curious about how things work – all play a role in building a strong community of support for entrepreneurs across Iowa.
Champion a Spirit of Curiosity! Entrepreneur Field Days is a space to learn from each other first and foremost! Bring a spirit of curiosity, shared respect, a notepad to capture your next idea, and the mindset to make new connections.
