Small Business Spotlight: Monique Maxwell Unlimited

Article by Becky Fillinger

Monique MaxwellIn Minneapolis, we have no need to fear supply chain problems as it relates to holiday gift giving. Check out the locally produced offerings at Monique Maxwell Unlimited. We talked to Monique about the inspiration for her tagline and where to find these gorgeous products.

Q:  Your tagline is Be A Kind Human. What does that mean to you?

A:  Be A Kind Human. (It’s as simple as that.) It’s a simple yet powerful reminder that we as human beings need kindness. Especially in today’s world. Saying hello to someone who catches your eye can shift their day, as well as yours. We never know what’s happening in someone else’s world. We all have had times in our lives when things were tough. To create clothing that helps shift our perspective and bring forth something good in someone else’s day gives me GREAT joy.

Being out in the world selling these goods has opened my world up to the power of communication. To witness people each saying hello and to watch the shift in their thinking, their energy, right before my eyes is so heartwarming. To have people share with me how it made them feel or why they needed to read that message is priceless. To experience a vulnerable moment with another person is rare. To me, being an ear, a smile, a hug, whatever form of kindness I share is how we can spread change, spread love, and make a difference.

Q:  Do you have a brick-and-mortar store? How did the COVID pandemic affect your business?

A:  I don’t have a brick-and-mortar store. I am very lucky to know Molly, the owner of Statement Boutique, in the North Loop. She carries my brand and keeps the messages moving through the world. Before the pandemic I would travel to various states as a vendor with Lifetime Empower training program and do pop-ups throughout the city. The pandemic stopped all of that. I jokingly say my business took a big nap for more than a year and I’m now waking it back up again.

Q:  May I say – Welcome Back! Will you have holiday specials for our Mill City Times readers?

A:  We will have surprise holiday specials throughout December. You can find me and my product lines on Instagram, Facebook or at my website. I look forward to meeting many of your readers!