DreamSpring’s Maker MasterMind series is a monthly conversation featuring creative entrepreneurs who are building businesses, creating art, and making an impact. Presented as part of our DreamCreative initiative for creative small businesses, this free virtual series offers personal stories and practical advice to entrepreneurs in the creative industries.
| This October, join us in conversation with Min & Mon co-founders Carolina Quintero, Andrés Quintero, and Catherine McKenzie. Based in New York City, the trio has grown Min & Mon into a boutique fashion brand known for its bold, whimsical handbags and accessories. They’ll share the creative sparks and business decisions that shaped their company, as well as what it takes to run a small brand that celebrates individuality and joy. |
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EVENT DETAILS Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 12 – 12:45 a.m. ET Cost: Free |
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Carolina, Catherine, and Andrés each bring a different creative background to Min & Mon. Carolina studied fine art and sculpture before falling in love with fashion and starting to design handbags. Her husband, Andrés, uses his background in architecture to create the brand’s distinctive hand-drawn prints and charms that celebrate imperfection and play. Their BFF and business partner Catherine trained as a flautist and educator, and now keeps the business side moving while shaping the stories that surround each piece.
With Carolina and Andrés hailing from Colombia, Min & Mon makes a deliberate choice to keep production tied to Colombian artisanship. Rather than outsourcing for lower costs, the team invests in long-standing techniques from the Andes—including a partnership with the Wayuu Indigenous community—and works directly with local makers under fair labor practices.
Together, Carolina, Catherine, and Andrés have grown Min & Mon into a boutique brand with a loyal following. Their designs mix whimsy with craftsmanship, and their business runs on storytelling, family, and a belief that quirky is cool.
Join us on Oct. 16 to hear how Min & Mon built their brand from the ground up, and what it takes to balance creativity, joy, and entrepreneurship in the world of fashion.
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