Jana is a marketing strategist, writer, and editor passionate about promoting businesses making a positive impact. She holds a Master’s of Business Administration with a Sustainability emphasis, and she has proudly put her training and experience to use connecting health seekers with brands and services that improve their lives. Her specialities include copywriting, brand development, content strategy, on-page SEO, and social media. She lives in Eugene, Oregon with her husband, toddler, adorable dog, and well-fed cat.

  1. WIN Hand-Tooled Leather Chukkas for Father's Day!

    WIN Hand-Tooled Leather Chukkas for Father's Day!

    UPDATE: Congratulations to Elke from Blodgett, Oregon! She was randomly selected as the grand prize winner of this contest. Be sure you're subscribed to our email newsletter and following us on Instagram to learn about future giveaways!   Amazing things happen when talented makers team up, especially when those makers hail from small American companies with a passion for fine leather...
  2. Softstar Shoes Ranks as One of Oregon's Top 10 Greenest Companies!

    Softstar Shoes Ranks as One of Oregon's Top 10 Greenest Companies!

    Softstar continues its award streak, ranking 10th among Oregon Business's 100 Best Green Workplaces  Wow, what a spring it’s been here at the workshop! Just this past March, Softstar was selected from over 230 entrants to be named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon”. It was an amazing honor to have one of our core...
  3. Why We Pole Dance on May Day

    Why We Pole Dance on May Day

    Explore the "Colorful" Origins of This Ancient Spring Tradition (Photo By: Asier Sarasua Aranberri) We really love Mother Nature here in the Pacific Northwest, and many of us at the workshop have experienced at least one colorful, springy, May Day celebration. It’s hard not to be charmed by the adorable spectacle of happy little children dancing and weaving colorful ribbons around a...
  4. Peep Peep! Win These Adorable Baby Chick Shoes Just in Time for Spring

    Peep Peep! Win These Adorable Baby Chick Shoes Just in Time for Spring

    We're giving away 3 pairs of colorful custom kids' shoes PERFECT for spring... enter below! Winter, your days are numbered! Chase away those cold-weather blues and welcome spring with these gorgeous and totally unique shoes for your little one. These special edition Classics in bright Peacock and Yellow leather feature an absolutely precious baby chick bursting from a hand-painted egg—an...
  5. Win a Wildly Delicious Snack Pack from Barefoot Provisions!

    Win a Wildly Delicious Snack Pack from Barefoot Provisions!

    Visit Soft Star on Instagram for a chance to win a collection of energy-packed goodies from the fierce foodies at Barefoot Provisions...and some Soft Star barefoot-inspired shoes to match! January's almost over, and if you've resolved to get healthier this year, we've got a giveaway to help fuel that spirit of transformation...and your body! We've partnered with the primal living snack...
  6. Stand Up for Your Health! 4 Tips You Should Know About Standing Desks

    Stand Up for Your Health! 4 Tips You Should Know About Standing Desks

    Soft Star's Marketing Team Dishes on the Highs and Lows of Standing Desks I love my job. I'm fortunate enough to come to work every day in a fun, passionate workspace and dream-up creative ways to get the word out about a company that I truly believe improves lives. Even more exciting, there has never been a wider ranger of...
  7. Finally, a STUNNING, Eco-Friendly Alternative to Disposal Wrapping Paper!

    Finally, a STUNNING, Eco-Friendly Alternative to Disposal Wrapping Paper!

    Scrap the wrapping waste with these incredible, sustainable, Japanese-inspired gift wrapping ideas! It's hard to think of the holiday season without calling to mind images of mysterious boxes wrapped in festive, shiny paper and bows. In fact, we don't even stop at gifts any more, wrapping front doors, framed pictures, and even cars to resemble fun gifty surprises. Unfortunately, this...

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