Barefoot Tour with Barefoot Ted
Barefoot Ted whisked into the Soft Star workshop last Thursday for a tour and a walk along our beautiful Willamette River. "El Mono" was one of the most energizing visitors we've had in a long time.
Barefoot Ted with Soft Star Co-Owner Larkin Holavarri
We went out for dinner and he warned us he eats a lot. YES HE DOES, but a lot of salad... even salad for dessert! Ted tried on a range of Soft Star products and we tried on his handmade huarache Luna running sandals. It was fun and informative to exchange what we know, love and dislike about minimal shoe designs.
It was a treat to hear his perspective and passion about how beautiful, strong and wonderful feet are! Thanks Ted, for sprinkling your positive energy around the workshop. We loved your visit!
You can follow Barefoot Ted's adventures on his blog.
Trish has been an entrepreneur, marketer and maker ever since she crushed her first lemonade stand at age five. Growing up in rural Wisconsin, she spent many summers running barefoot with her sisters. These early memories later inspired her to build a brand which embraced the joy and freedom of childhood with the health and science of minimal footwear.
Trish relishes evolving the company to grow stronger and more competitive with each passing year. She is a frequent expert panelist for both e-commerce and entrepreneurship conferences. Trish enjoys spending time with her family, dogs and ducks on their property in Oregon and loves the proximity to both surf and snow. She has a background in Engineering Physics and an MBA from the University of Chicago.