Angie is an Ohio native and graduate of the University of Cincinnati's Fashion Design program at DAAP. While working with Nike in Portland, OR, she created the iconic "cap sleeve jersey" for the
Michael Jordan Comeback Collection. This innovation in thinking changed the face of college and professional basketball. She went on to work for Abercrombie & Fitch where she launched their kids brand and then headed their men's denim & woven's division growing it nearly 200% in her first season. It was here she began to travel globally working with diverse teams. She then joined American Eagle Outfitters as a design director and grew her categories over 300%, as well as created their eagle logo and denim signature back pocket stitch which skyrocketed their brand positioning as a market leader. Later she worked with Nautica in NYC and eventually founded her interior design consulting firm where she was based in Hong Kong. Angie's experience with global, national and local projects created a world-class visionary thinker. She is the daughter of a local legend and master craftsman who instilled in her that our only limitations exist in our own minds. Angie moved home in 2012 and became the third generation owner of her family construction business, in-tandem focusing her passion towards The Kinfolk Group. She passes out on roller coasters, loves chickens, whistles while she works, is a kombucha maker, interior designer, branding specialist, fashion stylist, story teller, business coach, owner of
Her Wildwood Farm and mother of an animal whisperer child.
Uma's spirit animal is a wolf. Until she was nine years old instead of walking she ran on all fours and howled. Currently she cartwheels her way through our worlds. She is a farm girl who has an otherworldly way with animals as she speaks their language. Uma is the co-owner of our chickens, two chocolate lab sister's Isobel & Prudence, a dwarf hamster named Rosie and two fish that refuse to die. She is the comedy relief factor that holds the fort together at The Kinfolk Group. She sings herself to sleep, has a near photographic memory, gets straight A's in school and can do a handstand for five seconds (she makes me time her). Uma is a gifted writer of books, enjoys researching old coins to find their value (watch your pocketbook) and as a small child would disappear into peoples closets to organize their shoes when visiting friends and relatives homes. She is deadly honest, trying hard to convince her Mom to get her a horse and enjoys reciting the military alphabet to strangers. Uma tell's her Mom when she's whistling in public (which is always) and reminds her that fun is important, laughter is healing and life is full of wonder if you choose to allow it to be.
Bob is generally the smartest guy in the room. His ability to build anything that Angie dreams up is astonishing (yet annoying for him). His mind is a thing to be revered and his skillset is jaw dropping. Bobby Joe Prewitt was the second generation business owner of his family construction company & hardware lumber store for 45+ years. When surrounded by foolishness, you will experience some southern wisdom like: "I might be dumb but I ain't stupid", or "wish in one hand and shit in the other, and see which one gets full faster". He always has a twinkle in his eye, and a solution for any challenge. When people mention to Bob that he can't do something, his reply is "that's not my reality"... ITS NOT. You can tell a lot about a person by knowing who their teachers are. Anyone who spends time around Bob has experienced his unmatched problem solving skills, brilliance, and is likely to have thick skin and approach challenges and solutions through a different set of lenses.
Joe received his Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He loves softball and has a daughter who is the light of his life. Joe & Angie are from rural Ohio and attended high school together. He had no idea that part of the package with Angie included but was not limited to helping her build her own farmhouse, chicken coop, dog house and a never ending honey-do list (all while tolerating her incessant chatter about chickens). He has a wicked sense of humor and describes Angie as "the hard workinest woman he ever met". Joe is an incredible Father, cook, and the best partner it's possible to find. Joe won't ride in Angie's car because he says he doesn't want to get his clothes dirty, but kindly allows her to borrow his vehicle to haul home treasures she constantly searches for, (with one very important stipulation): she not run the ass off his truck. Joe longs for the day he can watch football in peace instead of listening to endless stories about chickens. He is deeply cherished. and continually helps Angie chase her dreams (and pick up stuff she buys at barn sales).
This group nourishes me with so much love, support and grace, it's humbling.
Without our people we are nothing. These 3 humans give me advice, hold me accountable,
and push me to do and be better every single day.
I am grateful beyond words for them and to them.
They are my Kinfolk.
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