No party is complete without a cocktail (or mocktail–if liquor isn't your thing). Rum and Cokes or Jack and Gingers are nice if you are short on time, but if you really want to impress your guests, the perfect way to do that is with a themed cocktail. These days, inspiration isn't hard to find, with YouTube, TikTok, and Pinterest filled to the brim with easily accessible tutorials and recipes. Fun drinks fit for any occasion are just a click away. However, as the host or hostess, you must often decide just how the refreshment coincides with your celebration. Or, if you are lucky enough to stumble upon a creator, such as Ash, known as AshPoursDrinks on TikTok and Instagram, that work is done for you.

If you love something, make merchandise for it. At least, that’s Caity’s philosophy. In 2020, the future small business owner found herself with lots of extra time on her hands. Already equipt with a penchant for 'doodling' and an 'act now, ask questions later' mentality, Caity designed a Harry Potter-inspired graphic tee and listed it on Etsy. She didn't set out to make a name for herself within the realm of e-commerce, only to share her creation with others within the Wizarding World fandom, figuring people may want to wear her rendition of the Dark Mark on their post-pandemic Universal excursions or during at-home movie marathons. Her suspicion was correct. Almost overnight, her ever-growing audience was clamoring for more.

After over 15 years of combined experience in the entertainment industry and one pandemic, Margaret Borchert, Geneva Willis, & Tori Chancellordecided to self-produce ‘The Party,’ a scripted D&D-inspired comedy centering not on the game itself, but on the people sitting around the table. For The FMC’s inaugural spotlight series, the three female creatives spent some time talking, reminiscing and laughing about what they’ve learned from this years-long experience, their origins, and the stupidity required to find success.