03 May Be OUTSPOKEN Makes Waves in Home Decor Industry and World!

While we live in a scary and uncertain time, above all else there’s always hope.  But what will our daily lives look like on the other side of this global Pandemic? No one knows for sure. However, one thing we do know, is we are all in this together.  We will get past this crisis stronger and more united through our shared commitment to be safe and create a more just world. There has never been a better time than now to speak up – to help empower others in our global communities.  Vancouver-based Be OUTSPOKEN home decor brand is doing just that. With their cutting-edge empowerment and equality messages handcrafted on sustainable hides, Be OUTSPOKEN makes waves in the home decor industry and a difference in the world.

Amazing People Through Adversity

A growing momentum of discontent has been building in our global communities for decades.  Many people have felt invisible and their voices unheard. Susan Kaineg, CEO, inventor and founder of Be OUTSPOKEN was one such voice. Through Susan’s life experiences and her passion, Be OUTSPOKEN was born. She shares her own challenge and path forward –

The brand values and product line are forged from the disempowerment I personally experienced while building technology startup companies throughout my career. During the years of being subjected to gender bias, even as a business owner and executive, I sought private inspiration. Learning to empower myself was vital. Our signature designs exude positivity, resilience and empowerment – part of the foundational path to self-actualization. Each design carries with it this sentiment. – Susan Kaineg

Daily Dose of Inspiration

Inspirational quotes

The Mission

Be OUTSPOKEN is shaking up the home decor industry like never before! With a passion and mission to fearlessly create beautiful statement decor, Be OUTSPOKEN shares their inspirational messages with a global audience.  Handcrafted hides – affirming both empowerment and equality – provide opportunities to express core values and offer daily inspiration for people to live their best life. With conviction and strength, there has never been a brand with such powerful and hopeful messages we can all embrace in our homes and lives.

The Design

In 2018, Be OUTSPOKEN began research and development to create their unique painting process. Above all, their goal was to achieve the highest standards of production quality for their original artwork to deliver vibrant colors and durability.

The Artistic Process

Be OUTSPOKEN has five incredible designs. Susan has been painting acrylic messages and hanging them around her home for over 20 years.  Due to that, each artwork starts with one powerful inspirational statement. Then comes the design. Next up, is over 25 hours of handcrafted artisanship, meticulously applying many colours to the hides, with the finest pigments from Italy in a multi-colored approach.  Each is protected with a special UV coating to prevent fading.  Trim or fringe is double-stitched on with heavy-duty upholstery thread. The entire creative process takes a few months, but only 6 -8 weeks to produce one custom rug design. Note:  All cowhides are sustainably sourced from the best Brazilian tanneries. Also, a veggie-tanned option is available.

The Hide with Fringe

The Product Line

The result, is their signature product line of one-of-a-kind and limited edition sustainable hides like no other. Because of their meticulous production, each hair on hair hide artwork has small variations in color and texture. This makes Be OUTSPOKEN’s one-of-a-kind and limited edition hides unequivocally filled with originality and spirit.

The Hide in Your Home

Global Brand Ambassador + High Point Market Launch

Be OUTSPOKEN was to launch their exciting NEW product line at the April High Point market. High Point, in North Carolina, is the largest home furnishings trade show in the United States. Global Brand Ambassador, the effervescent Rachel Moriarty, was to design their entire showroom with exciting events.   However, all trade shows were canceled this spring due to the Pandemic. As a result, thousands of businesses were affected, as was Be OUTSPOKEN.

As much of a disappointment as this was, Be OUTSPOKEN, did not waiver. Their brand epitomizes positivity! Like many businesses are having to do right now, they pivoted. And Rachel will surely outdo herself as Ambassador at the next High Point Market in October.

But you don’t have to wait that long to order, as Be OUTSPOKEN joins hundreds other High Point exhibitors in participating in a new virtual market –

HIGH POINT VIRTUAL MARKET, Catalog ConneXion, May 11th – 29th. 

Catalog ConneXion will be an online searchable catalog released on May 11th on the High Point website HERE. Interior designers and industry professionals across the world will be able to search webinars, trend content, product showcases and even pop-up virtual market events. So stay tuned!  I will include a link as soon as it is available so you can see Be OUTSPOKEN’S designs debut.

Be OUTSPOKEN Customization

In the mean time, with their brand NEW website, homeowner’s and interior designers can order Be OUTSPOKEN’S limited edition series of 5 designs directly on their NEW e-commerce bespoke online program. Designers and homeowners can personalize their selections by customizing the design, color of hide, and trim. It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

1. Select one signature design
2. Select from multiple hide patterns and colourways
3. Select trim or bullion fringe

With infinite colourways and combinations, no hide is ever duplicated. As a result, Be OUTSPOKEN’s line offers a striking coordination with other home decor in both residential and commercial spaces.

Take a look for yourself!   And click through HERE to one of the order pages to see the inspirational story behind the “Defend Equality” design and all the fabulous colors it comes in.

Click HERE to head right to the “Make Waves” ordering page!

Please PIN these for easy reference.

Hot off the press!

I met Susan at LIGHTOVATION at the January Dallas Market Center at the keynote presentation my dear friend Leslie Carothers of Savour Partnership was doing on social media.  She introduced me to Susan and we instantly hit it off.  Connecting with others that share similar personal and business values are what life is all about.

Therefore, it is my honor to introduce you to Susan’s NEWEST design, “CHOOSE TO SHINE”.  It is in production right now and sums up the excitement and enthusiasm for the launch of Susan’s exciting brand, Be OUTSPOKEN.   It’s the latest empowerment message to come out of Be OUTSPOKEN.  I can think of a perfect place in my home for one of these gorgeous hides!

Never, Ever Give Up

These are trying times we are living in today and we are all searching for our “New Normal”.  Whether you’re having a bad day and are a little blue, or God forbid you’ve lost a friend or family member to this virus, or your job, please remember one very important thing – we WILL get through this together, so please NEVER EVER GIVE UP!

Be OUTSPOKEN provides beautiful inspiration to keep you going, so please check out their NEW website HERE and order the NEVER EVER GIVE UP inspirational hide below HERE. Learn all about its inspiration by Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman to serve in the United States Congress.

Till next time, when we jump in with both feet to the exciting Spring 2020 One Room Challenge, take a look at Be OUTSPOKEN’S new website HERE and think of what room in your home right now could use one of their empowering message hides.  Stay safe and well my friends, XO PG

Note: This post is sponsored by Be OUTSPOKEN.  All images and product info is theirs; opinions my own.