Adam and Beth Bedway, East Wheeling Clayworks - West Virginia

Wheeling, WV

East Wheeling Clayworks began as a garage startup in 2016, selling our ceramics at festivals and trade shows. We eventually both quit our jobs, Adam in construction and Beth in an office and both went full time at EWC. One month later, Beth found out she was pregnant and expecting their first child. Without paid leave, and child care, we struggled to make it work with our brand new businesses selling ceramics and offering community pottery classes. We also have no child care and both play integral roles at East Wheeling Clayworks, so our daughter Ollie goes with them to the shop each day.