Aicila hosts and produces Business as UNusual to learn from CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Artists, and more what motivated them to forge the path they are on and how they are innovating in their area of influence.In this episode of Business as UNusual, Aicila chats with Ren Rice, the founder of Romance Era Bookstore in Vancouver, Washington. Ren shares their journey from working in film to opening a unique, inclusive bookstore that supports indie authors and fosters a community-centered environment. Ren also highlights their involvement in local events and book clubs, their approach to maintaining work-life balance, and their vision for the future.Topics discussed in this episode:- Ren Rice's transition from film to books [2:45]- The origin and development of Romance Era Bookstore [5:12]- Creating a safe and inclusive space [8:27]- Importance of community events and collaborations [13:05]- Ren's approach to financial sustainability and supporting indie authors [18:32]- Balancing work and avoiding burnout [25:47]- Upcoming book clubs and events [28:14]Resources mentioned in this episode:- Romance Era Bookstore on Instagram [7:03]: [@theromanceerabookshop]- Sign up for Ren Rice's newsletter for updates [28:45]: https://theromanceerabooks.com/- Omsi After Dark event [30:01]: [omsi.edu/calendar/omsi-after-dark]Episode transcript:The full transcript of this conversation is available at bicurean.com/bautranscripts3- 📰 Stay updated on upcoming events and new arrivals by subscribing to Ren Rice’s newsletter! Sign up now at http://www.theromanceerabooks.com- 📸 Follow Romance Era Bookstore on Instagram to keep up with the latest happenings and community events. Don’t miss out—follow @romanceera today!Websitehttp://www.theromanceerabooks.comContact@theromanceerabookshop on InstagramLinkshttps://www.tiktok.com/@theromanceerabookshophttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551050977533Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands.Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.