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girl talk
QACHATS WITH LEHIGH VALLEY MOVERS AND SHAKERS
A m i e G rubb
Photo by Sarah Evans
Meet Amie Grubb, owner of
Sweet Pea Children’s Shop, Bethlehem.
By Linda Doell
Our latest Valley Girl has been a lifelong
fashionista who almost made fashion
merchandising her career.
And when she had the chance to work part time in Sweet
Pea Children’s Shop in Bethlehem, she knew she found
her niche. Amie Grubb had the opportunity to buy the store
recently and took it over in August.
“I was excited to have the chance to do that,” she says.
Amie grew up in Harrisburg and met her husband, Dr. Rick
Grubb while attending Temple University. The couple first
settled in Phillipsburg in 1978 and moved to Easton in 1986.
She is a mother of three — two boys and a daughter, and a
grandmother of three girls.
Amie took time out from her new shop to talk to Indulge
Lehigh Valley.
Q: What drew you to your career?
A: I have always enjoyed fashion and almost went
to college for fashion merchandising. I worked part time
for the former owner of Sweet Pea Children’s Shop and
enjoyed working at the store. When the opportunity came
for me to purchase the store I was excited to have the
chance to do that.
Q: What advice could you give someone who is
considering a similar career path?
A: I would tell anyone that is interested in owning a
children’s store to work in one so you can get the experience
and knowledge. It isn’t easy being in retail but you have to
love it and be able to give all you have to make it work.
Q: What is your favorite part of your job?
A: My favorite part of my job is meeting new customers
and also the children that come in. Most of my customers
are very friendly and I enjoy my conversations with them
and also to be able to help them pick things out for different
occasions. Also, it is special when babies are getting their
first pair of shoes or when a newly pregnant mom comes in
to buy something for her new baby to come. It is an exciting
time and it is wonderful to be able to share their excitement.
Q: If you could tell women anything about running a
business, what would you say?
A: I would tell women running a business the same
thing I would tell a man. It isn’t easy but it is rewarding
knowing you are working for yourself.
Q: Do you support any causes or volunteer?
A: I support Broadway Cares and the Actors Guild.
Organizations that help actors with health, issues that they
may need help with, and also when they are transitioning
from acting to other careers. (Her youngest son, Jordan, is an
actor in New York City and recently appeared on Broadway in
“Groundhog Day.”)
Q: What do you like to do to relax?
A: To relax, I enjoy spending time with my family. My
grandchildren are so special to me — whenever I can, that’s
where I like to be. I also like to read and I have a side
business of cookie decorating.
Q: Is there anything you would like to add?
A: I hope the community will support me. Instead of
ordering online come in and visit the store. I would love
to meet you and help you find something special that you
will love.
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