Ink and Ivy Boutique
Episode Summary – Get ‘N Your Business Podcast, Episode 77
In this episode of the Get ’N Your Business Podcast, host Alison Shores sits down with Angelia Miner, the creative force behind Ink and Ivy Boutique and Metamodern Tattoo in St. Marys, Georgia. Angelia shares the story of how marrying a Camden County native brought her from Texas to a tiny coastal town she’d never seen—one that, at first, didn’t quite match her husband’s “Starbucks-on-every-corner” description. Over time, Camden’s small-town magic, slower pace, and salt-of-the-earth people won her over and became the backdrop for her two very community-minded businesses.
Angelia opens up about growing up with very little, being raised by grandparents who quietly gave to their neighbors for decades, and how their packed-out funerals showed her the power of small, consistent acts of kindness. That legacy drives everything she does—from founding Metamodern Tattoo as a place of creativity, healing, and outreach, to building Ink and Ivy as a boutique that’s inclusive, affordable, and deeply connected to local makers. She talks about buying a second storefront on a leap of faith, embracing size-inclusive fashion without upcharges or separate sections, and now rolling out a “tiny house” mobile boutique that brings her shop (and opportunities for other entrepreneurs) into downtown events like Alive After Five. Throughout the conversation, Angelia and Alison highlight how relationships, generosity, and a willingness to “just do it and figure it out later” can transform both a business and a community.
Summary Highlights
From Texas to Camden by way of the Marine Corps
Angelia shares how she met her husband in North Carolina, married a “Camden boy,” and moved sight unseen to a tiny coastal town that didn’t look anything like the picture he painted—but eventually felt like home.Grandparents’ legacy of generosity
Raised by grandparents who baked bread for neighbors, knit blankets, and quietly helped others, Angelia explains how their example—and their packed funerals years later—shaped her belief that small acts of kindness leave the biggest legacy.Buying Metamodern Tattoo on a 15-minute decision
True to her “jump first, figure it out later” style, Angelia bought Metamodern in about 15 minutes, then built it into more than a tattoo shop: a space for conversation, support, and community-driven events like suicide awareness and fundraiser tattoos.Ink and Ivy: casual, comfortable, and affordable boutique style
When the former ambulance space next to Metamodern became available, Angelia seized the chance to start a boutique focused on “the middle ground” – clothes that are cuter than sweats but still comfortable, with approachable price points.Inclusive sizing without separation or upcharges
Angelia talks about intentionally ordering a wide size range, placing all sizes together on the same racks, and refusing to charge extra for plus sizes so everyone can shop and feel seen without being singled out.Partnering with local makers and feeding other small businesses
Ink and Ivy features shirts printed by local crafters and products from local jewelry makers and creatives; Angelia doesn’t take commission on many items and sees her shop as a way to fuel other small businesses.Personal styling, honesty, and life-changing confidence boosts
From walking customers through full outfits to telling them when something doesn’t look right, Angelia shares stories like the college-bound student who wrote to say the boutique helped her feel confident enough to go to school.The tiny house mobile boutique + Alive After Five
Spotting a tiny house online, Angelia bought it the same day and turned it into a mobile boutique she can park downtown at events like Alive After Five—using it for marketing, themed pop-ups, and even dreaming of letting other startups borrow it to get their first exposure.Loving Camden’s “small-town magic”
Angelia and Alison talk about the unique charm of Camden County: seeing the same faces everywhere, building real relationships with customers, and how many people arrive unsure but end up never wanting to leave.Staying flexible and accessible for customers
Angelia highlights her new website, Facebook presence, extended 9–6 hours, and her willingness to hold items, work around paydays, and communicate directly so customers don’t miss out—making shopping local feel personal, not pressured.
Contact Information
Ink and Ivy Boutique
Angelia Miner
555 Charlie Smith Sr. HWY Suite 1&2
inkandivyboutique912@gmail.com
