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Season 25 Episode 576

Entrepreneur Jen Rose Creator of Bee Cups: The blending of business, art and conservation

Jen's Bee Cups are more than just a product. They are a testament to her passion for nature and her commitment to making a difference. Crafted from porcelain, these small funnels are designed to capture rainwater and sprinkler water, providing a lifesaving drink for our vital pollinators - the bees.
This isn't your typical bee feeder. The Bee Cups ingeniously mimic the shape of flowers, a feat of biomimicry that not only attracts bees but also adds an aesthetic touch to any garden. In this episode, we delve into the science behind this design and how it helps in attracting these crucial pollinators.
But that's not all. We also take you on Jen's entrepreneurial journey. How did she bring together her love for nature, expertise in porcelain, and artistic flair to create these Bee Cups? You'll hear first-hand about her innovative path and the challenges she overcame along the way.
Bee Cups are already making a buzz in botanical gardens across Texas, where they have been installed. We'll explore the impact they've had so far and Jen's vision for their future.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about environmental conservation, entrepreneurship, or simply those looking for inspiration from someone who turned their passion into purpose. Join us as we dive into the captivating world of Bee Cups with Jen Rose. Tune in, engage, and thrive! Don't miss out.
Jen Rose Bio
Jen Rose is an ecological artist who received her MFA in Ceramics from the University of North Texas in 2002. Jen held a faculty position until 2022 at Richland College and maintains an active exhibition schedule. Her solo exhibitions include venues such as the Dallas Contemporary, the Morean Center for clay in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the Firehouse Art Center in Longmont, Colorado. She is currently represented by Camiba Gallery in Austin, TX. Jen recently combined her porcelain expertise with her love of nature to create Bee Cups. They are porcelain cups for the garden that collect a teaspoon of water for thirsty pollinators. Bee Cups employ several elements of biomimicry to make the cups look more like flowers to bees, including a UV-reactive glaze that Jen invented in her studio. The Fort Worth Botanical Gardens and the Houston Botanic Garden each hosted 3000-piece installations of Bee Cups.
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