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-Owner of @smithleehandmade
-Leather Artisan since 2016
-Traditionally Trained (No Machines)
-Masters Degree 2014

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Occasionally, I’ll step out when there’s food involved, especially as a Board Member. taken in Hyatt Regency Atlanta by @dons_atelier

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THANK YOU @drkristelle for inviting me to be a speaker on your podcast and giving me the space to share 10 years of @smithleehandmade with your audience. I appreciate the platform you've built and I’m grateful to simply be a brick in it’s foundation. Thank you! by @dons_atelier

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5 months ago

The Creative Clubhouse invites you to join our lineup for this month’s social club experience on Independent Creatives.

Meet Don Jackson - Don (@dons_atelier) is a New York native and Owner of Smith and Lee Handmade @smithleehandmade, where he turned his passion for leather crafting from a hobby into a scalable business. To date, Smith and Lee Handmade has generated over $1 million in gross sales. Don is now the Communications Manager for Goodwill of North Georgia, where he leverages his communications expertise to help the organization fulfill its mission of putting people to work.

Proper Frequency - @properfrequency Your evening’s DJ duo, featuring @natdagoat and @avpham, are setting the vibe for great conversations. Nat and Al are two minds, one frequency. Known for their eclectic sound and creative flips, they move through house, club, and everything in between with ease.

@angelfabianrivera - Angel is an actor, host, and founder of @lightscameralatino, a media platform capturing the world of entertainment and influential Latinos. Angel is also the Creator of an emerging series Fossil Fuel Cafe. His credits include TV features on NBC/Telemundo and theater roles like A Wrinkle in Time. Angel was also named one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia.

@drkristelle - Founder + CEO of The Creative Corporate, and creator of The Creative Clubhouse, bringing together tastemakers, brands, and creatives to elevate careers. Kristelle has worked with Fortune 500 companies, brands, and entrepreneurs to operationalize their bodies of work. taken in PALO SANTO ATL by @dons_atelier

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Last weekend, I represented Goodwill as the award sponsor for @thriftingatlanta annual Thrift Ball. Thank you @beingkeren for putting together such a dope event! Looking forward to next year! taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @dons_atelier

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10 months ago

Political career in the order below:
1: City Council
2: Commissioner
3: Chairman
4: Mayor by @dons_atelier

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a year ago

@smithleehandmade made me a millionaire, but my day job makes me happy…. by @dons_atelier

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a year ago

Tiffany for lunch. Simple pleasures. taken in Tiffany & Co 5th Ave NYC by @dons_atelier

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Loving my corporate job, just as much as owning @smithleehandmade. taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @dons_atelier

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2 years ago

After leaving DC in 2017, I finally got the chance to visit for a corporate event. A time was truly had. Now, back to Atlanta to respond to a mountain of emails and client requests 😅. taken in Washington D. C. by @dons_atelier

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2 years ago

Doing what I love. That’s it, that’s the post. So you should be doing what you love, as well. by @dons_atelier

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First and last bag repair. It was fun, but it isn't for me. As a leather artisan of almost 10 years, I can tell you, these bags are not worth the price at all. I've got the full repair on my business page @smithleehandmade by @dons_atelier

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Found a local arcade! Core memories unlocked!! taken in Flashback Games Marietta by @dons_atelier

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