Lydia Schrader  - more commonly known as Lydia Marie Elizabeth -  is a renowned equestrian artist with a popular instagram account that showcases her water color paintings.

Lydia has an amazing aesthetic that focuses heavily on the fox hunting scene in Middleburg VA and the Polo scene of West Palm, FL.

In this podcast, we explore Lydia's journey from NYC interior designer to equestrian entrepreneur in Savanah, GA.

We cover:

• Lydia's history;
• The decision to become an artist;
• The challenges of running a small business; and
• The challenges of scaling a business when you are the product.

Lydia is hosting an event 1pm this Sunday, December 19th, at the Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distilery in Middleburg, VA.