Our Mission

At our core, we are a local makers market, a vibrant gathering space that celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship of our community. We provide a platform for artisans and entrepreneurs to showcase their unique goods, fostering connections and supporting the growth of local small businesses.

But our journey doesn’t end there. As we continue to evolve and grow, we have embraced a new calling: creative coaching. We are now committed to sharing our expertise and knowledge with aspiring and existing small business owners, guiding them on their path to success.

Our mission is to empower local brands and entrepreneurs through dynamic market spaces, supportive community, and creative coaching, to build a thriving ecosystem of local businesses, contributing to the economic vitality and cultural richness of our community.

Katie Tai

FOunder + Creative Consultant

hello@minglemkt.com

Katie’s career began in the marketing space with a small, family-owned business. For the past decade, she has worked exclusively with startups and small businesses in marketing, social media, e-commerce, retail merchandising, and event planning. In 2018, Katie hosted her first pop-up market as Heart To Market and since then the brand has transformed into a creative space for small businesses to connect and grow their brand with the support of community. In 2023, Heart to Market rebranded to Mingle and continues to impact the maker space in Houston as they grow in order to serve local small shops in new and exciting ways. 

Why the name change?

When we hosted our first market in 2018 as Heart To Market, we never expected to be where we are today. As our markets have evolved over the years, we knew our brand needed a refresh to reflect our growth. 

The name MINGLE better encompasses what we love most about our events -the connection, the community, and the FUN curated at every market. We’re excited about this next chapter and look forward MINGLE-ing with you soon!