ABOUT SMEENY MADE WILD
A HOME FOR CREATIVES, DREAMERS, AND ADVENTURERS
Make things. Go places. Live wildly.
There is a peace and freedom that comes from connecting with nature that, even for a moment, makes your worries wash away. I’m awed by the stars on clear nights camping in the desert, humbled by a snowcapped mountain summit, and moved by the sight of blooming fields of wildflowers.
Being outdoorsy isn’t all about the epic ski lines or big summits. It’s about the every day moments where we can be with nature…a morning coffee walk with your bestie, a stop by the river with your pup, a sandwich on the patio, or whatever it is that feels good to you.
When I started selling my knits in 2017, I had no idea that this is what “my little knitting business” would become. What began as Smeeny Beanie Knits, a small side hustle selling handmade knit beanies and where I occasionally shared adventures from my life in the mountains, has blossomed into Smeeny Made Wild, a community of creatives, artists, outdoor adventurers, and other women-led businesses who care about the planet and creating a better world.
Smeeny Made Wild is about so much more than keeping your head warm. It’s about feeling good in the outdoors, celebrating the slowness of handmade, and cheering each other on in our pursuit of living a creative life.
MY MISSION
Connection and Community
I hope I inspire you to get outside and appreciate the outdoors, to cherish these places, and make everyday choices that will have important positive impacts on our planet and help save the wild.
Every aspect of the life I live now has been impacted by a connection to nature and the outdoors. The parks and my time spent in them are one of the reasons that my husband and I moved to Colorado, and choosing to prioritize an outdoor lifestyle instead of chasing a restaurant chef career has made my life what it is today.
From recycled packaging to ethical and sustainable materials, I am doing what I can to make impactful choices for my business. A portion of each sale is donated to Protect Our Winters. I recognize that we can’t have environmental justice without also addressing racial justice and additionally donate to organizations that do work at the intersection of these values. I hope that even my small donations can do their part in supporting positive change, creating a more inclusive outdoors, protecting our public lands, and allowing us to continue exploring the great outdoors.
SUSTAINABILITY & GIVING BACK
Every hand knit beanie is crafted with 100% ethically and sustainably sourced wool—because the planet matters. And with every purchase—whether it’s a cozy beanie, a small business resource, or creative retreat—you’re helping give back.
Smeeny Made Wild donates 1% of all revenue to Protect Our Winters, and additionally donates to organizations fighting for LGBTQIA+ rights, women’s rights, and racial justice—because climate justice is social justice.
This isn’t just business. It’s impact, intention, and doing things differently.
i’m CHEREEN
founder, maker, and rewilding guide
Hey hi!
Some days I just pause, take a deep breath, and soak it all in…
Because somehow, I get to combine my love for the outdoors, creating with my hands, travel, adventure, and building an intentional life and business into something that’s helping others do the same.
What started as a hobby turned handmade knitwear brand has bloomed into a vibrant community for adventurous creatives and small business owners who want more purpose, freedom, and joy on the journey.
Whether through group adventures, coaching, or cozy handmade goods, I’m here to help you rewild life and business, alongside a community who gets it
