Picture this: A vast expanse of Texas road and sky, two best friends, and a world of possibility. It was here that Laura Cramer and Starr Hout came together and conceived Apiece Apart—a brand revered for design-forward staples that, in their words, "act as witnesses to our lives... and never go out of style." While the duo's shared love for beauty has culminated in timeless clothing, style is just one part of their story. For Laura and Starr, community-building anchors everything at Apiece Apart, and this notion has become even more vital as the world continues to change at warp speed. And though they may not always know what's ahead, Laura and Starr are still looking forward, moving slower, and are sure of one thing: their best work is yet to come. In this interview, Laura and Starr shared more about their enduring friendship, what it means to tell slow stories, and what they've learned about building support systems in business—and life. This episode also opens with a story by Arlena Armstrong-Petock of Marvin Ruby. A transcript of this episode is also available on our website: https://www.slowstoriespodcast.com/community/slow-stories-podcast-show-notes-laura-cramer-starr-hout-apiece-apart.