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New Maker of the Year: Why this mom’s side hustle for the girly girls couldn’t stay at home

By Tommy Felts / December 9, 2025

A hobbyist venture that began with making shirts for her kids has earned Julie Swopes a spot on Made in KC’s shelves for her Chiefs- and Royals-inspired tees — along with one of the local-first retailer’s top honors: KC New Maker of the Year for 2025. “I’m just a stay-at-home mom that has turned her…

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