If you could take something you’re passionate about and turn it into a business, what would you do? Would you take that leap of faith and leave the corporate world? There’s no denying that today’s Across The Table guest has had a passion for fashion for quite some time… and for her, taking that leap meant running it out of her basement.
Brittany Kaye recently sat down with Laurie Karlson, the founder of LaurieBelle’s, at JJ’s Wine, Spirits and Cigars to hear more about how her dream took off faster than she expected and why she loves helping people feel confident through fashion.

At JJ’s they like to say they provide “an enhanced adult beverage experience” and we think that’s just perfect to sum up the great food and drinks and the great people you’ll run into at JJ’s Wine, Spirits and Cigars. They’re located at 3000 West 57th Street in Sioux Falls. you can find out more about their specials and events, by checking out their website at jjswine.com.
JJ’s Bar is now open for lunch at 11:30 AM every Tuesday – Saturday with great food and drinks.
Then when you are ready for an afternoon adult beverage, check out JJ’s all new Happy Hour from 3-5 PM every Monday – Friday and open until 3:00 PM on Saturday & Sunday!
Get to know other interesting people from around KELOLAND by checking out some of our other Across the Table segments!
Across The Table with Jeff Carlson and Tom Junck
Across The Table with Alan Spektor
Across The Table with Nick Magera
Across The Table with Paul Hollister
Across The Table with Dave Mickelson
Across The Table with Keith Loy
Across The Table with Jeff Jorgensen
Across The Table with Joey Rotert
Across The Table with Doug Johnson
Across The Table with Austin Vanderzee
Across The Table with Kristin Hoefert-Redlinger
Across The Table with Shawn & Michelle Poe
Across The Table with Alan Turner
Across The Table with Michelle Trent
Across The Table with Matt Pepper
Across The Table with Ryan Oaks
Across The Table with Walker Duehr
Across The Table with Carla White
Across The Table with Doug & Vicki Olson
Across The Table with Derek Domangue
Across The Table with Matt Grimlie & Peter Siegling
Across The Table with Jon Brown
Across The Table with Adam and Tara Balding
Across The Table with Arlene Brandt-Jenson
Across The Table with Mandi Haase
Across The Table with Todd Heitkamp
Across The Table with Julie Haagenson and Lana Olshove
Across The Table with Maddie Peschong
Across The Table with Courtney Hardie
Across The Table with Jerry Barr
Across The Table with Nick Kolterman
Across The Table with Casey Boerger
Across The Table with Logan Kurtenbach
Across The Table with Dr. Alison Tendler
Across The Table with Mayor Paul Tenhaken