4247 Walnut Street KCMO 64111
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About Us
Hula Hoop is a vintage-inspired sip & shop! Our store is set in an Insta-worthy space that offers craft cocktails/mocktails alongside new and found fashion and accessories for all ages, styles and sizes! Our shop is full of color, fun, inclusivity, and unique finds you can’t get anywhere else in Kansas City!
We know that fashion, just like a hula hoop, always comes back around, which is why we curate our boutique at the intersection of vintage and modern. Our items come from all over, providing Hula Hoop shoppers with a variety of eras, styles, colors, sizes, and price ranges. If you want stylish, fun, out-of-the-ordinary options with quality service and an atmosphere you love–then shop with us! Brand is a state of mind - design yours at Hula Hoop!
Andrea
Co-founder & owner
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Andrea Boswell-Burns is a Kansas City native who specializes in collecting degrees and licenses she may never need. She is a creative soul who has always dreamed of making her favorite things her day job–hence, Hula Hoop! While she spends most of her time working on Hula Hoop or hanging with her cute husband and 3 boys, Andrea is also a professional actress and vocalist in the KC area. Andrea’s major fashion icons include Miss Piggy, Elle Woods, Midge Maisel, and any female from the Mad Men cast. She believes that each day is a chance to show another part of ourselves through our clothing and accessories and wants to give her friends, family, and all of KC options to feel fabulous! She wants Hula Hoop to be less shop and more experience and a place for all sizes and budgets. Cheers!
Brittany
Co-founder
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Born and raised in the suburbs of Kansas City, Missouri by parents from West Virginia, Brittany’s got Midwestern values and a little Southern charm. She believes in Jesus, hard work, saying hi to everyone who passes by, KC BBQ, and sweet tea. Brittany is an attorney and loves serving her clients, but her passions and pursuits can’t be limited to the law - she loves playing soccer, traveling the world, and spending time with her family (especially her adorable, talented, funny nephews and niece). With family as a focus of her life, it only made sense to start a business with big sister and Hula Hoop co-founder, Andrea Marie Boswell-Burns. While the two are opposite in almost every way, they have used their distinct viewpoints to create a common vision for Hula Hoop: inclusive,
fun-loving, and photo-worthy!
Jacob
Punchbowl Curator & Barkeep
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Jacob Burns is a Kansas City Native with over a decade in the service industry. Earning his Certified Sommelier and WSET 3 while working as a bartender, Jacob cultivated his palate and appreciation for fine food and drink. Exiting the bar scene in 2020, Jacob started Dining With Distinction, an in-home private chef and wine experience. Now, he brings that same passion for food and drink excellence to Hula Hoop!
Danica
visual merchandising & experience consultant
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Danica Murdock - Colin is a Kansas City native, wife and mama of two. She is a finance industry marketing director, pastor, certified life coach, PTA mom, confetti connoisseur, and KC Sportsball enthusiast. Her passion for the creative as well as caring for people merge through her role at Hula Hoop KC. She believes one can thrive through almost anything life throws your way; in an outfit, ensemble, or accessory that makes you feel good about yourself! Danica holds a degree in Fashion Merchandising & Textiles in Business, and has a background in visual merchandising that ranges from historic mom and pop shop, Gap Inc., and Halls Kansas City. Whether it’s the contrast of black and white, the opportunity to include a pop of color or a whole lot of glam, you’ll find her fashion icon inspirations Jackie Kennedy Onasis, Audrey Hepburn, and Lady Di represented in many of the visual pieces she creates.
Erin
Experience Consultant
She/her
Erin is a military spouse and mother of two. She is originally from the east coast, where she studied art and design. She is a lover of color and believes in embracing personal style in one’s home and attire!
Gavin
Design engineer
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Gavin moved up to Kansas City for school and graduated with a musical theatre and acting degree. Since graduating in 2020, he has been working locally in KC at different theatres like, theatre for young america, Kansas City Actors Theatre, Musical Theatre Kansas City, and Lyric Opera of Kansas City. College helped grow his abilities to be a Jack of all trades and helps Hula Hoop make magic in design! When Gavin isn’t working, he spends his free time catching up on sleep and looking for more opportunities to work! Hula Hoop has changed his outlook on life and can’t wait to showcase the look of our amazing new space!
Seth
resident artist & gallery curator
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Seth Jones is a multidisciplinary artist residing in Kansas City. When he isn’t painting for a living, he’s probably playing in the garden with his Husband, pet pig, and kitties. Seth is thrilled to be a part of the Hula Hoop family and will be bringing his artistic eye to this one of a kind shopping experience!
Jordan
Marketing & Events manager
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Hailing from Kansas City but honing her skills over the past decade in Washington DC, Jordan Burns brings a wealth of experience to the table. From Michelin-starred masters to hungry small business owners, Jordan has teamed up with them all - transitioning seamlessly from behind-the-scenes writer to boots-on-the-ground event director - bringing their creations to life at pop-up dinners, food festivals, weddings, themed parties, corporate events, cooking classes, and more. With her motto of 'If you're not at the table, you're on the menu,' Jordan is always ready to make the magic happen.
Shea
Marketing
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Shea Coffman, is a Missouri native who called Chicago home for the last 10 years and has now migrated to the east coast. He is a professional actor with experience in creative marketing and a degree in the art of pastry from The French Pastry School. He is beyond excited to help his bff Andrea bring her unique pop-up experience to life!