Our Roots & Story
Founded by Two Immigrant Sisters: An Army Veteran and an Educator
Barbara Kent and Joanna Serra immigrated to the United States from Poland as children in 1988. Watching their mother work tirelessly to put food on the table, they learned early on that hard work, determination, and education equal success.
In 2014, sewing projects for their own children turned into a small business. Today, Birdy Boutique is a certified service-disabled veteran and women-owned Michigan small business powered by a proud team of 20+ women: moms, sisters, retired teachers, and military spouses.
Barbara Kent
Co-Founder & Veteran
West Point Class of '99, 13 years US Army MP Corps Captain, medically retired veteran, and mom of two.
Joanna Serra
Co-Founder & Educator
Wayne State graduate, state award-winning elementary teacher, and mom of three on a Michigan farm.
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