Lydia Clark

Lydia Clark, the owner of DTLA Cheese, shares insights on the unique challenges of running a specialty cheese shop in a shifting economy. She discusses how economic disparity impacts consumer spending, with wealthier households increasingly driving purchases while lower-income shoppers struggle. Clark dives into the emotional toll of rising tariffs on imported cheeses and the complexities of maintaining a small business amid inflation. Her personal stories reveal both resilience and the human side of navigating economic fluctuations.