Our Team

Meet Our Team

The Lakota Made Family

About Our Team

The Lakota Made team is a family-oriented group of dedicated individuals who are passionate about preserving and sharing traditional Lakota knowledge. Led by Owner and CEO, Megan Bull Bear, along with her brothers Mitchell and Michael Bull Bear, the team works closely together to create high-quality, handmade products in the traditional Lakota way. From crafting these products to running the successful ecommerce store, Lakotamade.com, and managing the retail location in Old Town Mankato, Minnesota, the Lakota Made family is committed to growing a thriving business rooted in culture, community, and family values.

Learn About Lakota Made

Megan Bull Bear

Owner and CEO

I’m Megan Lynn Bull Bear, founder of Lakota Made and a member of the Kiyaksa Band of the Oglala Lakota Nation. Raised in South Central South Dakota by my parents—Nača Chief Bull Bear and grassroots leader Marla Bull Bear—I was deeply rooted in Lakota traditions from a young age. Inspired by their community leadership and my own learning from Elders, I’ve dedicated my life to preserving and sharing our First Medicines. Through Lakota Made, I craft small-batch, plant-based products that honor our culture, educate others, and support Indigenous entrepreneurs. My long-term dream is to establish a farm where I can grow traditional medicines, offer educational workshops, and bring our healing full circle—connecting land, culture, and community.

Emily Schmitt

Operations Manager & Customer Support

As Operations Manager and Customer Support at Lakota Made LLC, Emily ensures that customers receive top-notch service and smooth solutions to any issues that arise. Living in Duluth with her dog, Fig, she enjoys gardening, baking, and camping in her free time. Her passion for nature and creativity drives both her professional and personal pursuits.

Mitchell Bull Bear

Operations

Riley Evans

Operations

Boozhoo, gakina awiiya. Waagosh miinawaa waawaashkeshiins niwiinzowinan. Hello, everyone, my name is Riley and I’m Grand Portage Ojibwe. I’m from Minneapolis, and I’m pursuing a Masters degree in Gender & Women’s Studies at MSU Mankato.

Michael Bull Bear

Shipping

Lynn Le

Shipping

My name is Lynn Le. I’m from Savage, Minnesota but my roots go back to a small rural community in Vietnam. Growing up in that environment gave me a deep appreciation for natural remedies which were a big part of our everyday life and culture. I’m currently taking real estate classes and working towards becoming a realtor. I have a cat named smudge who means the world to me. I love to go out with friends and explore minnesota, or simply have fun and watch a good show or movie.

Aaron Father

Shipping

Terynn Isham

Retail Clerk

Terynn is the main store clerk. She enjoys spending time with her kitten Cleo and watching Disney movies. She is from the Ojibwe tribe named Boise Forte in Northern Minnesota.

Meghan Hickock

Chief Communications Officer

Meghan, better known as Media Meghan, handles all things media for Lakota Made. She loves channeling her creativity through content creation, graphic design, social media, journalism, and communications. Meghan resides in Mankato, Minnesota, alongside her four-legged BFF and honorary co-woofer, Dolly!

James Taylor

Operations Staff

James is passionate about herbal medicine and enjoys helping create beautiful, intentional products. He loves exploring the benefits of natural remedies and sharing that passion through his work. James is also a photographer and serves on the gallery board at the Carnegie Art Center, in addition he documents exhibitions and events. He lives in Mankato, Minnesota, with his cat, Tonks.

Hannah Bretz

Digital Marketing

Hannah manages search engine optimization and website design for Lakota Made. She loves all things ecommerce and marketing small businesses online. Hannah lives in St. Peter, Minnesota with her daughter (Tressa), husky (Dexter), and three cats (Zozo, Freya, and Lena).