We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had an opportunity to ask centered around whether there was ever a time they almost gave up. Highlighting some of the responses below.
Alyssa Chavez
I have wanted to quit more times than I care to admit. I’ve had months with no sales, social media plummeting, items in my inventory for years and other obstacles like mental health that has made my business difficult to run. However, I’ve always persevered and learned there are seasons to business. Read more>>
Erin Schemenski
Of course. When first starting out, full-time on your own, in your own curated brand and business, the thought that “it’s not worth it” is riding side by side with the thought that “everything is going to be worth it.” Read more>>
Alex Vaughan
Many. HA! But I think giving up is a necessary part of the process of becoming ourselves and living with integrity. Giving up isn’t what we think it is. I see giving up as surrendering, giving TO the insight that brings us a sense of internal peace. Read more>>
Reggie Riggs
Absolutely. I almost gave up plenty of times in this life of mines but just most recently when I became homeless for a little over a year. I wanted to give up everyday I was homeless , never would expect myself to get to that low. Read more>>
Kelly Holmes
One of the biggest lies I see, especially in fashion, media, and venture capital, is that inclusion has been “achieved” because a few doors have been opened. There’s this surface-level celebration of diversity, but behind the scenes, many of the systems and power structures haven’t actually changed. Representation without real investment, leadership, or ownership is just optics. Read more>>
