I was born and raised in Belvedere, South Carolina, but I always wanted to move to New York City. It felt like I had an innate pull or calling to move to the "Big Apple." So one day, I decided to seize the day and go for it, while I had the luxury of not having a house, a husband, or kids. I packed my bags and my dog, Penny and I headed to New York City in 2000, one year before the 9/11 attacks. I took a leap of faith and ventured into an unknown City without a job or a place to stay. Each night, I faxed hundreds of resumes to fax numbers that I had entered into an Excel spreadsheet at the local library. Within two weeks of arriving, I received two jobs offers and one of the companies offered a relocation package which included a 30-day hotel stay so I could find my own apartment.

After working at this amazing Wall Street District company for 7 years, I decided to make another leap of faith after my first daughter was born - to quit my job and become a stay-at-home mom. Relying only on my husband's income, I knew that we would be OK in spite of the extremely high cost of living in NYC. On top of all of this, a new family, one income, I had the audacity to want to start a business. Well, as you probably figured out by now, when my mind is set on something, nothing will change my mind or even stop me.

In 2006, I started my first business Consign & Shop, LLC, where I hosted pop-up consignment sales for gently used baby and children's items. After two less than impressive sales, and after accumulating $10,000 in credit card debt, my creative juices were still flowing. Right around the time that I was in the midst of finishing and closing my last consignment sale, July 2007, I had this life-altering moment where I was blessed with an idea so big, that it made me shake all over my body. That idea was the Boot Band. Immediately I got to work, securing the website, submitting the provisional patent, doing research, and making prototypes in my kitchen. After countless all-nighters, and after 3 long years, I was finally able to launch the Boot Band in September 2010. During these 3 years, I faced so many obstacles and roadblocks to getting the Boot Band to work, but I knew that it could, I just knew it and believed it. I kept the faith and I kept making the right calls and moving forward. During this time, I had another daughter in 2009, so my plate was full, but I knew that I had the strength, courage, and tenacity to see this through. 

Here we are today! Because I didn't give up, because I couldn't give up, I am able to offer you a solution to a very common problem. Now, armed with your wardrobe, completed by your kick-ass boots, I want you to go out with your own fearlessness and boldness and perseverance and never give up on what you are creating in your life. It will happen - the Boot Band is proof that if you don't give up, you can make your ideas and dreams a reality. Wear your boots with all of the boldness and belief that the Boot Band was created with and make IT happen for YOU. 

I have so much that I would like to share with you about my journey to get here and my journey ahead, so please connect with me and share your comments, stories, and ideas. 

 

Speaking Engagements

I love to share my story through speaking engagements, so please reach out to me if you would like me to address your audience. Email me at the email address below and please enter "Speaking Engagement" in the subject line. 

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