SUPPORTING "GOT YOU COVERED CATERING" EVENT RE-CAP!

Over the weekend I had a blast attending the open house & taste testing event held by Got You Covered Catering Company. Attending the event was super special because the owner of the company is a dear friend of mine named Raven Thomas who I've known since the 6th grade! My brand mission is to motivate/inspire others to Purse Your Dreams, not a job(tm) so it's always rewarding to see others doing just that! Everything about the event was stellar. From the greeting received at the door to the last good bye, I left feeling loved emotionally as well as physically in my belly! 

 

The tasting was set up in various stations such as: Brunch Bistro, Home for the Holidays, Occasion to Remember, On the Green, Shower me with Love, Sports Center, Sweet Spot, and The Watering Hole. The food was DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS!! The desserts were done by Cynsational Designs which were beautiful to look at and soooo good to eat. The presentation was first class, the service was first class, and the over all experience was FIRST CLASS!

 

To confirm my endorsement, her company will be the official caterer for all my release parties/catering needs. If you are in need of a caterer for any event, please consider her company. They can be reached at (713) 373-1016. Also, follow them on facebook at: www.facebook.com/gycce.  I can't end this post without reminding you to Pursue Your Dreams, not a job (tm)! Check out some pics from the event!

Meet Raven!

Got You Covered Catering

713) 373-1016

www.facebook.com/gycce

MY TRUTH/FIRST LOOK!

Running a business is really challenging. It’s most difficult for me simply because of capital/the lack there of. However, it comes with the territory when doing things independently without loans or investors. The frustration of having great ideas, plans, marketing strategies, cool concepts but not having the money to make those things a reality can be very difficult to accept. In all honesty, it can get very depressing. I’ve hit that wall before and it doesn’t feel good. I’ve been in my feelings from time to time and also questioned/asked myself, Is it all worth it? Maybe I should just go back to Corporate America? At least I know I’ll have a consistent/stable income. Am I really making a difference with my overall “Brand Message”? 

It really does get to me sometimes but before it gets too bad, I remember all the people I’ve spoken to who were motivated at one of my speaking events. How they updated me on starting their business after being inspired by my story and brand message. How they went back to school to gain their degree. How they were inspired not to give up on their dreams. I look at all the pictures that loyal customers send to me wearing the clothing I created. I remember seeing all the knarly social media comments about how cool my designs are. I look at my kids and wonder what they’d say or think of me if I quit. I think about leaving a mark on this world/something to be remembered for that was greater than myself. I think about the employee cursed system that zaps dreams, goals, and visions. I think about all the hypocrisy, mistreatment, and unfairness associated with employers. I think about being over looked for promotions when every other dumb incompetent individual is given a promotion. I think about being supervised by a manager that shouldn’t be in the position to begin with but has the power to give me hell every day. I think about the supervisor that comes late every day but wants to write up others anytime they’re late. That earlier thought of consistent/stable income went out the window as well because Texas is an “at will” state. Which means an employer can fire an employee for any reason at any time. So that doesn’t qualify as stable. 

After running these and many other thoughts in my head, I instantly get SUPER SURGES of energy, motivation, and redetermination. It’s as if I were injected with a magical potion! I get refocused/get back to my mission/passion by getting others to think differently. Listen, do what makes you happy. You have one life to live and it can be cut off at any time. So why waste precious time doing something you hate?? Regardless of your age, there’s still time go after those unfulfilled goals and dreams. I hope by sharing my thoughts it has given some inspiration for someone needing it. Simply sharing this has lifted my spirits and I’m ready to continue the fight against mediocrity and complacency. Also, here's a first look at one of the new designs that will be included in the next release! Feel free to leave comments below if you found this helpful or share it on your various social media outlets so that others may gain something from the blog post. As always, Pursue Your Dreams, Not a job™!

Brand Slogan in the form of a robot! TECHIES STAND UP!



BACK IN STRIDE AGAIN!

It's been a while since I've blogged but I'm happy to say I'm back! It's been two years since I released my clothing and I must say there have been both highs and lows. In spite of it all, I'm determined more than ever to build a successful brand. I haven't released any new material since my initial launch but I'm currently working on a Fall Collection packed with cool clothing and accessories! Keep in mind that I don't have any loans or investors. I fund everything on my own with hard work and sacrifice which can slow down my progress but in the end it will be worth the wait. Don't think for one second that I wasn't doing anything in-between that time. I stayed busy with motivational speaking engagements, coming up with new designs/ideas, taught middle/high school choir for a year, plenty of music gigs/writing/producing and most importantly the addition to my family in the form of my beautiful baby girl Londen! I get emails daily asking for the website/ways to purchase merchandise but the website is under construction until the Fall Collection is ready. Once the collection is ready there will be a HUGE release party! Please follow the blog to stay updated on everything happening with the brand. In the meantime, get caught up by checking out pics from some of the past experiences I've spoken about!

This was one of those long school days!

Going over the lesson.

School Christmas Program.

Speaking engagement.

Speaking engagement.

Had a blast speaking with the kids about entrepreneurship.  

Drum gig.

Studio/Production Session.

Alumni Career Day at the High School I attended. This was a huge honor

I gave a lot of freebies to the students! I love giving back.

Free posters for the students!

Last but not least, meet my baby girl Londen!

(HERE'S A RECAP OF MY FIRST RELEASE OF MERCHANDISE)

THE LAB (STUDIO)!

ROBO ROCK! 

SIGNATURE SLOGAN TEE!

LIVE MUSIC!

SIGNATURE SLOGAN 11X17 POSTER!

As I stated in my story, my goal is to motivate everyone to dream/live big with purpose. Go after your passions. Don't waste precious time doing something you hate. Allow no one to tell you that your dreams aren't possible. Reject fear/conquer any obstacle that stands in your way and press towards the finish line. Thanks in advance for your support in helping me to achieve my goals/dream! As always in closing, I challenge you to "Pursue Your Dreams, not a job"! tm