I was doing really well with being consistent with #NaBloPoMo until this weekend. I do have a really good really reason for slipping. I spent the entire weekend working on a “newish” project. Allow me to introduce you to Ven & Rose. Or maybe I should say reintroduce?
Almost three months ago (August 19th), I introduced you to my Apparel line Naturally Inspired Collection. It was something that I had wanted to do for a long time, but I kept procrastinating on because of a million little excuses, and fear.
I used to be one of those people who had to have everything “perfect” before making a move. This year I intentionally embraced the “done is better than perfect” and “start before you’re ready” mantras. So I’m not saying not to have a plan, but sometimes you truly have to take the leap. It was scary and nerve-rattling at times, but the rewards were worth it.
When I launched my Apparel line back in August I literally picked a name and forced myself to put it out there so I could not use, “I don’t really have a name I like” excuse. However, I knew that I wanted a more meaningful name based on my vision for the brand, but at the time I could not find the right one.
Fast forward to this weekend when I finally completed the “rebrand”. After lots of names choices, thinking and prayer, the Naturally Inspired Collection is now “Ven & Rose”.
The names Ven & Rose are very special to both my husband & I. The short version is that the brand is now renamed in honor of my grandmother and my mother in law. Read more about Ven & Rose.
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Today I want to encourage you to start before you’re ready.
Your turn: Do you usually wait for everything to be “perfect” before starting a project?
So happy for you! I’ve been struggling with trying to get my product out there and just *crickets* but I REFUSE to give up! Continued success!
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Thanks Alisha. It definitely can be tough but you have to keep at it.
Yes that’s the idea. Don’t give up! Thanks Alisha.
I love the line and I really do love the inspiration for the name. Great way to pay homage!
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Thanks Tyra 🙂
Thank you so much Tyra!
Congrats! It’s normal to want your projects to be perfect. Especially when it’s something the world is gonna see! I love the rebrand though 🙂
Thank you so much Tanay!
Nice shirts! I agree with your message. We have to push the excuses aside and make things happen.
Indeed, thanks Antoinette
Wonderful! I have the “Blessed” shirt on my radar – LOVE!
Thank you so much Valerie
Good for you to let your hair down and just go after your dreams. There will always be some reason “it” or “you” are not ready. What a great name and it is meaningful. Congrats on making such strides.
Thanks Bree
Very nice. I like the shirt your wearing.
Thank you so much Holly.
Love it the name is very nice! My kids want to start their own clothing line and I am trying to get them launched by Christmas as my gift to them. Things can’t always be perfect sometimes you have to build on the way up.
Nice , that would be so awesome. Thanks Kita
I’d like everything to be perfect before launching a project. But I have learned that that can be a huge barrier to sucess. Sometimes you just have to get things done.
Indeed. Thank you so much Arlett
I can totally relate. This is my issue right now, but you’ve inspired me to get my life together!
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Aww, so happy to hear that. Thank you Robin. You can do this.