Dreams, Seams and Small Business Things

A year ago when I was out on my morning run, I was shot by a stranger. The year that followed was filled with trauma and sadness and depression and loneliness. A lot of difficult emotions. But it was also filled with hope and happiness and love and support. I reflect on the year that I've had a little bit and the growth and the excitement for the future. I am so grateful to be here and to be able to tell my story.

Welcome back! The Dreams, Seams and Small Business Things podcast is officially back! I'm SO excited to be back and creating new episodes for y'all! I hope this podcast fills you with inspiration and joy. I'll be sharing my triumphs, my fails, the good times and the bad. I hope my stories inspire, entertain and help you to get to know me a little better!

Hello everyone! I know it's been a while since I've made a podcast episode! Life has been doing its thing but also I was shot back in November. I've spent the last few months recovering mentally and physically and I want to take you on the journey of my recovery and moving forward and being a survivor of gun violence. My GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a212047c

After receiving a ton of hate because I was wearing a jumpsuit, I decided to wear a dress almost every day in the month of November to make the people even more mad! And it worked!

In this episode, I talk about rejection and when one door closes, how we have to work really hard in order for another one to open. I also highlight the fact that just because we face one rejection doesn’t mean that things are not gonna work out for us. Usually that rejection is leading us to something bigger and better. I use the example of Victoria Monét and how she was rejected from performing at the MTV VMAs, but recently got seven Grammy nominations! She did not let that rejection stop her she let it empower her to achieve more!

Why is it sometimes that friends and family find it so difficult to support us? In this episode we dive into this topic and shift our perspective on the lack of support that we receive. Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/68dde1ca Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/L6N7YO8YE844?ref_=wl_share

I know it’s really easy to compare yourself to other people and to think to yourself “they are successful. Why am I not?” But it’s important to realize that your success will come when it is your time! In this episode, we talk about comparing yourself to other people and how it’s important to be patient but also work real hard to speak things into existence!

Hey ya! In today’s episode, I give a little life update about where I have been! I also let’s talk about how I am a new Minerva, ambassador, and what it takes to be an ambassador for any company!

Talking about the decision that a lot of us small business owners think about; quitting our small businesses. Shop my handmade ethically sourced and sustainably produced clothing and accessories brand here: www.terrancewilliamsdesigns.com Shop my Society 6 Designs: https://society6.com/terrancewilliamsdesigns?curator=terrancewilliamsdesigns Follow along on social media! IG- https://www.instagram.com/terrancewilliamsdesigns Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/terrancewilliamsdesigns Twitter- https://twitter.com/terrancedesigns Pinterest- https://www.pinterest.com/terrancewilliamsdesigns TikTok- www.tiktok.com/terrancewilliamsdesigns

In this episode, I'll be discussing a common phrase that I hear which is "this is why I don't support black owned businesses." For some reason Black owned small businesses are held to a different standard than other small businesses. We have to be 10 times better, 10 times more efficient, have 10 times better product. And I just wonder where this mentality comes from? Why are we so hard on Black owned businesses and why do we expect so much when we don't expect it from other businesses? And why is it that when one small business messes up, we rule out other small businesses? I also give some advice to small business owners of how to improve their businesses, so they don't run into this situation, where they have a disgruntled customer that not only stop supporting their business, but other businesses. Shop my handmade ethically sourced and sustainably produced clothing and accessories brand here: www.terrancewilliamsdesigns.com Shop my Society 6 Designs: https://society6.com/terrancewilliamsdesigns?curator=terrancewilliamsdesigns Follow along on social media! IG- https://www.instagram.com/terrancewilliamsdesigns Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/terrancewilliamsdesigns Twitter- https://twitter.com/terrancedesigns Pinterest- https://www.pinterest.com/terrancewilliamsdesigns TikTok- www.tiktok.com/terrancewilliamsdesigns

I often hear people refer to counting creators and influencers as famous or celebrities, and this title is even given to me at times. In this episode, I examine if I really think I am famous, what being a celebrity means to me and a recent influencer event I went to at Like To Know and if felt comfortable being there

For Earth month I explore how my small business, Terrance Williams Designs, participates in sustainability. Sustainability takes a lot of forms, whether its ethically sourced fabrics or recyclable mailers, there's a lot you can do to help with sustainability! Shop my small business here: www.terrancewilliamsdesigns.com

When I decided to go full time with my small business I didn't have a plan B. Not that I would recommend it, but if you do decide to quit your jobs and go full time without a backup plan, here are some tips and tricks to make it work! I have additional episodes of my podcast! For 99 cents a month, access deeper and more behind the scenes podcast episodes here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/terrance-williams65/subscribe Shop my small business here: www.terrancewilliamsdesigns.com

I have become pretty well known not only for my small business and beautiful images on social media, but also for the fact that I call people out for their mean comments on Instagram. I explain why I don't always turn the other cheek and why I think it's important to sometimes not be the bigger person.

My new collection for spring is here! And this episode, I talk about my new collection, called spring, fling, the inspiration behind it, and how sustainability plays a role! Available on my website www.terrancewilliamsdesigns.com

In today's episode I'll be addressing the controversial topic of how I choose to show my body (in particular my booty) on Instagram, why I do it, how bullying got me to this point, how body positivity plays a role and why I'll never stop showing it. 

There have been quite a few bills passed lately targeting the LGBTQ+ community, specifically the trans community and it's very scary.  I'll be talking about this and how now more than ever it's important for allies to show up and support us.

"Ruin is a gift, ruin is the road to transformation". This quote from Eat, Pray, Love is one of my favorite quotes and has a deep meaning in my life.  This episode explores the quote and how it relates to the "ruin" that I experienced in my life and how I overcame it!

Hey y'all!  In this episode I'll be peeling back the curtain and talking about what it takes to run a small business.  After a "friend" told me I had it easy because I get to stay at home all day and just do photoshoots and make pretty things, I had to explain to him, and everyone, that running a small business is NOT as easy as it looks!  

Hey Y'all!  In this episode I'll be talking about one of my worst rejections that I experienced and how I overcame it!   www.terrancewilliamsdesigns.com