BACKSTAGE PASS

Last week I shared that eliminating hurry from decision-making is a game changer. This doesn't make problems go away. However, I can walk with a lightened burden. The hope I have is an anchor in the storm.

Building slow is contrary to our culture. Our culture has it all wrong though! What if we live more like Jesus did on earth? He wasn't in a hurry to do things, even when someone desperately needed healing. Lately, I'm making...

I'll be a guest speaker at my son's career day today. The first graders might think I'm cool after this! My hope is that they'll be inspired to make a positive impact in the lives of others, no matter their...

We had a good chuckle with a stranger on the internet. She complimented the name of our company, and she had to know if we were Brazilian. Her friends in Brazil use the word ‘elegantees’ when someone looks fancy.  I...

This year is turning out to be unexpected! My dream to multiply, so that hundreds can be brought out of poverty and trafficking, has been restored to my heart. I don't have a grand plan for it, and we're not...

A new collection of essential neutrals popped on the site, but I didn't get the chance to hype it up. Despite dropping the marketing ball, our Elegantees Insiders Facebook Group got to our website, and we had one of the strongest kickoff...

Beginning with gratitude. Despite things not being perfect, there are so many blessings I see. Lives are being transformed, including my own.This week I joined friends to fast from food for spiritual purposes. To be honest, I’m sticking to veggies...

Have you heard the quote "You're not a failure until you give up"? I want to take that a step farther. We shouldn't just ride out the recession or whatever problems we face. We have to attack our opposition with a solid...

This week had me thinking a lot about business practices. When I used to work in the fashion industry, there were things I wanted to change. One was chargebacks. They happen when a factory makes a mistake that costs the...

In this year, I've had more failure than success. After I started various marketing projects this year, I soon realized they weren't going to be profitable after all. To maintain integrity, I stuck them out to completion.  2022 feels like...

It's been over two weeks since I've been back in the States. The fresh outlook is what I've been waiting for. Remember how I put Fall 2023 designs on hold a few months ago? I'm glad I waited to see...

Our intern captured this photo at the loft we used as a photo studio. I love the accuracy of it because the lunch was my highlight of the day.  That handsome guy in the background? That's Israel Martinez, and I...

Being in Nepal was so beautifully hard. I had the honor of spending several days with the women who make your clothes. They are joyful, kind, and lovely in every way. It was hard because our operation here has been running...

My intern called me the morning of the fashion show, “There’s a problem, but we’ve got a solution. A cup of tea got spilled onto the dresses.” I could sense some worry in the room, so I made some jokes to reassure...

Here's the latest - it's been a humbling season.    As I see other businesses with similar models close their doors, it increases the possibility that ours could be next. I have not yet committed to Fall 2023. The biggest obstacle...

​You'll never believe what our business manager told me! We need to pay $360 for our labels to come into Nepal. If we don't pay this import tax, the customs agent will send our package back to Thailand. Here's the shocker - that's a...

Someone asked why many business owners seek growth. It's a never ending pursuit. Can you ever be content? “It’s ok to be small,” he said. ​I’m conflicted with that. I try to be present to my family, so I often say 'no'...

A supporter recently mentioned, “We all love the signatures on tags and notes we get with orders. It'd be lovely to return the gesture.” If you've ordered Elegantees, you're familiar with the handwritten notes that we send. They are written...

Seeing our clothing walk down an official runway during New York Fashion Week was emotional. I wasn't prepared for the round of applause at the end of the show. Deeply encouraging!   We heard some incredible feedback!   Body positivity. This...

Remember my longing to pierce light into the darkness? Well, we’ve been in for a fight lately! Sex trafficking has ties to the fashion industry, but we're here to breakthrough with freedom. It feels heavy as we approach New York...

This show will be about wearable fashion and the emotion of freedom. We've been putting our heart into the musical storytelling, the colors of the clothing, and the testimonials you'll hear.