Meet Donnella Washington | Custom Design T-shirt Maker & Graphic Designer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Donnella Washington and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Donnella, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
To be honest I never thought I would be here. It just happened. My Mom passed away in 2013 and that really broke me. I was just here going through the motions every day. To the world I seemed ok happy and moving on with my life. But, for me I was just broken. Just existing while the world was passing me by. In 2021 I made a memorial Christmas tree in memory of my mom. I handmade custom picture ornaments with different pictures of her. I never thought posting this on social media would have blown up the way it did. Everybody wanted a memorial ornament of their loved ones. So, in November 2021 I started making ornaments. My husband bought me a Cricut machine and accessories for Christmas 2021. I made my first shirt and another and another. Once again social media blew me up with orders. Never thinking this could actually be a successful business. January 23, 2022, only a month shy of making my first shirt I opened Jackie’s Legacy. Jackie’s Legacy was named in my mom’s Jackie Singletary memory. I now had something to keep me busy. This business has really brought me back to myself. The best part of it all is the higher I grow in my business the more people I reach through Jackie’s Legacy. Jackie’s Legacy will continue through me.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am a custom t-shirt and graphic designer. I specialize in vinyl and sublimation graphic designs. My business has grown from just t-shirts to just about anything you can think of. I customize, tumblers and mugs, stone plaques, graduation stoles, jerseys, socks and so much more. I always add a different creative vibe to my items that sets me apart from the rest. This business has become my passion and I love what I do. My business is only 8 months old and has grown so much in this short amount time. Sometimes I can’t even believe it myself. I’m self-taught and learned from lots of trial and error. I can say that it was easy getting here because I love it. I spend hours just researching new things I can create, new equipment I can invest in or just simply making something new from scratch just to see the beautiful outcome. Some lessons I learned on the way is just to never give up. Keep trying. The road may get rocky along the way but, as long as God is on your side, he’ll hold your hand the whole way through. I want the world to know Nothing Is Too Hard for God. I was at the verge of giving up but look at me now. Jackie’s Legacy is being shipped to many states around the world. This is only the beginning.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to first give a shoutout to God because without him none of this would be possible. To my husband Akeem thank you for the push, the support, the encouragement, and the love. I thank God every day for you! To my Kids, I love y’all so much and I got y’all forever! To my Dad, I love you thank you for all your support. I wouldn’t be here without you. My sisters and brothers, thanks for your support and always challenging me with different ideas. I love y’all so much! WE ARE ALL WE GOT! To Ashlin, my helper. Thanks for always supporting me and helping in any area of my business with no questions asked. To Raven, (My favorite picture lady) I appreciate you more than you know! To Kim, thanks for always jumping in to help! I love you girl. All my nieces and nephews whew it’s a lot of y’all! I love y’all! All my family and friends! Thank you!! A big big shoutout to all my customers. Everyone who believed in me from day one. I love and appreciate y’all so much!

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