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

Hi Latigre, what habits do you feel play an important role in your life?
I think the biggest habit that’s helped me succeed is not feeling like I have to have it all. As a mom I’m constantly juggling things and I’ve had to learn to rearrange things to get what’s most important done. I feel like I’ve learned to take a step back and just focus on the bigger picture than getting caught up in the small things.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I’ve switched lanes a lot. I’m always trying to find what works best for me and what I feel represents me. I’ve learned a lot about setbacks and overcoming them. My brand started out as one thing and has slowly evolved. While I still make earrings and accessories, I’ve also branched into digital art and I’m looking to incorporate my love of all things creative further into my brand in the future.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
For me it will always be about the experience whether visual, taste or smell. My favorite places around the city encompass that. I love to visit the art museums as well as the botanical gardens. I’m also never shy to visit some local food establishments and we’ll as the local library for a good read. For me these things generate excitement and I’ve met likeminded individuals in my pursuit of these things.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My partner Lezair is so supportive of me and during a time when I lost my drive to be creative he really pushed me to get back to it and find my passion again. He’s a big part of the reason I started my business. I’ve also had the support of friends and family motivating me to use my talents from sharing encouragement to placing orders.

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