We had the good fortune of connecting with Nya Williams Jones and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Nya, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I was the typical college student that needed extra money! I worked as a Production Assistant, which didn’t pay me a lot. I didn’t want to give up on my dream of working in the industry, so I thought of other ways to tap into my creative bag to create an extra source of income. To me, being creative doesn’t mean you are only good at one thing; it means you can hone in on your creative abilities and create a unique spin on anything you put your mind to, which is what I did with Crocs. In 7th grade, I always wanted to bedazzle converse; therefore, I brought out an old dream of mine! A few of my friends gave me their crocs, and I started practicing and noticed I did well. I decided to take it seriously, which is how I started.
Please tell us more about your work. We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others, what you are most proud of or excited about. How did you get to where you are today professionally. Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges? What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way. What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?
Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
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