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

Hi Thomas, what do you attribute your success to?
I have found success by identifying my target audience and continually delivering products that speak directly to their needs. This has built a trust in the brand and our ability to be consistent.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
It was difficult to maintain a career in New York as a technical designer after my layoff in 2009. This forced me to recognize my talent and invest in me. I had a solid understanding of the fashion industry and how to sell to department stores. I needed to focus those efforts for my own work.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Atlanta Botanical Gardens The Acqaruium

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My professors at Santa Anna College and Mesa College deserve credit, especially Ms. Conrad. I also credit my internship with Richard Tyler with showing me how to run a fashion business

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Image Credits
Thomas Woodard Terri J. Vaughn Ambassador Magazine

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