We had the good fortune of connecting with Tip Juice and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Tip, maybe we can start at the very start – the idea – how did you come up with the idea for your business?
I truly believe my business Pretty Girlz Collection was a gift from God. One day, in the year 2020 I was online shopping(my favorite thing to do) at some of my favorite online boutique stores and the thought just came to me out of nowhere, like I can do this! I can have my own online fashion boutique! Since that day, I started researching everything I needed to be legit and a certified business owner. I obtained all my licenses needed. When coming up with the name for the business I had to think about what I want it to represent and who I am as person, uplifting. I want to reach “The Girlz” around the world and in some way be apart of bringing that confidence out, embracing your true beauty and walking that walk!
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?
What I love about Pretty Girlz Collection is we do not try to keep up with “The trends”. I always want my business to represent me and I enjoy being outside of the box/the norm. I love a good stand out piece and that’s what PGC has to offer. I’m here to get “The Girlz” out of there comfort zone and look fabulous while doing it! We are based in Columbia, South Carolina but it’s so exciting when I get those online orders from people in a whole other state like Washington, Atlanta, Louisiana, Kansas, Florida, Oklahoma, NYC, etc. I feel so proud in that moment like yesss we are reaching “The Girlz” and they get it! As any business networking is very important, PGC has engaged with some awesome women locally through pop up shops, fashion shows, styling hot local artist, or just simply having them uplifting bathroom talks with random women at the club lol (those are the best). You have to put yourself out there and connect with the people! I have learned through my business journey to stay true to YOUrself, don’t get caught up with what the next person is doing, move at your own pace. If God gave me this vision nobody can take it away and it will prosper! Pretty Girlz Collection is here to knock down barriers of insecurities and bring out the inner butterfly in you. The motto is BeBOLD. Be YOUnique. Stay PRETTY.
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?
Being born and raised in Columbia, SC you start to feel like it’s not much to do or always the same thing, but there’s a couple dope spots around town. For me I enjoy eating and drinking at this little Mexican restaurant called Tios downtown, me and my bestie went their and had a time laughing, eating, and drinking a variety of drinks, like they have all types of fun drinks. Sky Bistro downtown Columbia is a great vibe too! For a good turn up my go to spot is club Truth of Columbia, it’s one of those places where everybody knows everybody lol. For just a fun day, want to feel like a big kid I would recommend Star & Strikes bowling alley, they have a cool arcade area in there.
Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would love to shout out my Best Friend, #1 player on my side, my “camera man”, the person that gives me so much motivation & pushes me to keep going, the Custom Guru/Fashion Designer of “SAKgang Worldwide”, Andre Cummings aka Dre Dre!! Since day one he has been extremely supportive of my dream, my vision for the business. Andre is always there and down to support whatever Pretty Girlz Collection has going on. We have collaborated on exclusive custom SAKgang/PGC outfits together. This man has great creative, marketing skills for days!! Andre is super smart, talented and successful in his Brand. I love that he holds back nothing, always educating me and giving me ideas for my business. So huge shoutout to Dre Dre, SAKgang CEO!!!
Website: www.prettygirlzcollection.shop
Instagram: @prettygirlzcollection_llc
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