So where do I even start??? Well my name is Melissa and I am only 21 years old! I know that seems young and stupid to have a business but that's because you don't know me!.. yet! ;). I've had a lot of ups and a lot of downs in this business but its all been worth it because it got me here! I started working in this field when I was 19 and have known this was something I wanted to do for a long time. I left my job due to unfairness by my employer to start my own store with my best friend, and NOW business partner, Rejeanne. We decided to open up across town, because in Port Arthur there are at least 3 of the same types of stores. oh By the way.. I sell smoking accessories, designer clothing and all the kinky things you can think of in the back of the store ;)! haha. ANYWAYS back to my post.
Clearly my former employer was not happy about me starting another business but I tried my best to make that store something great, but it never went appreciated, so I would rather make my own store great. It all came together within a month because I already knew where to call and who to talk to. I wouldn't of been able to do it without my business partner, Rejeanne. We have both been through extremely long days of painting, pulling of carpet and getting flooring put in so that our store could be amazing from the moment you walk in. I've met so many great people in this adventure and I will never take back my choice to open this store even if it fails.. which I KNOW it will NOT.
The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination and I believe that between me and Rejeanne that we are unstoppable. The store has only been open a month and its already been doing amazing! Not everyone has heard of us, and thats the fun in being a NEW business owner.. making a name for yourself and selling YOURSELF (not in the dirty way). You have to be awesome with people.. you have to know people.. and you CANNOT be scared of anything. You have to take this world on and not care what all of your haters say because no matter what you do in life.. someones going to be hoping you fail. Thats the point in life when you realize that you are BETTER and that you are the underdog in your own story. When I have haters it just makes me laugh and realize that I am doing something right, because they're scared. Anyways, Thanks for reading! I plan to keep an updated blog on new things happening at the store and my journey! Rejeanne will also (maybe) be posting with her own thoughts! so make sure you keep checkin us out! xoxoxo - Melissa <3
