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๐Ÿค I'm Jada, specializing in custom promotional apparel and products for Houston corporations, driving brand visibility and engagement through tailored solutions. With over a decade at Sysco, I earned multiple awards as a District Sales Manager and served as Director of Category Management. I led a team managing $๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ๐—  ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฒ and oversaw ๐Ÿญ,๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟk, including the six largest national food brokerages. Now, as a mompreneur, I combine my corporate acumen with a passion for creativity, offering bespoke solutions that meet the unique needs of my corporate clients. ๐Ÿ‘‰ We specialize in custom-designed apparel, embroidery, brand design, and promotional products, all tailored to help Houston corporations stand out in today's competitive market. My commitment to excellence and attention to detail ensures that our clients receive high-quality products and exceptional service, every time. ๐Ÿ‘ซIn addition to my startup, I'm a dedicated cheer mom, sports mom, and dog mama to two lovely doggies. Balancing these roles has taught me the importance of organization, perseverance, and dedicationโ€”qualities I bring to every client project. ๐—›๐—ข๐—ช ๐—œ ๐—–๐—”๐—ก ๐—›๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—ฃ ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ I work with companies in the ๐—ข๐—ถ๐—น, ๐—š๐—ฎ๐˜€, ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐˜†, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป sectors to enhance their brands through premium promotional apparel and products. We understand the demanding environments and specific branding needs of these industries. Whether it's outfitting your team with durable, branded workwear or creating memorable promotional items for industry events, my solutions help reinforce your brand's strength and professionalism. ๐—ช๐—›๐—”๐—ง ๐—ช๐—˜ ๐—–๐—”๐—ก ๐——๐—ข ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ My journey from corporate sales to mompreneurship has been driven by a desire to combine professional expertise with personal passion. We believe in the power of strong branding to make a lasting impact. Our team is dedicated to helping your business stand out with high-quality, custom solutions tailored to your unique needs. Join me in transforming your brand vision into reality with ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ that truly make an impact. Your success is our priority, and we're committed to exceeding your expectations with every project. Together, we can create a brand experience that not only captures attention but also builds lasting connections. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Contact us today to discover how our custom promotional products and apparel solutions can enhance your brand.

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Pivots: The Secret to Extraordinary Companies! Building a company is a journey, not a straight line. The original idea? Just the beginning. It's the pivots, the strategic moves, that carve out success. ๐Ÿ”„ What makes a successful founder? The foresight to spot new opportunities, the agility to adapt, and the courage to make decisionโ€”these elements fuel growth and triumph. When plans falter, don't waver. Keep your goal in view and adjust your methods! Markets shift in a heartbeat, and while big corporations struggle with rapid change, your startup can thrive. ๐Ÿ’ก Pivoting isnโ€™t about perfect timing or data; it's about making bold decisions. Consider these iconic pivots: - Netflix transcended from DVDs to streaming ๐ŸŽฅ - Slack from games to team synergy ๐Ÿ’ฌ - Instagram pivoted to photo-sharing ๐Ÿ“ธ - Pinterest evolved from shopping lists to idea collections ๐Ÿ“ Creating a pivot-minded company is crucial, especially for startups. It unlocks new markets, boosts customer happiness, and sparks innovation. ๐ŸŒŸ Becoming a leader means growing into vision and bravery for necessary pivots. It's challenging, yet thrilling. Tell me your best startup pivots below!!! Me trying to pivot my awful golf game ๐Ÿคฃ #livideo


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One year ago, we took a leap of faith and launched Houston Apparel Co. โœจ Time flies when you're having fun, right? ๐—ช๐—ฒโ€™๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€. Let me take you back to a moment that defined our journey. In the early days, there was a massive order for a construction company. ๐Ÿฆบ Picture this: stacks of samples, endless designs, and a deadline that seemed impossible. The clock was ticking, and I remember our team gathered around, staring at the mountain of work. ๐Ÿ• The silence was broken by someone saying, โ€œ๐—ช๐—ฒโ€™๐—น๐—น ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†.โ€ Little did we know how true that would be. ๐™€๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง๐™ฎ ๐™จ๐™š๐™ฉ๐™—๐™–๐™˜๐™  ๐™—๐™š๐™˜๐™–๐™ข๐™š ๐™– ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ฅ๐™ฅ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™š. Just when we thought we had it all under control, we didn't. Panic was an understatement. But in that chaos, something beautiful happened. Our team rallied together like never before. ๐—ช๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜, ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป. The laughter that echoed in our workspace wasnโ€™t just about keeping spirits highโ€”it was about building a bond. A bond that saw us through the toughest times. And when the order was finally complete, we didnโ€™t just deliver products. We delivered a promise of quality and dedication. This month, as we celebrate our first anniversary, I look back at that project with a smile. It taught us to embrace challenges with humor and resilience. ๐˜–๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ค๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ด ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด, and their faith in us fueled our passion. We have had sweet client moments that warm the heart. โค๏ธ Like when a client sent us a thank you note written by their team, saying our products boosted their morale. ๐™„๐™ฉโ€™๐™จ ๐™ข๐™ค๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™ก๐™ž๐™ ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š๐™จ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ง๐™š๐™ข๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ช๐™จ ๐™ฌ๐™๐™ฎ ๐™ฌ๐™š ๐™™๐™ค ๐™ฌ๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ฌ๐™š ๐™™๐™ค. As we look forward to the future, we carry these lessons with us. The struggles, the laughter, and the victories have shaped who we are. And we're just getting started. To everyone who has been part of our journey, thank you. ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒโ€™๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—ป, ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€. So, if youโ€™re facing a mountain of challenges, remember: embrace them with laughter, tackle them with determination, and never underestimate the power of a great team. Whatโ€™s a moment in your journey that taught you resilience? Share your story with us!


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    #RedMonday Ready to fill your social calendar, all while supporting an amazing cause? Check out the RedM events that are happening!!! ๐™Š๐™ž๐™ก ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™‚๐™–๐™จ ๐™‚๐™ก๐™ค๐™—๐™–๐™ก ๐™‰๐™š๐™ฉ๐™ฌ๐™ค๐™ง๐™  ๐™ˆ๐™ž๐™ญ๐™š๐™ง ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ April 24th โ€ข 5:30 pm The Ranch Office - ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น Connect with top industry professionals, enjoy great vibes, and support a meaningful cause. Purchase your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gx6BcKdu ๐™ง๐™š๐™™๐™ˆ ๐™†๐™ž๐™ก๐™ฉ๐™ฌ๐™–๐™ก๐™  2025 โ€“ ๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ช๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ฃ May 3, 2025 โ€ข 9:00 am Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston Grab your kilt (if you donโ€™t have one - still join us) and walk with purpose! All funds raised go directly toward our anti-trafficking mission. Sign up or donate here: https://lnkd.in/gd3dYzuN ๐™Ž๐™’๐˜ผ๐™‚ ๐™Ž๐™๐™„๐™‡๐™‡ ๐˜ผ๐™‘๐˜ผ๐™„๐™‡๐˜ผ๐˜ฝ๐™‡๐™€ ๐™Š๐™‰๐™‡๐™„๐™‰๐™€: ๐™ˆ๐˜ผ๐™†๐™€ ๐™”๐™Š๐™๐™ ๐™‹๐™๐™๐˜พ๐™ƒ๐˜ผ๐™Ž๐™€ ๐™๐™Š๐˜ฟ๐˜ผ๐™” ๐˜ฝ๐™€๐™๐™Š๐™๐™€ ๐™„๐™ ๐˜พ๐™‡๐™Š๐™Ž๐™€๐™Ž! https://lnkd.in/gwrsyMk9 ๐˜ฝ๐™๐™Ž๐™„๐™‰๐™€๐™Ž๐™Ž๐™ง๐™ช๐™ฃ #66 - ๐™Š๐™๐˜พ ๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ช๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ฃ Tuesday May 6th 2025 โ€ข 7:10 am 6001 Fannin Street, Houston, TX Join the BUSINESSrun and redM Join The Movement as we make a Difference! Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/g5keBiNV ๐™ง๐™š๐™™๐™ˆ ๐™Š๐™ฃ๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š ๐™Ž๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐˜ผ๐™ช๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ โ€“ ๐™‡๐™„๐™‘๐™€! The redM Online Auction is officially open! Bid on exclusive sports memorabilia and experiencesโ€”every dollar supports our mission to combat human trafficking within our industry. Your bid = real impact Start browsing & bidding now: https://lnkd.in/grJGN4dd Auction closes soonโ€”donโ€™t miss your chance to score big and make a difference! ๐˜ผ ๐™‰๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ ๐™๐™ค ๐™๐™š๐™ข๐™š๐™ข๐™—๐™š๐™ง - ๐™Š๐™๐˜พ ๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ช๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ฃ May 7th Hobby Center A cultural celebration with food, drink, orchestra, flamenco, celebration of many cultures including Spanish, Brazilian and Indian. https://lnkd.in/gUErRUew


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    ๐™๐™ง๐™ค๐™ข ๐™ฏ๐™š๐™ง๐™ค ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ง๐™ž๐™ซ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œโ€”I embarked on a journey that was as unpredictable as the industries I serve: oil, gas, energy, and construction. Starting a branded workwear business from the ground up was never in my original plan. With each challenge, I found a new way to innovate, to adapt, and ultimately, to succeed. Reflecting on these years, I see how my corporate experience prepared me, but it was the leap into entrepreneurship that truly defined my path. The oil, gas, energy, and construction sectors are not just industries; ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜บ'๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฅ๐˜บ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ค ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜บ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ถ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ. Understanding this, I committed to delivering not just apparel, but solutionsโ€”products that withstand tough environments while promoting ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†. Here's what I've learned: Listen more than you speak. Tailor solutions, not just products. Embrace change as an opportunity, not a threat. Build relationships that last beyond a single transaction. Every stitch tells a story, and every design is a promise. To those considering a similar leap into entrepreneurship, I offer this advice: ๐˜ฟ๐™ค๐™ฃ'๐™ฉ ๐™Ÿ๐™ช๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™—๐™ช๐™ž๐™ก๐™™ ๐™– ๐™—๐™ช๐™จ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š๐™จ๐™จ; ๐™˜๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š ๐™– ๐™ก๐™š๐™œ๐™–๐™˜๐™ฎ. And never underestimate the power of a well placed logo. Your brand is more than colors and fonts; it's the embodiment of your values and vision. At Houston Apparel Co.. , we take this to heart, ensuring every piece reflects the quality and dedication you expect. Let's turn your vision into wearables that work as hard as you do. Join us on this journey where quality meets innovation. Together, we'll not only meet expectations but set new standards. ๐™‡๐™š๐™ฉ'๐™จ ๐™ข๐™–๐™ ๐™š ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™—๐™ง๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง๐™œ๐™š๐™ฉ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™—๐™ก๐™š.


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    What if your brand strategy wasnโ€™t just a planโ€”but a legacy? This week on Beyond the Logo, weโ€™re joined by Kris S. Callen, founder of The Callen Group, a leader who knows how to turn bold ideas into real-world results. Kris doesnโ€™t just talk about strategy - he lives it. With decades of experience helping brands clarify their message, scale with purpose, and lead with integrity, Kris brings a perspective thatโ€™s equal parts practical and profound. In this episode, we go beyond metrics and milestones to explore: โœจ The power of leading with clarity and conviction  โœจ How to grow your brand without losing your values  โœจ The difference between a great strategyโ€ฆ and a lasting one  โœจ Why the story you tell internally matters just as much as the one you tell the world If youโ€™re building a brand, scaling a business, or stepping into leadership - you donโ€™t want to miss this conversation. Because whatโ€™s behind the logo?  Vision. Values. And the kind of leadership that lasts. ๐ŸŽง Tune in now and get inspired to build with both strategy and soul.


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      If your team is wearing generic, one-size fits-all uniforms, ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚'๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด. Here's why: ๐˜ฝ๐™ง๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™„๐™™๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ โ†’ Your team is your brand's most visible asset. Custom apparel turns them into brand ambassadors every day. ๐™€๐™ข๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™ค๐™ฎ๐™š๐™š ๐™ˆ๐™ค๐™ง๐™–๐™ก๐™š โ†’ Tailored uniforms show your team that you value them, boosting morale and fostering a sense of pride. ๐™‹๐™ง๐™ค๐™›๐™š๐™จ๐™จ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™จ๐™ข โ†’ Customized workwear elevates your brand's image, setting a professional tone in every interaction. ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ข๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ซ๐™š ๐™€๐™™๐™œ๐™š โ†’ In a sea of sameness, custom apparel helps you stand out, making a memorable impression at industry events. ๐™๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ โ†’ Practical designs tailored to your industry needs enhance comfort and performance. ๐™‡๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™š๐™ซ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ โ†’ High quality materials ensure durability, offering longterm cost savings and environmental benefits. So, if you're still opting for off the shelf solutions, ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต. Custom apparel isn't just about looking good; it's about feeling good and performing even better. What are your thoughts on the impact of custom apparel on brand identity and team morale? Let me know below! ๐Ÿ“ธ Some bad ass clients that competed in the Hyrox and crushed it in custom shirts designed by Houston Apparel Co.. !


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      Unlocking innovation often starts with an unlikely conversationโ€”๐™๐™š๐™ง๐™š'๐™จ ๐™๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™š ๐™˜๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ง๐™š๐™จ๐™๐™–๐™ฅ๐™š๐™™ ๐™ข๐™ฎ ๐™—๐™ช๐™จ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š๐™จ๐™จ ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š๐™œ๐™ฎ. The other day, I sat down with a friend who thrives in an industry that couldnโ€™t be more different from mine. Weโ€™ve known each other for years, but this time, our discussion took a turn that was nothing short of revolutionary. We started by simply catching up, but soon found ourselves diving deep into the nuances of our respective fields. What followed was an exhilarating exchange of ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐˜€, ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€, and ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€. We talked about everything from flame resistant clothing and the evolution of corporate swag to her world of tech innovations and sustainability practices. ๐Ÿฆบ It was like uncovering a treasure trove of ideas that I never realized were applicable to my own work in promotional merchandise and custom apparel. ๐Ÿ’ก The real gem of our conversation was discovering how ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง๐™˜๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™˜๐™ฉ๐™š๐™™ our challenges and solutions actually are, despite the vast differences in our industries. For example, her approach to sustainability gave me fresh ideas on how to incorporate eco-friendly practices into our custom apparel lines. Meanwhile, I shared some creative merchandising strategies and branding insights that got her thinking about new ways to enhance her ๐˜ฃ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ข๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜จ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ด. I walked away not just with a list of actionable ideas, but also with a broadened perspective on how to innovate and ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ. It was one of those moments that you rate a solid 9.3/10, purely for the sheer inspiration and excitement it brings. ๐Ÿค But the secret to making such conversations truly impactful lies in building them on a foundation of trust and mutual respect. This ensures that youโ€™re not just exchanging ideas, but genuinely absorbing and considering each otherโ€™s perspectives. Itโ€™s this trust that allows for vulnerability and honesty, key elements for true learning and growth. ๐˜ผ๐™จ ๐™– ๐™ข๐™ค๐™ข๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™š๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ช๐™ง ๐™Ÿ๐™ช๐™œ๐™œ๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™—๐™ช๐™จ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š๐™จ๐™จ ๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ง๐™จ๐™๐™ž๐™ฅ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™›๐™–๐™ข๐™ž๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™ก๐™ž๐™›๐™š, ๐™›๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ข๐™š ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š๐™จ๐™š ๐™ ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™™๐™จ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™™๐™ž๐™จ๐™˜๐™ช๐™จ๐™จ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™จ ๐™˜๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™—๐™š ๐™˜๐™๐™–๐™ก๐™ก๐™š๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ. Yet, they're absolutely worth prioritizing. These conversations can do more than just expand your networkโ€”they can expand your mind, prompting you to think outside the box and create solutions that are as diverse as the conversations that inspired them. Share your experience or tag someone whose insights always inspire you! ๐ŸŒŸ Heather Fricke Venessa Homewood

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      ๐ŸŒธ I remember a particular Easter morning a few years back. My two kids were eagerly hunting for eggs in the backyard, their giggles echoing through the air, while our two dogs chased them with tails wagging. Amidst this cheerful chaos, I had a revelation. ๐™„๐™ฉ ๐™ฌ๐™–๐™จ ๐™–๐™—๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฉ ๐™ง๐™š๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ฌ๐™–๐™ก, ๐™œ๐™ง๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™ฉ๐™, ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™—๐™š๐™–๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™ฎ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™›๐™ง๐™š๐™จ๐™ ๐™—๐™š๐™œ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™จ. Just as spring breathes new life into nature, it offers us a chance to reassess and rejuvenate our own endeavors. At Houston Apparel Co.. , we embrace this season of renewal by reflecting on our journey and expressing gratitude to our clients who have been an integral part of it. Each project is a new egg in our basket, waiting to be discovered and nurtured into something extraordinary. We are thankful for the trust and opportunities youโ€™ve given us to help your brands blossom. ๐Ÿ’ This Easter, let's celebrate growth, renewal, and the strong connections weโ€™ve built together. How do you plan to embrace the spirit of renewal this season? ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŒผ


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      โœจ Just ask already! โœจ Whether youโ€™re looking for a favor, a promotion, a sale, a referral, or even a job interview... ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ๐˜บ ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜จ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ, ๐˜ฌ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ต. The art of asking is a powerful tool that can open doors to exciting opportunities and new possibilities. Have you ever noticed how often people are willing to help or say 'yes' when you approach them with sincerity and confidence? It's incredible how much support is out there, just waiting for you to tap into it. ๐—ฆ๐—ผ ๐˜„๐—ต๐˜† ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ? Taking that first step and asking the question can lead to connections and outcomes you might not have imagined. Being proactive in your approach not only shows initiative but also demonstrates that youโ€™re serious about your goals. Whether it's growing your business, expanding your brand, or simply seeking collaboration. The world is full of potential allies and supporters eager to share their insights and lend a hand. Remember, every successful entrepreneur, leader, or creative professional has been in your shoes. ๐™ˆ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฎ ๐™๐™–๐™ซ๐™š ๐™ง๐™š๐™ก๐™ž๐™š๐™™ ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™œ๐™ค๐™ค๐™™๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ก๐™ก ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™๐™š๐™ง๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™œ๐™š๐™ฉ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™ฌ๐™๐™š๐™ง๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š๐™ฎ ๐™–๐™ง๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ. So muster up that courage, trust in your capabilities, and reach out. The worldโ€™s got your back, and more often than not, you'll hear a resounding 'YES'! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ช

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      ๐Ÿ” Stop rewinding that dream of changing the world. Your fresh business idea? Might not be the next big thing. ๐Ÿ”ฎ It hasnโ€™t skyrocketed for a reason. Try something normal, even if itโ€™s not a passion magnet! Observe the world with clear eyes and seize the chance to excel in ordinary tasks in extraordinary ways. Kickstart a business, polish your skills. Master the art of hiring, firing, and managing. Become a selling sensation. Forget the fast track to wealth. Become unstoppable and let wealth snowball with patience. ๐Ÿ’Ž Aim for steady cash flow over venture capital adventures. The hustle culture? Itโ€™s pulling your strings. Wealthy folks excelled in standard stuff. No fundraisers, apps, or flashy tools necessary. Pursue something classic and low-key, then watch the fortune build. ๐Ÿ’ผ What are you working toward? Venessa Homewood and I recording a podcast with Edward Ferguson of H-Town Handshakes!


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        Confession time, fellow mompreneurs ๐Ÿ™‹โ™€๏ธ Once upon a time, I was caught in the endless cycle of ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ, ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š๐™œ๐™ž๐™ฏ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ, and trying to map out ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† tiny detail before making a move. I wanted everything to be ๐™Ÿ๐™ช๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™ง๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ before taking that leap. ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ? But here's the breakthrough lesson that transformed my approach to business and life: Real progress happens when you're in motion. ๐ŸŒŸ Perfectionism, while often stemming from good intentions, can be paralyzing. It keeps us stuck in place, waiting for the perfect moment that never actually arrives. But when we take action, even imperfectly, we begin to build ๐™ข๐™ค๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™ข. And it's this momentum that uncovers real opportunities for growth and learning. Remember when you first learned to ride a bike? ๐Ÿšฒ Did you master it by reading about it, or by actually getting on the bike and pedaling, despite the wobbles and falls? ๐™„๐™ฉ'๐™จ ๐™ž๐™ฃ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™™๐™ค๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ฌ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™ช๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™ก๐™š๐™–๐™ง๐™ฃ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ž๐™ข๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š. In the world of branding, merchandising, and entrepreneurship, every moment of action sets the stage for new insights and innovations. By moving forward, we create space to adapt, pivot, and discover strategies that resonate with our vision and audience. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜€, ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ. What might seem daunting from a distance often becomes manageable, or even effortless, once we're actively engaged in the process. Each step, no matter how small, brings us closer to the clarity and success we seek. So jump in! ๐Ÿš€ Embrace the unknown, because it's where the magic happens. ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ, and ๐™™๐™ค ๐™ž๐™ฉ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฎ๐™ฌ๐™–๐™ฎ. Action sets the stage, skills build the empire. Who else is ready to leap forward, learn on the go, and turn visions into reality? ๐™’๐™š ๐™œ๐™ค๐™ฉ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™จ!!! #TheApparelGirls


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        Yesterday, Venessa and I took a leap into the unknown. โญ๏ธ ๐™’๐™šโ€™๐™ง๐™š ๐™–๐™—๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฉ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ข๐™š๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™œ๐™ง๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™™๐™—๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™ ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™Š๐™›๐™›๐™จ๐™๐™ค๐™ง๐™š ๐™๐™š๐™˜๐™๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ก๐™ค๐™œ๐™ฎ ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™›๐™š๐™ง๐™š๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ญ๐™ฉ ๐™ฌ๐™š๐™š๐™ . Weโ€™re stepping into a new chapter. ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ? ๐—ข๐—ต, ๐—ถ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น. But so is our excitement! Hereโ€™s a little story.๐Ÿ“– A few years ago, I found myself at a crossroads. I was comfortable, yet restless. My corporate life was fulfilling, but there was a persistent itchโ€”a call to create something new, ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ฎ๐˜บ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ๐˜ฏ. Venessa and I shared a dream. We wanted to build something that not only reflected our professional expertise but also our ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€. But the journey wasn't easy. ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜. We battled selfdoubt, wrestled with Imposter Syndrome, and questioned our own capabilities. Yet, we pushed through. We embraced the discomfort, knowing that growth rarely happens inside your comfort zone. We planned, strategized, and sometimes stumbled. ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฝ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ. Our vision was clear: to make a mark in the custom apparel and promotional industry by delivering ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† and ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ. Fast forward to today, as we stand on the brink of unveiling our latest venture, our hearts are full of excitement and a bit of nervousness. Weโ€™re thrilled to finally share this with you during the Offshore Technology Conference. Every step has been a learning experience. Every challenge, ๐™– ๐™ก๐™š๐™จ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ฃ. And every success, a celebration of perseverance and determination. So, to anyone standing at the edge, contemplating a leap of faith, hereโ€™s our advice: Embrace the discomfort. ๐˜๐˜ตโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜ข ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฏ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถโ€™๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜จ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ. Trust your vision. ๐˜๐˜ตโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜จ๐˜ฉ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฃ๐˜ต๐˜ด. Celebrate every small win. ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜บ ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ช๐˜จ ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด. We canโ€™t wait to share more with you all. Stay tuned for our big announcement! ๐Ÿ“ฃ Whatโ€™s something youโ€™ve conquered despite self doubt? Letโ€™s hear your stories! ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธcred the amazing Michael O'Sullivan of 23 Martini #livideo


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        In the high stakes world of oil and gas, every detail counts. ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ When it comes to designing custom corporate apparel, having the right tools can make all the difference in creating standout pieces that embody your brand's identity. ๐™ƒ๐™š๐™ง๐™šโ€™๐™จ ๐™ฌ๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™„ ๐™ง๐™š๐™˜๐™ค๐™ข๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™™: ๐—œ๐—น๐—น๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ: A powerhouse for creating vector graphics, ensuring your designs are scalable without losing quality. ๐Ÿ’ป ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—น๐——๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ช: Offers robust design tools that are particularly beneficial for largescale projects, perfect for the oil and gas sector. ๐Ÿ“ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ: Ensures that your brand colors are consistent across all materials, maintaining a professional look. ๐ŸŽจ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ: User friendly and versatile, this tool helps in creating quick mockups and presentations to share with your team. ๐ŸŒ  ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ผ: Ideal for those looking to incorporate intricate embroidery into their apparel, adding a touch of elegance and durability. ๐Ÿงต These tools aren't just about creating apparel; they're about ๐™š๐™ก๐™š๐™ซ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™—๐™ง๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™. In an industry where precision and professionalism are key, these resources ensure that your team's attire not only meets but ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€. Ready to take your corporate apparel to the next level? ๐˜“๐˜ฆ๐˜ต'๐˜ด ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ. Connect and let's discuss how we can make your brand shine.


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          ๐™”๐™ค๐™ช ๐™™๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™ฃ ๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ ๐™Š๐™๐˜พ? Yah you know me!!!! ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†! Today marks my first journey into the world of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) ! For those in the oil and gas industry, it's like the Super Bowl of technology events. And guess what? I'll be hanging out at the Oil and Gas Global Network booth L111. ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ ๐˜๐˜ง ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ'๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ, ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜บ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ช! Here's why I'm buzzing about this year's agenda: ๐—–๐˜‚๐˜๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต: From AI innovations to sustainable energy solutions, the tech nerd in me can't wait to explore how these advancements are transforming our industry. ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€: With over 60,000 energy professionals attending , it's a goldmine for meeting likeminded individuals and potential collaborators. ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜€: Industry leaders will be sharing insights on the future of energy, and I'm ready to soak up all the knowledge like a sponge. ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜€: Hands on experiences with new tools and technologies? Yes, please! But let's not forget why I'm really here. At Houston Apparel Co., we're all about elevating your brand with top notch custom solutions. Whether you need durable workwear or standout promotional products, ๐™ก๐™š๐™ฉ'๐™จ ๐™˜๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™–๐™—๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฉ ๐™๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™ฌ๐™š ๐™˜๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™๐™š๐™ก๐™ฅ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™—๐™ช๐™จ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š๐™จ๐™จ ๐™จ๐™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™š ๐™—๐™ง๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง. Remember, branding isn't just about looksโ€”it's about making lasting impressions. So, come find me at booth L111. Let's talk about your brand's next big leap. Can't wait to see you there! ๐Ÿ”— P.S. Bring your business cards and your best elevator pitch! You never know who you'll meet and what doors it might open!


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            A few years ago, I found myself at a crossroads. I had spent over a decade climbing the corporate ladder, managing millions in revenue, and leading large teams. ๐˜ฝ๐™ช๐™ฉ ๐™จ๐™ค๐™ข๐™š๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ฌ๐™–๐™จ ๐™ข๐™ž๐™จ๐™จ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ. I realized that my true passion lay in creativity and entrepreneurship. ๐Ÿ’ผ So, I took a leap of faith and co-founded Houston Apparel Co.. with Venessa Homewood ๐—œ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€. But today, as we celebrate Easter, I am reminded of the importance of renewal and new beginnings. โœ๏ธ Easter symbolizes hope, transformation, and the ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™ž๐™ช๐™ข๐™ฅ๐™ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ก๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง ๐™™๐™–๐™ง๐™ ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™จ๐™จ. These themes resonate deeply with our journey at Houston Apparel Co. We've built our company on the foundation of quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction. These values drive us to craft exceptional brand experiences for our clients. In the spirit of Easter, we are thankful for the opportunities to grow, learn, and create. ๐Ÿฅ This season is a reminder that every day brings the chance for a fresh start. Whether you're a fellow entrepreneur, a corporate leader, or someone embarking on a new journey, remember: Embrace your passions. Take risks. Believe in the power of ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€. Let's celebrate the spirit of Easter by lifting each other up and striving for excellence in everything we do. Wishing you all a joyful and blessed Easter from Jada, Venessa, and the team at Houston Apparel Co. ๐ŸŒบ May this holiday inspire you to pursue your dreams with renewed vigor and optimism. What new beginnings are you excited about this Easter? Share your thoughts in the comments! Wishing you a season of joy and hope.


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              ๐—œ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ, ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜... Hereโ€™s how I transitioned from a corporate powerhouse to a mompreneur, blending creativity with business. ๐ŸŽจ It started with twelve years at Sysco, where I climbed the ranks from District Sales Manager to Director of Category Management and Strategic Broker Network. We moved to Houston from Tallahassee, Fl for me to accept my new role. ๐ŸŒ‡ I led a team that managed $24M in revenue and oversaw a thousand brokers. ๐™„๐™ฉ ๐™ฌ๐™–๐™จ ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™จ๐™š! But somewhere along the way, I realized I wanted more. โค๏ธ I wanted to create something of my own, a business that combined my passion for creativity with my corporate acumen. So, I took a leap of faith and co-founded Houston Apparel Co. with Venessa Homewood Combining my love for custom apparel with the lessons learned from the corporate world, ๐™„ ๐™จ๐™š๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฉ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™๐™š๐™ก๐™ฅ ๐™—๐™ง๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™๐™จ ๐™ก๐™ž๐™ ๐™š ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง๐™จ ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฉ. Hereโ€™s a peek into the journey: Started with a small team and a ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ด ๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ. Focused on quality and ๐™˜๐™ก๐™ž๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™›๐™ค๐™˜๐™ช๐™จ๐™š๐™™ solutions. Built a reputation for ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€ and ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ. The transition wasnโ€™t easy. Balancing business with family life taught me resilience and organization. And today, I bring that same perseverance to every client project. ๐˜ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ด๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜'๐˜ฎ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ฑ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ. ๐Ÿ’Ž Join me in transforming your vision into reality. Your success is our priority! Letโ€™s create something great together. Feel free to reach out if you're ready to elevate your brand!


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                Personal branding is your secret superpower in today's dynamic and interconnected world. ๐Ÿฆน๐Ÿปโ™€๏ธ It's not just a passing trend or buzzwordโ€”it's about positioning yourself as the marketer of your own unique story and career. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out as a mompreneur, personal branding plays a crucial role in how you present yourself to the world. ๐ŸŒŽ Imagine having the power to control the narrative surrounding your career. Personal branding allows you to showcase your unique strengths, passions, and the distinctive value you bring to the table. Itโ€™s your opportunity to differentiate yourself in a market often saturated with similar offerings. Think of personal branding as your professional fingerprintโ€”completely unique to you and a representation of your true self. By defining your personal brand, you gain clarity and direction in your professional journey. It helps you align your career goals with your personal values, ensuring that every step you take is authentic and meaningful. Furthermore, a strong personal brand opens doors to new opportunities and expands your network, connecting you with like-minded individuals who resonate with your vision and values. However, always remember that authenticity is the cornerstone of a successful personal brand. Your brand should reflect who you genuinely are, encompassing your passions, beliefs, and professional ethos. When your brand is authentic, it builds trust and credibility, making it easier for people to connect with you on a deeper level. So, are you ready to take control and craft your story? Consider what unique skills and insights you bring to your industry. What message do you want to communicate, and how can you do so consistently and effectively? What steps are you taking today to shape your brand and elevate your professional presence? ๐Ÿ“ธ Chipping in a putt while the Mariachi band plays ๐ŸŽถ #livideo


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                200 days ago, I took my first step into LinkedIn with a ๐™ข๐™ž๐™ญ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™š๐™ญ๐™˜๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ and a ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜…๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜†. Fast forward to today, and what a whirlwind itโ€™s been! ๐ŸŒช๏ธ ๐˜—๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด: Two mompreneurs with a vision, diving headfirst into the vast ocean of enteprenuership, armed with nothing but ambition and a phone that buzzed incessantly. In these few months, we have had the privilege of partnering with a Super Major in the Oil and Gas industry and a large University. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ ๐™”๐™š๐™จ, ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ง๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ! Each day brought new challenges, new connections, and a new appreciation for the power of networking. Building relationships and forging paths in industries like Oil and Gas, and Higher Education was a testament to the incredible potential LinkedIn holds. These 200 days have been a rollercoaster ride, where every loop and dip brought lessons and laughter. ๐ŸŽข If I could go back to day one and whisper something to my past self, it would be: "๐—›๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜, ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜†๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฎ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ!" So hereโ€™s to the next chapter, filled with more partnerships, more discoveries, and definitely, more reasons to celebrate! ๐™’๐™๐™ค ๐™ ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™จ ๐™ฌ๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ญ๐™ฉ 200 ๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ๐™จ ๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ก๐™ก ๐™—๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ? Iโ€™m excited to find out. Venessa Homewood


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                  We finally made it happen, and it was definitely worth the wait. โŒ› There's something uniquely energizing about transforming those virtual connections we've maintained over countless LinkedIn messages. Today Venessa Homewood and I had the pleasure to share a cup of coffee with Leigh Haas. Leigh was EXACTLY who I envisioned her to be in person. ๐Ÿ˜Š Smart, fierce, relentless and passionate about her new endeavor. It reminded me, once again, of the value in nurturing our professional relationships ๐™—๐™š๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™™๐™ž๐™œ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ก ๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™ก๐™ข. When we step away from our screens and meet in person, we're able to communicate more ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—น๐˜† and ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜†. There's a layer of depth and understanding that can only be achieved through these real-life interactions. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—น๐˜† ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป. Each meeting is a chance to learn, grow, and see things from a fresh perspective, which is crucial in our fast-paced industry. I'm grateful for these opportunities to connect on a deeper level with peers who challenge and motivate me. Here's to more meaningful meet-ups and shared experiences that not only enhance our business endeavors but also enrich our personal lives. ๐—›๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—น๐˜† ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น-๐—น๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜-๐˜‚๐—ฝ? โ˜• Share your experiences below or tag someone you'd love to meet in person!


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                    Balancing the Dual Role: ๐— ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐ŸŒŸ ๐™€๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง ๐™›๐™š๐™ก๐™ฉ ๐™ก๐™ž๐™ ๐™š ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช'๐™ง๐™š ๐™Ÿ๐™ช๐™œ๐™œ๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ฉ๐™ฌ๐™ค ๐™ฌ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ก๐™™๐™จ? You're not alone. As a mompreneur, every day is a blend of nurturing both my business and my family. The highs are exhilaratingโ€”closing that big deal feels as fulfilling as watching your child take their first step. ๐ŸŽ‡ Yet, the challenges are real and often revolve around the ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜จ๐˜จ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ. Finding that equilibrium requires setting firm boundaries, embracing flexibility, and most importantly, building a support network both at home and in business. It's about knowing when to lean in and when to let go. Together, we can redefine what success looks like. It's not just about business growth; ๐™ž๐™ฉ'๐™จ ๐™–๐™—๐™ค๐™ช๐™ฉ ๐™˜๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™– ๐™ก๐™ž๐™›๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™œ๐™ฃ๐™จ ๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™ซ๐™–๐™ก๐™ช๐™š๐™จ. Resilience and adaptability are key. ๐Ÿ”‘ Some days, that might mean taking a conference call from the pick up line or drafting emails sitting in the bleachers. Remember, there's strength in commmunity. Whether it's a quick chat with a fellow mompreneur for advice or finding inspiration from a story you read online, lean on those connections. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜†โ€™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ. What strategies have worked for you? How do you navigate the rollercoaster of being a mompreneur? ๐ŸŽข Let's keep the conversation going and support one another as we build the life we envision. ๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™™๐™ค ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฎ ๐™—๐™–๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š๐™™ ๐™ฌ๐™๐™ž๐™ก๐™š ๐™ข๐™–๐™ฃ๐™–๐™œ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ข๐™ช๐™ก๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™š ๐™ง๐™ค๐™ก๐™š๐™จ? ๐Ÿ“ธ Venessa Homewood , Lisa Ayala and I at a networking event.


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