Becoming successful is a process and you can loose it if you don’t stick in it for the long run. There’s no easy way to get there or shortcuts. Going through the mistakes, the failures, the gains, and the unknowing creates the Entrepreneurial Mindset to become successful. The two main factors you want to add is consistency and never giving up. Developing the skills to create a business mindset and how to operate a business are always the steps you’re going to revisit throughout your career.

“Most of the time, inspiring entrepreneurs are not entirely sure how things will work out, or what steps they need to take to achieve their goals, but their passion drives them forward. I always knew that I wanted to be a successful business owner, but I didn’t know what my passion for business was at first. I worked hard in various customer service jobs, brand ambassador roles, and modeling gigs for brands and businesses, until I finally realized my aspirations.”

I was shopping at the Fendi store in California and I was walking down the stairs admiring the store. I said to myself “If Ii had to get a Job, I could see myself working at one of these luxury handbag stores and sell Handbags”. Fast forward six months, I saw an opportunity to add a department to my online clothing boutique for pre-loved handbags and decided to go for it. However, this was easier said than done, as it required a lot of hard work. My mission was to find product, become the go-to person, and build trust with my clientele.

Where did you Start?

I started selling Bags for this local company and taking on that as a commission job. They saw that I was good, invited me back a few times, and they liked that I made them money. Long story short, they stood me up twice. I was ready to meet the owner and create a business adventure with them. When that didn’t happen, there was a switch in my mindset and position. That’s when I started to embody “All I had was ME” mentally and it will take all of me to make this successful because of me. That was the beginning of my Success Story.

I am now a year and a half in business, sold over 4 thousand luxury goods, Entrupy verified business and still working within my 5-year plan. What makes ASM Luxuries different is the Live shopping and Quality Items for affordable prices that I handpicked myself for my audience and clients. Doing my best to articulate and give the VIP shopping experience like you would have in the High-end Stores through your phone and soon in your home.

“Sure, let’s rewind, since I was a teenager I always worked. I’ve always loved fashion at a very young age growing up in New York City, I modeled for over 8 years. I started as a fit model and worked my way up to more opportunities. When doing that I learned a lot about production, shooting, organizing campaigns, fashion shows, materials, price points, and different styles of fashion. I never focused too much on the labels but the quality, the buyers, the marketing, and the campaigns. Honestly, I couldn’t afford 90% of the things I saw or modeled. I was the girl who window shopped, walking and dreaming while peeking into the Luxury Stores wishing one day I could afford it. It was always my dream to run a successful business. I always wanted to own some kind of business that was related to fashion or being a fashionable business owner.

In 2013 I moved to Dallas Texas for a change and started my work journey while still taking on Modeling gigs. I started working in Marketing and Branding. In a short period, I was a field manager for Footprints and Celebrity activations like Nick Jonahs, Kayne West, Taylor Swift, and Guy Fieri just to name a few. Working hands-on at Business Conventions with Brands such as Google, Budweiser, Facebook, Samsung, and Cricket Wireless taught me how to run and operate promotions and what that took behind the scenes within a Corporation.

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In 2022 I started an Online Store, since I was modeling already, it allowed me to make extra income because the girls always wanted to know what I had on. Why not make money from it right? That was shortly lived because it wasn’t consistent and being in Dallas it wasn’t the Fashion hub for me plus I stopped taking Modeling jobs. I needed to regroup.

I decided to take One year to lock in and get focused. I decided to create this bubble around me that allowed me to focus on my future differently. I stepped away from social media for one year while educating myself in Business and How to run a Business. I joined Groups, Webinars, Classes, Local Events, and Mentorships and read many Books. That was my focus, I made sure that I accomplished positive habits. Which were, living an uplighting life, understanding the power of focus, working with and in passion, and living with purpose. I secretly re-launched my business and added ASM Luxuries to The MADE Mall.

The word MADE defines You, that girl or guy that’s MADE for anything, MADE and ready, MADE to win, MADE for whatever you put your mind to. It’s a feeling I have and a feeling I want everyone to have and know they are MADE. I opened up a department, ASM Luxuries back in October 2022 outside of social media. I fully invested in myself and went for it.WE ARE NOW in our second year of business, We are an Entrupy Verified Company. Sold over 4 thousand items and going. ASM Luxuries is a trusted business that is here to serve you with your dream items and services.

Not only do I love what I do but it has created a new definition of life for me. Being that girl who window-shopped. I take my business on as a passion business. Finding affordable and quality Ranks S/A condition for her or him to shop for with confidence.

I sold all my shares, and stocks to invest and start my passion business, my dreams. 6k I had to invest in my business and flipped in within 3 weeks. My Financial Team at the time asked me if I wanted to put the money back, I said no and kept reinvesting it into my business. The first 3 months I grossed $101,000.

I hope this article inspires someone to never give up, feel MADE and bet on themselves. Thank you for having me.