We recently connected with Kim Petitt and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Kim, thanks for joining us today. Almost all entrepreneurs have had to decide whether to start now or later? There are always pros and cons for waiting and so we’d love to hear what you think about your decision in retrospect. If you could go back in time, would you have started your business sooner, later or at the exact time you started?
I launched my online store last year. I sometimes wish I had started my business sooner when I think back on it. Meeting demands and feeling stressed for the sake of someone else’s business had reached the point to where it was starting to take its toll on me.
I understand that I can’t change the past, but I also understand I have the power to choose what to do next.
I realized that if I wanted to impact the world positively, I needed to do more than merely work a job I wasn’t passionate about.
I had to ask myself, “How do I create an impression that will last?”
Success is challenging, and I’ve learned that I need to rethink my plan and overall approach when I’m not making progress. I realized I couldn’t accomplish everything by myself. My time is too valuable since I am a doctoral student, involved in my church, and have other obligations; however, because I believe in my future, I make the necessary adjustments and sacrifices to ensure I reach my full potential and overall goals.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
My name is Kim, and what motivates me is God’s purpose and plan for my life. God placed in my heart a desire to start a clothing line that spreads messages of hope and empowerment . I aimed to open an online business representing my beliefs and my passion for inspiring others. The privilege of having my online business included in CanvasRebel Magazine is a remarkable accomplishment for me. I am grateful for the opportunity to inspire others to overcome their obstacles with the help of God. I wanted to create products that would inspire and uplift followers of Jesus Christ while allowing them to display their testimony to people who do not know God. Having lived all my life with a physical condition and knowing how depressing it can feel to have limitations, through my online store, I want to serve as an inspiration to others and show that it is possible to succeed even when the odds are against you.
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
I was nervous even though I was excited to launch my online business. For a long time, I kept to myself out of fear that others wouldn’t accept me for who I was. I have struggled with feeling isolated and misunderstood by others. It took me a long time to realize that I didn’t need to pretend to be someone I wasn’t just because of my differences. The very thing we protect ourselves from could be our greatest strength. For two main reasons, I began my blog, fearandovercome.wordpress.com. Firstly, I have always found it difficult to discuss my disability, a sensitive topic. Secondly, despite being quite shy and experiencing social anxiety, I felt inspired to allow myself to be more visible.
I knew I could help others.
But wait, I am an introvert. I’m private.
I am not fond of any public display. Posting my status on social media has always been a challenge for me. I felt terrified about putting myself “out there” and let others see me.
I realized I had been holding myself back for too long. I had to become my own greatest champion and start believing in myself. It was challenging, and I am still a work in progress.
We’d love to hear your thoughts about selling platforms like Amazon/Etsy vs selling on your own site.
Based on my research, Shopify was identified as one of the best platforms. Shopify has both advantages and disadvantages, but it is unquestionably one of the largest eCommerce platforms on the web. It comes with a range of features and tools to help manage an online business, but most of the functions come at a price for using them. Shopify’s ability to expand with your business is a crucial advantage.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://m-powered.com.co/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086308869978&mibextid=ZbWKwL