Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Macca Edwards. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, Macca thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Do you wish you had started sooner?

When I think about whether I wish I had started my creative career sooner or later; my gut reaction is yes, I wish I would have started earlier. I think about how I could be so much farther along. If I had stayed consistent in sharing my love for fashion I would be reaching more amazing women. I could be helping at the very least one more woman feel her best! Showing her how to use the clothes she wears as a way to boost her confidence! But, the truth is I am exactly where I am supposed to be. There is a reason my journey has unfolded the way it has. I started dabbling in sharing my style about eight years ago. It was a hobby. I was really young, newly married, and using it as an outlet to share a passion of mine. I hoped it would become a career. At that time I wasn’t willing or knowledgeable enough on content creation to become a successful entrepreneur. I wasn’t willing to work hard for it. Looking back I realize I needed to grow personally. I needed to find out more of who I am to be ready for pursuing a career in style content creation. My life experiences have brought me to this very moment where I am working harder than I ever have. I believe in myself more than I ever have. I understand anything worth having takes time, failure, dedication. All things I welcome in my journey! Something I wasn’t willing to accept in past years. Entrepreneurship is scary as hell! But, I recently listened to the podcast, “Off the Vine” by, Kaitlin Bristowe and she said her favorite quote is, “Do it scared.” This is my mantra. I am scared every day of what is to come. It’s up to me to make my career successful. No one else is responsible. I make my hours. I am working alone. It’s scary and exhilarating all at the same time! I am exactly where God wants me. He needed me to go through several years of finding myself before I could actually, “do it scared.” I am here and I am doing it. It’s so beautifully imperfect. I wouldn’t change a thing.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

My name is Macca (Mac-uh) Rose Edwards. I am a fashion enthusiast, a lover of sharing stories, and deeply committed to self development. Since I was young I have always had a great love for clothes. Some of my most favorite memories are from when I was little and shopping! I’d go to the Nordstrom Anniversary sale with my mom, sister, and grandma. We have such sweet memories from our yearly back to school tradition. In the past I have worked for Nordstrom styling men in suiting, written a style column, and personally styled women from everyday style to special occasions.

I feel most alive when I am working with clothes. It’s art on our bodies. A way for us to express ourselves. Sometimes it’s hard to see ways to be creative with our wardrobe. That’s where I come in. If someone is feeling stuck I am a resource for how to get creative with basics. Women can come to my outlets and find inspiration for pieces they already have or shop the exact looks I share for easy styling! I feel so grateful to share my love for fashion with women.

One thing I pride myself on is sharing style at all price points. Women should feel amazing in their skin regardless of their budget. Whether you shop at Neiman Marcus or Target there is a fabulous outfit waiting to be made for you! I want women to know no matter their budget they can feel chic, sassy, and confident.

I am a mother of two young boys. Being a mother is one of the things I am most proud of. However, with motherhood comes many responsibilities. We can lose ourselves in motherhood. Focusing more on our children and putting our needs on the back burner. One of those things being our clothes. Just because I am mother doesn’t mean I have to lose myself. I still want to feel sassy! For me that means a fun crop top, high waisted shorts, and heels. Feeling sassy for another mama might be completely different. Still, we should all get to feel sassy! We deserve to feel good. I strive to help women find their sassy and know their style is important regardless of motherhood.

I am beyond thrilled to be a resource for style and hope that the ideas I share spark joy and excitement for women in not only their wardrobe but, also in how they feel about themselves. I am a firm believer that when we put on clothes that feel good and look put together we are more confident! We allow for our glow to shine that much brighter.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most rewarding part of being a creative is knowing I have helped another feel their best! When I receive messages of how someone loves their new tank top, jeans, sneakers…whatever it is! It is the best feeling. It means I am doing my job right. I am reaching women, they trust me, and know I am sharing things I truly love. When I receive positive feedback on their purchases it’s the biggest compliment I could ever receive.

Have you ever had to pivot?

It was about a year ago that I was finally willing to verbalize my desire to pursue a career in content creating style. It took a long time for me to be honest with myself and decide to invest the time and money it takes to build your own business. At this point in my life it was best for our family for me to work full time. This was the first time I had worked full time in over six years. I stayed home with our babies till they started going to school for the entire day. What a time to realize my goals and to be nudged in the direction of working full time in our school district. This was a turning point. I had to pivot and find creative ways to fuel my passion project and help my family with a full time job. It was an exhausting year. But, it was also a time when I realized how strong I truly am! I decided that year was going to be the year to grind! Work hard, put your head down, grind it out! I might lose sleep. I might be running on empty. The house will likely be messy; which I hate! However, if I wanted to pursue my dreams I needed to realize it wasn’t going to be perfect. It will never be perfect. I have to be flexible. Pivot and have faith in the process. God provided. I made it. I was able to do it all. It wasn’t perfect. That’s the wrong expectation. My expectations shifted from perfection in a couple things to showing up and being fully present in as many things as I could do! I’m proud of that year. I worked with amazing students and grew my personal career in fashion.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.maccarose.com
• Instagram: maccarose_
• Linkedin: Macca Edwards
• Other: pinterest @maccarose_