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

Molly, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Do you manage your own social media?

Authenticity has always been my one of my top priorities when I started Urbane Collective. I am not as young and as in tune as the younger generations. When I first started Urbane’s social media, it really was a learning curve of how to maximize social media, develop a brand and stay true to myself.

I went back and forth contemplating if I should look and act like other boutiques and eventually decided to be true to myself; which is reflective in my social media accounts.

Hopefully people can detect my humor, sarcasm and authenticity in my posts. My brand is eclectic and I think has something for everyone.

Molly, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I decided to open Urbane Collective after a 12 year divorce, burnt out career of being a social worker and a world wide pandemic.

I am a native of Colorado Springs and when I moved back home I knew I couldn’t go back to what I thought my
life should look like.

I had participated in markets all
over the state with re-purposed furniture and thrifted finds but when Covid shut them all down, I decided a store was the next best thing!

I also knew the Springs was in need of curated spaces that woman of all shaped and sizes could shop. I invited local artists and friends I had meet along the way a place to sell and showcase their artwork.

Over the last year and a half, Urbane Collective has truly evolved into a Collective of size inclusive woman’s clothing, home decor and gifts.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

Whenever I tell people I opened my first store during the Covid pandemic I always get a similar reaction; one of shock and sometimes laughter.

Understandably people can’t believe I would open a store during a worldwide lockdown. But, I think one of the main reasons we persevered was because of the lockdown and how people wanted human interaction.

The lockdown showed that people are social beings that need human interaction. They appreciated that we made them feel seen and took an active interest in their lives.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

Most people have some sort of “mid-life crisis” or struggle with their identity. Mine was after a 12 year failed marriage and inability to have kids. My life was nothing I had envisioned or planned for.

I had to accept the fact that I was in charge of my destiny and that I could create an even better life for myself that I ever imagined.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://urbanecollectiveshop.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbanecollectivellc/
• Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Women-s-Clothing-Store/urbanecollectivellc/posts/

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Ali Garcia Photo