01/24/2026
With the first event of 2026 done, it gave me time to reflect.
Last year I was able to do something I didn’t think I could: I was invited to apply as a vendor for November show. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous. I over came that fear and went for it (as you could see in the video to the left). Was I disappointed in my set up? Yes. Did I want to pack up after day one for making little no to no sales? Yes. I felt like what I had brought wasn’t good enough for the event. After packing up and reflecting on that event, I did some deep thinking. If you know me you know I tell it how it is. After a not so successful event I felt like what I offered people didn’t like.
So I gave it one more shot and applied for January event. From November to January I did nothing but Brad as much as I could. I reflected on why I failed the first time and changed it. I changed my set up, changed how I did my signage and let those negative thoughts of I’ll fail again stay out of my head. This time I felt confident and the risk paid off. Not only did I make my fee back but I actually left the event in the positive. I had one person come up to me and thank me for having something different that wasn’t overly sexualized, not whole sale and especially not AI.
Normally I don’t do long posts but I felt like this needed to be shared. This is a sign to keep perusing that dream you have, don’t let those who say you will fail get to you. Most importantly don’t ever give up.
