We had the good fortune of connecting with Crystal Hodge and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Crystal, any advice for those thinking about whether to keep going or to give up?
Honestly! You never give up. Although you may have to learn and change directions of the path that you are in..I believe that if you are passionate about your goals, you will allow nothing to stand in your way. You have to believe that you have the key and sometimes finding the right door can be tricky but always know the end results will always be worth the wait!! Never give up, have patience! Most of all Pray!!
Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
My business started right when the pandemic happen! I knew I always wanted to be a entrepreneur, lets just say social media will definitely make you think its easier than what it really is. I was blessed to recieved business tips from Nikki V and Kei Daniels, two business owners!. There was many people who all was doing the same. I set myself apart by making sure my creditals were in order..It wasnt easy at all. Having the information is easy, The research can be the tricky part. Like they say what glitters isnt always gold. I had to learn how to apply what I know and have patience. As being a person needing the second chance. I strive to become more than a statistic. I knew I wanted to be different from my market to my products! Believe me when I tell you, I ran into many issues..one of them being money!! In order to get there, I had to learn how to cover personal and business, my products are top quality, affordable and different!. Just know that you are your own limit. You can do anything you put your mind too, even when others dont agree, as long as you are passionate and serious..greatness will alwaya prevail.
Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I love to live life and have fun! I would take them to Check out my girl at On Que Catering in Dallas Tx for the plates!! She definitely be in the kitchen. We would check out the KD Collection for the fits also located in dallas tx, For the local party spot we would check out Xposed, were they have good drinks, drama free and a good vibe. We would Hit up a local brunch spot called Egg Haven! They have amazing mimosas and definitely worth the money..
The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to Thank my Children Braylan and Dante for being my motivaton to keep going in life and strive for greatness. My Family and Friends who continue to show support, believe in me and keep me on my toes!
To King, thank you for pushing to go hard for my dreams, for the late night conversations, the support and just making sure I had everything I needed.
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