Meet Michaela Dennis | Fashion Designer & Sales Strategist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Michaela Dennis and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Michaela, Let’s talk about principles and values – what matters to you most?
Loyalty matters most to me because you just never know who or what you’re dealing with. I love meeting new people and being open to new relationships and dealing with a ton of people from all walks of life daily can sometimes be challenging so when you find somebody that’s truly loyal and that you know you don’t have to question or second guess it’s truly a game changer.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I started my clothing line/personal brand P.O.P Couture in 2018. I tell everybody I was pushed into my purpose and somewhat forced into entrepreneurship but I wouldn’t trade it for anything because I was truly able to find myself and my why in this world. I was a daycare worker for 2 years and loved my job I had the oppurtunity to be paid and take my kids to work with me which was the best thing ever being a new mom of two babies. My daughter ended up getting left in the classroom alone and I just so happen to find her being a mandated reporter I had to report it regardless of who child it was,my old boss got mad and fired me the next day in my classroom. I left crying frantically and didn’t know what I was going to do for money. I was hurt and felt betrayed. That was February 2018 I was so sad probably that entire month and then God spoke to me and said start the business. I always wanted my own clothing line but didn’t have the money or time to start and had no idea what to do for me that was one of my biggest challenges. I studied the industry and researched everything I needed to do to get started I also documented the entire process. I spent my last $152 to get pieces and custom designed each one, I used social media to market my upcoming brand and talked about it daily. 6 months later I launched my brand at 6:28am and sold out of every single item I had on my website. I knew then there was no looking back and this was just the beginning of my success. My first year in business I was nominated for entrepreneur of the year in a city that I didn’t even live in and even though I didn’t win it was still a great experience to be apart of. Since then I have been nominated for many awards, hosted my own events, and got chose for my first public speaking event. I’ve also attended LA fashion week and showcased my brand for the past 3 years being from a small town I never knew life would be this way for me but when you truly tap into your purpose and listen to your inner compass you can do anything you put your mind to. One of the biggest lessons I learned is don’t wait on others nor try to compete you’re a winner of your own race and that’s all that should matter.

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’m currently Florida based and I live 3 hours from Miami so I would take them there.

Lincold Road Mall
Jet skis
Hookah Lounge

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 don’t have a specific individual to shoutout but I would truly like to thank all of my supporters near and far for believing in me and my brand and supporting everything I do rather big or small, every sale, referrals, reviews, showing up to my events, all have gave me every reason to continue on my entrepreneurial journey and to never look back or give up. I don’t ever want to be one of those people that forget where my success and help comes from so without them I’d be nothing I am forever grateful for all.

Website: www.shoppopcouture.net

Instagram: mrs.p.o.p

Facebook: Michaela Dennis