TalkingWithTami: Tell us about your clothing co Apples Eye Designs and what made u start it?
Apple’s Eye Designs was birth through my Mom, Beverly Jones, many years ago. It started when she made me a dress when I was a little girl. She made all of me and my brothers clothes growing up. All of our back to school clothes came from Bev’s sewing nook! Throughout the years, she has sewn for many people, from weddings to bedding. In the late 80’s, she started to focus on children’s clothing. She was in several boutiques across the country. In the 90’s, she got burned out and eventually stopped sewing all together. In 2005, I picked it up and decided it was time to do something with the thousands of dollars in inventory and outfits that she had invested in over the years. So I started selling her designs online and that sparked her dream in her and she started to sew again.
TalkingWithTami: When u started making clothing for young girls tell us why this was important to u?
My Mom, the designer of Apple’s Eye clothing had 2 boys and it was always hard for her to find unique things for them. So her original goal was to give boys a fresh verity of styles to wear. The whole vision is to dress all kids with top quality unique designs.
TalkingWithTami: You also have a makeup line as well. Tell us about Kissegirl?
Kisse Girl is my baby. It all started when I was working on a line of jeans to add to the Apple’s Eye line. The jeans would come with a lip balm attached to the belt loop. I started to research where to get the lip balms and discovered that I could make it myself. From that research, Kisse Girl was born. The mission is to boost the confidence of girls through our products. When you smell good, you feel good, and when you feel good, you look good, that’s what being a Kisse Girl is all about. It’s not just about our lip gloss, it’s about the whole well being of the girls that use it from the inside out.
TalkingWithTami: As a professional business lady did u face any challenges? If so how did u shake them off?
Oh Lord yes. Challenges are a major part of doing business. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it, right? I deal with problems by being prayerful and resourceful. I’ll reach out to others form help and if I can’t find it, I’ll figure out a way to get it done. I’ve learned to accomplish any goal, I can’t take no for an answer. I have to keep going until I get to the yes! Perseverance is the key. Eventually the yes will come. My husband, Anthony plays a major role in keeping me encouraged and focused, especially when it gets hard. I wouldn’t be able to do this without his support.
TalkingWithTami: Think back when u were in grade school. What were your dreams and aspirations back then?
When I was in grade school, I wanted to be everything-from a teacher to a pilot. When I got to High School, I thought about being a model, but I never pursued it. I always knew I would do something great and at this moment, I’m still working my dream to make a difference in the lives of many. I would like to thank you Tami for being a inspiration to me through your blog and your show. You are a true gift from God and you will continue to shine because your mission has an awesome purpose and it will be fulfilled.
