RAQUEL QUEEN OF BAIL BONDS

After 10 years in business, my sweet little mom broke out these pictures to remind me of my entrepreneurial beginnings. In 1996, I started a T-shirt line called "bombshell". I had a very simple baby doll T-shirt with embroidery over the heart, they didn't do very well. Then again in 2004 I came up with another apparel idea and called it, "Dirty Sweet". My ideas were abundant. I remember going full force with website ideas, store location, design and merchandise ideas galore. I remember this was my very first booth. I was extremely nervous. I only sold one T-shirt that day, and it felt heartbreaking. Two years later I got my bail agent license and here I am today. I believe that everything happens for a reason. It was a fantastic learning experience in so many ways. I learned so much from researching vendors, negotiating with them, the cost of wholesale compared to retail, and I also learned that sitting on inventory is the last thing I ever wanted to do! My mom showing me these pictures and telling me how proud of me she is felt incredible beyond words. Desire, tenacity, having a vision and staying focused is all it takes. Not being afraid of failure and not being afraid of all of your projects not going through is critical. Ideas & projects materializing may not happen. Never let that stop you. Stay strong! Never give up and keep moving forward!