Bliss Creative, LLC
When I became pregnant with my first son I was in college, working at Office Depot in the Copy & Print Center. I remember that I mainly got that job to have easy access to a printer for my design classes at and little did I know that experience would change my whole life. After leaving Office Depot I worked for two different companies in Atlanta both as a stationery designer and printer. I knew then, especially as a mom, that I was set out to do more.
I opened my business in 2014 while working my job, I had my second child in 2015 and in 2017 I quit my job and took on my business full time. It was scary but I am now a mom of two awesome little boys, married and living in Tampa where both my husband and I run our businesses full-time from home. I could not have asked for a better outcome.
Putting my family first wasn't always the easiest while working a 9-5, so being able to set my own hours made a huge difference in not only me as a mother but my own mental health. Over the years of working I experienced a lot of "mom guilt." My husband traveled for work so most of the time it was just me. Whether my child got sick, had a school event or even scheduled doctor's appointments, there was always an issue with my bosses. I would often get asked "Can anyone else pick him up?" I would leave work.. and would leave feeling like I was doing something wrong. I had fell into such a deep hole filled with anxiety and sadness because I felt that I needed to do it all but couldn't. After awhile I learned that in no way is that acceptable or fair to my family. I am proud to say that now as a business owner I am now able to give myself the flexibility to be with my family and it has truly been a blessing.
Although I specialize in stationery and invitations it was really imperative for me to step foot into the branding industry. My goal with Bliss Creative has always been to turn people's ideas into creations. Building my own business from the ground up was not an easy process, even with me being the designer. There are so many elements to take in and it can become overwhelming. Whether you are starting a new business or re-branding, the key is to makes sure you stand out in the most unique way.
With today's Pinterest and quick turn-around online printers it is easy to say "Can you make me something like this?" While I love a great inspiration, my company is strictly custom designs only. Which means, you will never see the same design twice. Every product is unique to each client or brand along with the guidance and key information needed so you have the confidence to show off your new brand or designs.
I have worked with several moms creating new brands or blogs over the years and just knowing that I am helping someone take one step closer to running their own business and having the ability to be there for their family means everything to me.