16: Let Your Creativity Make Over Your Life with Alicia Boateng

Alicia Boateng designs unique and beautiful mugs. Her mugs are statement pieces of art that show us we are important and worthy, and we need to take good care of ourselves. Join us today to hear Alicia’s inspiring story!Alicia has always loved being creative! After leaving her career as a wedding planner, she thought about turning her designs into a full-time gig. Her morning cup of coffee inspired her to bring her line of hand-crafted mugs to life! Now, she runs Alicia Boateng Designs alongside her husband. They create festive mugs, in a range of different styles, from afro glam to seasonal cups to a collection highlighting different cultures from around the world. Alicia is determined to get her cups into the hands of as many women as she can!Show highlights:What prompted Alicia to move on from being a wedding planner?Why Alicia decided to start designing cups.How Alicia knew she had reached her target market with her mugs.How the Afro Glam collection was born.How Alicia and her husband work together as business partners. Alicia offers advice for women starting their own businesses.The fears and obstacles she had to overcome in the process of becoming successful.How to use failure as a lesson.Good customer service is essential!Why Alicia places a message straight from her heart into her cups. (She also includes a Black Lives Matter bracelet or pin with every cup.)Alicia talks about the cup collection she designed for this year’s Black History Month.Alicia attributes her biggest success to date- having her collection featured on the Today Show, to building relationships.Having a good support system is important for achieving your goals.Alicia talks about her unique custom collection.Finding balance in her busy life.Resources:Alicia’s website  Alicia on Instagram and FacebookAlicia will help us with a custom design for those attending our events and listeners in our Vibe Tribe.Want more Gayle and Tia? Join our Vibe Tribe on Facebook. Find us on Instagram