204. Designing The Dream: Lil Fresh Sam

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." -Maya Angelou   I am so excited for this conversation because we get to highlight a fellow Colorado born creative! Lil Fresh Sam is a born and raised Denver, Coloradan and has followed her creative fashion designing heart all over the world, working with some of the biggest names in the biz including, Method Man and Iggy Azalea and brands like Reebok and Puma. Lil Fresh Sam shares her journey forging a brand, business, and dream from Denver and some of the do's and don'ts of the fashion industry. We discuss a lot about life, growth, and trusting the process. The entrepreneurial journey is real and monetization is hard for all creatives, lean into some pro tips here. Lil Fresh Sam has accomplished a lot at a young age (with a LOT of hard work), but is just getting started. Look for her designs and energy at an apparel shop/runway/ or Nuggets game near you!   Highlights: Entrepreneurship. Fashion, passion, and purpose. Standard of quality. Trusting the process and building a community. Self-care, self-growth, and the power of your mindset. Failure, success, and everything in between.   Time Stamps: 1:48- Young Lil Fresh Sam, didn't care what she wore. 2:32- What sparked the fire? 3:31- The Pivot Point 5:01- There is more 6:13- Michael Jordan saves 11:05- Strong Powerful Women 13:40- I'm shy, but my style is not 19:29- Ahead of my time 21:26- I made it through hell and back, with a smile on 23:44- You don't have to take the traditional path 26:40-Mental health and processing trauma 31:30- Creating your own reality 32:20-Leading by example, you don't need to sacrifice yourself for success 36:30- Making people happy through my designs 39:18- Something I haven't talked about, ever 42:06- Just get started, open up for judgment 46:10- Core values 49:35- Balancing an LA lifestyle 53:30- Joining The Pharcyde, meeting the right people, authentically 58:43- Letting go of time 1:05:41- Showing up.   Related Articles: Lil Fresh Sam on Infatue and the new Cultiver Collection ... Fashion Designer Lil Fresh Sam Opens Up Her First ... Lil Fresh Sam and Daniel Chavez's New RiNo Art District ...     Fresh⚡️Sam: Fashion designer and wardrobe stylist FreshSam is a fashion designer and wardrobe stylist based in Los Angeles, California but born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Her style is unique and one-of-a-kind, as she seeks to empower and inspire people through feeling confident and looking their best. Whether she is working with a celebrity, an influencer, or an everyday person, Sam is passionate about going beyond style and fashion. She loves to see true happiness in everyone she works with, and her style is all about spreading that uplifting feeling. FreshSam has worked with artists such as The Pharcyde, Method Man, Iggy Azalea, and Smino. In addition, she has also worked with globally recognized brands the likes of Puma, Reebook, Skull Candy, Under Armor, and Bose, only to mention a few. www.LilFreshSam.com @itsfreshsam   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com   Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com