I can't quite believe the Lauren Catris brand has reached 10 YEARS! Where has the time gone?! It's been one helluva journey, and I'll be honest with you, it hasn't been an easy one. Far from it. But, I'm glad I didn't give up when all those times felt like I should. No matter how many times I'd hit rock bottom, something positive would happen, as if it was a sign from something bigger telling me to keep going.I've always known I was put on this earth to be creative, but sometimes our doubts and insecurities' voice shouts louder than that knowing. Is it self sabotage? Our comfort zone? Whatever it is, these 10 years have taught me to fight past...
Well, what a start to 2024 January was!After my first solo trip to Florence last year to visit the fair Pitti Uomo, I promised myself I'd visit again this year. Now, fear and self doubt crept in and nearly prevented that from happening, but deep down I knew I didn't want to break that promise. So with just over a week to go, I booked the flights. And gosh, I'm so glad I did.The first day of the trip was a bit of a mare, as it took a full days worth of travelling, which is crazy to think that Florence is only a two hour flight from London! But there was a highlight. On the same flight as me...
On the 14th December, I was asked give a presentation (along with two other business women) on my journey as a creative, and a brand, for Fierce Femmes. Anyone that knows me will know that public speaking is one of my biggest fears. I'm happy to talk to anyone, and everyone, but put me in front of a room of people, whom are all looking and listening to me, and the anxiety takes over. I crumble. Initially I turned down the offer to speak, and weeks before I even considered pulling out. How could I possibly do this? I don't do things like this! Do I really need to do it? This inner argument played over and over, but deep...
