Today we’d like to introduce you to Tia Williams.
Hi Tia, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
Hi, my name is Tia Williams, and I am so excited to have the opportunity to be featured in Voyage Magazine Ohio.
From an early age, I was interested in fashion and planning. I would always receive compliments from my peers regarding my ability to put unique colors together, and my organizational skills. After graduating from Cleveland Heights High School, I moved to Cincinnati to attend the University of Cincinnati for psychology.
During my time at the University of Cincinnati, I struggled financially and looked for ways to make extra income.
One day while sitting in Psychology 101 a woman tapped me on my shoulder and told me she liked my jacket. I thanked her and she went on to ask how much I would sell my jacket for. I told her $30, and she quickly reached into her purse to hand me the money.
From there every other day she would buy various pieces from me. The experience further showed me that I had a unique eye for fashion. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati, I attended Xavier University, where I obtained my master’s degree in school counseling. Over the next couple of years, I struggled to find my niche in the workforce, holding several different positions.
During this time many of my friends and family would reach out to me to plan/coordinate events. I would often post my work on social media and started to receive inquiries about planning events. After planning several events and receiving continuous praise for my unique fashion looks, I officially started @Fashion_is_a_habit LLC in 2019. The goal of @Fashion_is_a_habit is to create amazing events and celebrity-inspired looks for less.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
There have certainly been challenges along the way. For me, one of the biggest challenges has been financial. Starting a business can be very expensive, especially during the beginning stages of building clientele. Income can fluctuate from month to month and unexpected expenses often come up. During these times I just try to stay positive and keep pushing forward.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I think what makes @Fashion_is_a_habit so unique is the ability to create high-end looks/experiences for a fraction of the cost. I think people can get intimated by fashion/design out of fear of the cost. Fashion_is_habit takes a unique approach to create designs that are often seen on TV by celebrities for much cheaper.
People often tell me that it feels good to be able to obtain amazing experiences/ designs on a budget. I specialize in personal styling, and event planning/coordination. I’m most proud of the fact that I never gave up on my dreams no matter how many obstacles I encountered.
What do you think about happiness?
Empowering and encouraging others makes me happy. My background is in mental health/counseling, so I’m very passionate about helping others. Many people have helped and supported me throughout my life, so I want to do the same for others.
Contact Info:
- Email: fashion_is_a_habit@yahoo.com
- Instagram: @fashion_is_a_habit
- Youtube: Fashion_is_a_habit 1
