Never Give Up

When I began my journey with Bigmama's Clothing/P.H.A T. Girl Fresh very few people believed and even fewer supported. My of my besties Vanessa Mott, encouraged me and gave me ideas.  My homeboy Robert Freeman gave me all the information I needed to start a business.   My college buddy Che brought the first P.H.A.T. Girl Fresh shirt and motivated me. I approached several people with my ideas in pursuit of a partnership, no one was interested.  I was discouraged, I felt defeated and I wanted to give up.  However, I kept going and believed in what God have shown me more than I focused on the my fear and naysayers. 

Things did not happen over night but they happened.  Slowly He continues to show me that He is GREATER. No matter what the situation, He has the final say. Even now as I prepare for greater, he is still showing up and showing out.

The moral of the story is, never give up on your dreams. Never allow someone else's blindness effect your beautiful picture. Things may not happen in your time but they will happen in God's time.  Don't allow fear to cripple you as it has the naysayers.  #beencouraged #phatgirlfresh #blackgirlsrock #allgirlsrock #curvygirlsrock #twoyearslater #dreams #stayfocused

Phat Girl Friday......... Elise Micomyiza

Well as you all know today is Phat Girl Friday.  Although I have had a trying week and a busy day, here I am.  I have to tell you, initially I was going to write and feature someone else but evidently God had other plans.  Now I don’t claim to be the Holiest person but I know and love God.  I know that he has shown me far more favor then I deserve.  Last night was no different.  I received an email from a young lady named Elise Micomyiza, and after reading the message, I was in tears but empowered all at the same time.  I wasn't sure what she wanted me to do with it or why she had chosen to share it with me but I am grateful.  I have long known exactly what my assignment from God was, and every day, my desire is to operate in that.  Which is why is automatically knew that Elise’s story needed to be shared.  There are people (not just plus size women) who need to read this.  Trials, triumph, courage and love for other; all things that make Elise Micomyiza……… PHAT GIRL FRESH

My name is Elise Micomyiza born 24 may 1990 in Africa in a small country Rwanda which is in central Africa and known for the 1994 genocide. My dad was a bus driver and owned garage and my mother was a veterinary and a business woman.  I lost my parents/brother and sister during the 1994 war Hutus against Tutsi...I was the only survivor in my family.  After the genocide I lived with my aunt who adopted several children that had the same situation...  Growing up wasn't easy after the war, I had to do everything by myself I never fitted any were even though I was adopted I felt lonely. But I always had a smile and time to make other laugh and be happy. As young I was interested a lot in everything that was entertaining.  at home when my adoptive parents weren't there I was there entertaining visitors making them laugh I always had jokes, my mom always called me to entertain people; neighbors knew me, everyone thought I deserved to work on TV. When I went in high school we moved in Madagascar a big island very beautiful lovely and nice people, 2009 I decided that I had to come here in Canada and fulfill my dreams, I never really knew what I wanted I only knew it would be entertaining whatever I would do...I worked for Rogers in Montreal then moved to Ottawa where I was working for a Canadian designer Nelly.  When I started to work for her I figured that I did want to work in fashion industry I had tried casting for L’Oreal but didn't work out until I applied for the weight is over and I was lucky enough to model at mambo restaurant in Ontario when they organized a fashion show 2013 and met Stephanie the designer of sexy plus who invited me to Toronto a very nice lady down to earth and I was amazed working with her.  So then I decided to register at Richard Robinson where am attending haute couture 3 year diploma to become a designer....in the future am looking forward to become a famous model/designer/actress...I believe life is short, there is a reason I survived and lost my family and the reason why am still here, so I don't live to regret I live to make a difference and to encourage everyone around the world that there is always a reason for everything.  To view more pictures of  Elise Micomyiza click the following link, http://www.phatgirlfresh.com/#!fashionably-fresh/cnec

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Well, I would like to take this time to say Happy New Year to all of you!!!  I am very excited about all that this year holds for my both personally and professionally.  Most of all, I am excited about the opportunities that you have the ability to be a part of.  I read a post on New Years Eve in which the author stated that January 1, 2013 allowed us all 365 days of clean slate.  I agree with that 100 percent. This is the time to create the reality that you dream of.   This is not a time to make resolutions, this is a time to create your reality.  What ever it is that you want to come to pass, you have the power to make it your reality.  It may not happen over night or even in the next 365 days but in due time it will happen.  The first step to creating your reality is to start!!!  So many times, we miss out on what we want because we are afraid to get started.    So what I say to you is........ IT IS TIME TO ACTIVELY PURSUE YOUR DREAMS!!!!

PROTECT YOUR DREAMS

I have learned that you can't expect others to always be supportive and encouraging of your dreams and the efforts you make.  During my journey, I have met a number of  so called "positive people" who tried to down play, destroy and discourage my dream.  Not because they don't see my potential, but because they did see it!!!!!!!  AND IT SCARES THEM......It is historically proven that people make efforts destroy things that they fear and disagree with.  Slavery and the Holocaust are two example of this.  Both the Jews and the Africans were admired for their strength, abilities and intelligence and for this reason, they were both victimized and oppressed.............  September 11, 2001 is another example of how people will try to destroy what they disagree with.  The greatest example ever, is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.....  And I could easily go on and on......................  However, I just want you to know that you have to be mindful of who you allow to see your vision.

You should always handle your dreams with care!!!  Never share them with those who you aren't sure are in full support of you and your dream.  Just as the Bible says, there is power in touching and agreeing, there is power in touching and disagreeing.  You don't want to find your dreams in the hand of someone who is not in support of it because they will put forth as much effort as possible to destroy it.  I know a lot of people who are trying to obtain things in their lives and every time they are close to the mountain top....................  they find themselves back at ground zero.  Why?? Because they have powers working against them.  Sometime it is best to work in silence, execute your plan and display your finished project.  This is not being shady or wrong, this is just protecting your investment(dream).  I know that what God has for me is for me.  However, the devil is busy and he may not be able to destroy God's plan but he will try.  So remember to guard your dreams with your life because,“Dreams are like stars...you may never touch them, but if you follow them they will lead you to your destiny.”(unknown)