It’s not about me.

I can tend to be a hermit. I find a routine and I find security in sticking to it. Though lately, I have come to a new sprint in my life, where I want to try things I’ve never done before. Eat something crazy, run where I’ve never ran before, hike in the mountains, write a beautiful song, design something innovative. I want to be a role model for other designers out there on their way to a successful career.  I want to be a woman who can one day own her own company and I have a feeling it’s going to be more than one. I am bold, and I realized that if I don’t start writing out my dreams, I will never even come close to touching them. I have heard that people are more likely to fulfill their dreams if they write them down. I write them down both online and in a personal journal. 

More people should be stepping up to the plate. Setting good examples, helping people out. Taking the time to write personal emails back. I’ve heard things like “I always get emails from designers that need help, I never reply.” Or “I get job offers all the time and I never write back a letter to decline the offer.” Why burn bridges when you can build them? 

If you have written me an email and I haven’t replied, please, hound me for it. I try to be so good about not being a robot designer and replying with my genuine heart. 

I never, and I mean never miss an opportunity to network. I don’t care if you have 50 followers or 50k. I still want to be your friend, I still want to talk to you. Because more than likely, if you’re going to excede me and I never want to stand in the way. I am here to help people grow and answer questions. 

Your first 10 followers, will be your most loyal. I can say that from experience. I have people that have been following me for a good two solid years and still reply to my tweets, write me emails and encourage me. Thank you so much! 

Just so I can open up a little more to you too. I try to be as transparent as I possibly can be. I am not only a designer, but a daughter, sister, aunt and friend. If you ever need someone to talk too, need a friend or need advice, please email or tweet me at anytime. 

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  1. rashondapetteway said: Hillary, you’re awesome!! Be encouraged!!
  2. spenceinthecity said: Some of my first followers on Twitter, nearly 3 years ago, I consider friends. One I even consider a mentor. It’s crazy to me to think about it. Crazy in a “that’s cool” kind of way.
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