Today we’d like to introduce you to Jasmine Elder.
Jasmine, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I always was complimented on how I dress and told that I should start selling clothes for ladies my size. I would always say I don’t know about that I just don’t see myself selling clothes. But when I would need cute outfits to go out I could never find any in the local stores in my city they were all old fashion looking with flowers and ruffles all over “Not cute at all” and even when I would support other boutiques that tried to sell plus size clothing they weren’t true by size running too small. I just broke down and said I’m going to start selling fashionable plus size clothing for my lovely big girls! I went and bought a journal that had scriptures in it to encourage me on the journey I was about to take because I knew it was going to take a lot work,dedication, and faith. So, I started thinking of names and it took me forever to think of one never thought it would be so hard but I got to thinking about when men would always say that’s a lot of woman right there at first I took it as they were being funny but I decided to ask the guy what he meant and he told me a woman with a curvaceous figure that has whole lot confidence and beautiful!Basically too much to handle lol! I knew I was just that big, beautiful,and confident! So I came up with “Lotta Woman” And that’s how I got my name for my business.
But just few months after I got really sick with Covid-19 and double pneumonia and it shut my lungs down, the doctors were telling my parents they don’t think I was going to make it cause the ventilator was breathing 100% for me but God had other plans for me. He brought me through. I had to learn how to walk, talk, write and get my strength back. All I can say that it was all God that helped me get back right. After I came home from being hospitalized for 2 months in a half, I knew I couldn’t go back to doing what I did for a living, so I was worried about what I was going to do for money, then one day my Mom brought me my journal that I had started planning my business in and I knew then it was my time to get serious with that. First I had to make sure no one had my business name and nobody did so I got my LLC August 30th,2021, then I made my own logo it turned out awesome, and then started looking into vendors I found one I was interested in so I ordered my first batch of clothes in September. I got it in a everything was true plus size clothing. I had my first sell September 13th, 2021 and from then on I’ve been selling my clothes, all of my beautiful Plus size ladies love their outfits! I have my ups and downs with it but I’m very proud of myself and how far I have came with my small business. I plan on becoming a popular plus size store everywhere! I just have to continue to pray and have faith cause I know God has plans for me! I just want to thank my family for being such great supporters throughout my journey!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
No, it wasn’t easy at all cause I knew I didn’t have the funds to start the business so I just saved up and help from family I was able to get to the point where I’m at now!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Lotta Woman Plus Size Boutique?
I sell clothes for plus size women. It doesn’t matter if they are big, tall, short, chubby, Apple-shaped, or whatever. We all want to look beautiful in fashionable clothing. I have a website lottawoman.square.site and always do pre-orders.
What were you like growing up?
I’ve always been a chubby girl growing up, but my parents kept me looking good! I am always known for being welled dressed even though I was a big girl! I’m a very outgoing, funny, and genuine person. I’m always been the type to be there when someone needs me!
Contact Info:
- Email: Lottawomanplussize@gmail.com
- Website: Lottawoman.square.site
- Instagram: @Lottawoman
- Facebook: Jasmine Elder
