Conversations with Octavia Traylor

I wear clothes; I don’t allow clothes to wear me!

To me, fashion is Art; it’s so many different components and things you can add or take away to create the perfect statement piece. It’s being able to express yourself, love yourself, and feel beautiful while walking around strutting your confidence with a fantastic outfit. Fashion is my happiness, the thing I do without even trying. I want to become a brand ambassador for clothing brands, get my styles out there, and see what the world offers in the fashion industry. I want to be that boss chick because I am the Boss.Lady.Tavi and I am not giving up.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Being a single mother and raising two kids sometimes makes it very hard. Juggling all that I do for them while working and pursuing my dreams can be challenging. I suffered a miscarriage almost two years ago, which took me down a dark path; I felt defeated and lost myself. Instead of sinking further into depression, I had to pull myself out of that dark place and turn that energy into positivity. Fashion helps with that. So, I took a nose-dive into my wardrobe styling. Also, living in this new generation could be a struggle in this social media era. The world could be judgmental; it feels like people can say anything without caring how it may affect someone else. I had to learn to get into a place where I didn’t care what other people said about me. I have to ride for myself and be my biggest cheerleader, even when times get hard. Yes, I have had my fair share of ups and down, but I try to remember the bigger picture and why I spend so much time on my passions. I know that I can help and inspire others to feel beautiful and confident and to never give up on their dreams, no matter how many times they have to start over.