Story & Lesson Highlights with Erica Quist of Fulton County

Erica Quist shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Erica , it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
For the first 90 min of my day, I practice mindfulness. I do some meditation, prayer, and self reflection. I love to write, it’s healing for my spirit. I thought I need a hobby, why not write and publish a book… Stay tuned for that. I also really hone in on my emotions. I think a lot of people are frustrated, angry, bitter, sad or mad, because they don’t take time to focus on their emotions. It’s imperative to take time to heal.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am a graphic designer who created the brand BANK. Apparel company, we focus on mental health awareness through fashion and education. I talk about my own Mental Healtg disorders and disabilities. I am working on my book, as mentioned earlier. It will be a memoir of my life, with some helpful tips on how you can focus on you, and truly heal your life l.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
A moment that really shaped how I saw the world, was when I really could change my behaviors, by first changing my stinkin thinking. I am currently in Cognitive Behaviorsl Therapy to help me really spread my wings!

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes, there were many times I wanted to give up. As early as 10 years old, I remember wanting to end my life. Now I’m not only surviving; but, I’m thriving! Mentally, Physically, and Emotionally.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
Smart people are getting it totally wrong, when they constantly think they are right. Learning is a journey, and every day you wake up is a new chance to learn something new. This doesn’t always have to be traditional learning. You can start with self-awareness, and really getting to know who you are!

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace at home; I have been blessed with the most supportive family. I also feel most at peace around 5:00am-6:30am. I feel this the best time to reflect.

Contact Info:

• Website: BANK. Apparel Company (fashion) LLC search on amazon.com
• Other: Please search on amazon.com as BANK. Apparel (fashion) Company LLC

Image Credits
Voyage ATL image credits go to Lawrence Prescott!