Tuesday 11 June 2013

The Ripple Effect: Candice's Story

So often we look at people's success and convince ourselves that it was handed to them. The truth is, good things do not just magically manifest themselves. Whether the journey is full of potholes, or smooth as freshly laid asphalt, it is still a journey. Every accomplishment whether big or small has come out of effort, time and most importantly; a thought.

The Ripple Effect is a concept that I have been looking at in the lives of many people whom I admire. Just like a single droplet can generate waves in an expansive pool, so too can a simple thought channel the unraveling of fruition. Everything we see, touch, feel, taste or experience, first started as an idea.


I sat down with Candice Baccus; Owner of Simply runway one afternoon, where she was telling me of all these big plans to involve more Trinidad Based Designers in her store. She kept throwing idea after idea to me, edifying even grander plans as I put in my two cents. Just over coffee, her amazing and inspiring vision was already beginning to actualise.


                  
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The story of Simply Runway wasn't so simple as I'm sure it appears sometimes. After investing all of their savings, and not being able to afford a space,Candice and her Husband, Issac almost had to turn away from their plans. ALMOST. Now after enjoying three years of serving an ever-growing and faithful clientele, they have recently opened a second branch, and have launched a huge initiative for local fashion, where they have gotten the support of FATT, CAFD, renowned designers and other important players in the industry. Life, and in this case, business, occur just as she says in the clip: through "Lucky breaks and perfect timing". There are amazing things waiting to happen to you, but you need to put in the ground work and be prepared not only to be able to deal with them, but to also see them.

At Simply Runway Accents

If there is one thing I hope you take away from her story, is that whatever you are dreaming of doing or becoming, it is possible. Don't be paralysed by your fears. Stop telling yourself you are too young, too shy or aren't talented enough. Do your research and have the confidence to just go for it. What's the worst that could happen? What do you have to lose? Really , think about it. What will you lose? It just takes one droplet. Rides the waves and see where you end up.


Simply Runway Accents



Video by Normal Normal Films
Photos of Simply Runway Accents Launch by Damian Luk Pat
Simply Runway and the new branch Simply Runway Accents are both located at Grand Bazaar



7 comments:

  1. great post, great stories and creating your own ripples...

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  2. what a wonderful story! truly inspirational!

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  3. I agree with Shivana- very inspirational! What a beautiful thing you're doing Steph- from 'Own your Beauty, Power and Magic' to the Ripple Effect- you're revolutionising T&T's women in a hugely positive way! Incredible. I'm ever so proud of you!

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  4. This is very encouraging for me as an upcoming designer. Stephanie wonderful job! I love what she said as to allowing a new designer to experience retail. This is so important for those who choose to take their brand to the retail side of fashion. Great!

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  5. wow this is so inspiring! I make accessories and my dream is to open my own retail store. I love stories like this about local fashionpreneurs.

    Keep it coming!

    Patricia Grannum,
    Isis Jewelry by Patricia Grannum
    www.facebook.com/isisjewelry

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