​I have previously posted my two cents on contending with those that are not even worthy of being contended with and it's something I address often in coaching sessions. So, this is a reminder for me and every other polished, professional and “all that” career woman who finds herself dealing with another unworthy foe.

Understand that you have the goods.  You have perfected your craft and worked hard to get where you are, but there always is and will be someone who did not see all that you have endured to get where you are, that will sit there and judge you.  Because they did not see all that you sacrificed to get that corner office or that title, they think you don’t deserve to be where you are. The nerve!

They want you to come back. What do I mean by that?  Come back and do the entry level tasks that they are assigned to do because they feel you don’t know how to do them, therefore, you are unworthy to hold your position.  I will keep saying this; you know what you did in order to make it to where you are.  Sacrifice. You delayed portions of your life to accomplish what is important to you. Sacrifice.  You endured criticism and downright disrespectful behavior and proved haters wrong. Sacrifice. You earned every bit of your title.  Don’t let anyone make you think you have to prove something to them.  You don’t. Know who you are and walk in it every day.

Casting pearls before swine is scriptural.  The scripture comes from Matthew 7:6.  It basically warns of not giving your best to those who are not worthy of your best.  Swine will not recognize your best as the best and will have absolutely no regard for your best and will eventually use it against you.  This truth should set someone reading this free.
Don’t be surprised when you experience the “casting pearls before swine” syndrome.  It’s a syndrome because it’s a combination of opinions, emotions and behaviors that your mere presence causes. Be strong and know that you are not by yourself.  Moxie has your back and will always remind you that you are AWESOME!

Let me just say I thoroughly enjoyed my convo with Ms. Natt Taylor. She is just awesome and knows her business! This creative and determined entrepreneur used her stint in Corporate America to her advantage. She paired her accounting skills, with her creations to co-workers that began spreading the word beyond her inner-circle to become Natt Taylor Collections, a sassy, sophisticated womenswear that celebrates the natural feminine form. Natt is a true inspiration and learned early on to take the road less traveled.

The Journey:

I began sewing in high school and continued throughout college creating pieces for friends. After graduation, I began working in corporate America where I was presented with a dress code akin to the traditional corporate look of dark and muted colors. My attempts to break up the corporate monotony with hot pink and vibrant blazers failed as I was told that my bright pieces and general use of color was against the company’s dress code. So, I began sewing for myself, replacing the lining of my blazers with bright colors. I even decorated my work space with vibrant colors and other creative artwork to keep me going throughout the day.

My coworkers began to notice the pieces that I designed for myself and started placing orders at my cubicle. After saving my money and really working towards starting my own business, I ventured out on my own and after nearly nine years, I have not looked back since


The Importance of a Support System:

You have to believe in yourself because not everyone is going to understand your vision. Your vision is YOUR vision and you have to do all that you can to make it a viable career. You will always find some resistance, however, you cannot get caught up in that. Sometimes people just don’t fully get it because it’s not theirs to understand, but they will still support you and help you achieve your vision. My family is supportive and they are there for me; that support has helped me tremendously along the way. At the same time, I was able to show everyone that this was not, “just a sewing thing”.

Moxie Moment: 

Don’t you just love it! Sometimes we can be in an office environment and waste time trying to change the company. Maybe we should stop trying to change certain things and change the way we see ourselves and our thinking. Just a thought! 


Natt let me in on a little secret I am passing on to you, she is expanding her basics line to include pieces under $100.00, so let’s put our coinage aside for our Moxie wardrobe.

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