(Follow up to "There's Always Room.") I walk into the conference room expecting to see a small
group of people. Instead of a starting line up I hoped for, there's an entire
basketball team staring at me (Ok. Only 10 people, but you get the idea). Some
with smiles and some with blank stares. Regardless of their expressions, they
are anticipating my final presentation. I instantly get those sweat beads on my
forehead. While I'm setting up my garment and mood board for show, I'm
frantically talking to myself, "You are Tamu. You are in your element. Own
it." So, I start talking. I find myself treating this presentation as if
I'm making a sales pitch to buyers looking for the next apparel line. Aside
from the slight emotional moment I had, I left the panel feeling good. Today
confirms the "goodness." I've been chosen to showcase my first
Spring/Summer line during Omaha Fashion Week-August 18-23rd. Is this New York Fashion Week or Paris Fashion Week? Not yet; I'm moving down
the list.
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