10/31/2026
🍂❤️ OCTOBER HAS BEEN A MONTH OF STRESS, CHALLENGES, BLESSINGS & GRATITUDE! ❤️🍂
Let me tell y’all… October has definitely TESTED me as a small business owner! 😩😭
Running a small business is NOT always sunshine, rainbows, and pretty finished products! Behind the scenes, there are struggles, unexpected expenses, frustration, sleepless nights, and moments when you just want to throw your hands up!
This month, I have dealt with issues with not ONE, but TWO Direct-to-Film (DTF) printers! 😤 Yes, TWO!! Between Procolored and InkSonic, the printer headaches have been REAL! When your equipment is a major part of how you earn your income, these setbacks are extremely stressful, discouraging, and costly.
BUT… I REFUSE TO GIVE UP! 💪❤️
Through all the frustration, I have also been reminded of how BLESSED I truly am!
🙏 I’m thankful that I still have other types of printers that allow me to continue creating and completing certain orders.
🙏 I’m EXTREMELY thankful for my amazing vendor friends who have stepped in and helped me continue pushing through my shirt orders!
🙏 I’m also grateful to have gained a couple of NEW vendor friends along the way!
Can we talk about how AMAZING it is to have vendor friends who are respectful, helpful, encouraging, and supportive… EVEN WHEN WE’RE IN THE SAME HUSTLE?! 👏❤️
There’s enough room for ALL OF US to succeed! We don’t have to compete, tear each other down, or keep everything a secret to get ahead.
We can do the same type of work and STILL support one another! 💯
I absolutely LOVE having people in this business who understand that supporting another small business doesn’t take anything away from their own success.
If I don’t offer something, can’t complete a particular project, or know someone who specializes in what you’re looking for, I will ALWAYS be willing to share information, recommend another vendor, or point you in the right direction!
That’s what genuine support and community are all about! ❤️
And to my CUSTOMERS and SUPPORTERS… 🥹❤️
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Thank you for continuing to place orders with Rooted Minds despite the challenges I’ve been facing.
Thank you for your PATIENCE, your UNDERSTANDING, your referrals, your encouragement, and most importantly, for continuing to TRUST ME with your special orders!
You truly have NO IDEA how much your support means to me, especially during difficult times like these.
📸 Here are just SOME of the orders I’ve been blessed to complete over the last couple of weeks! Every single order means something to me, and I appreciate each and every one of you!
🎉 NOW FOR SOME EXCITING NEWS!!! 🎉
🖨️ MY NEW PRINTER IS ARRIVING FRIDAY!!! 🙌🎉
I’m praying and hoping this new machine brings a MUCH better experience than what I’ve dealt with from Procolored and InkSonic. I’m ready for some RELIABLE equipment, fewer headaches, and more time doing what I actually LOVE… CREATING! ❤️
🚨 AND THAT’S NOT ALL!!! 🚨
I’m also SUPER EXCITED to announce that a NEW ENGRAVING MACHINE is in the works for Rooted Minds!!! 🤩
That means NEW possibilities, NEW custom creations, and MORE personalized items coming your way! Stay tuned because I’m excited about what the future holds!
🛍️ YES, ROOTED MINDS IS STILL ACCEPTING ORDERS!!! 🛍️
October may have knocked me down a few times, but it definitely hasn’t stopped me!
Small business ownership isn’t always easy, but quitting isn’t part of my plan! 💪
I’m ending October with a grateful heart, a few lessons learned, some AMAZING vendor friendships, and HOPE for a smoother November! 🍁❤️
To everyone who has supported me, helped me, encouraged me, or simply checked on me…
THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART! ❤️
Here’s to small businesses supporting small businesses, overcoming obstacles, and continuing to GROW TOGETHER! 🙌
💕 ROOTED MINDS
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