Vibe Tribe Vendor Fair Experience

Vibe Tribe Showcase by @breleased & @_richhomielex

wassuuup ya’ll. it’s me again. back again. coming with another storyyyy. I did something fun.

sooo when it came to my business, I knew I wanted to try different things to market and advertise my art; one of those things specifically, being to involve myself in Craft Fairs & other events. It was in the back of my head but also on a vision board that I created on Pinterest. So, when the opportunity to be a vendor for The Vibe Tribe’s showcase showed up on my feed, I took that as an open door. I immediately got the info to get the process started. I was so excited cause I had been following The Vibe Tribe on Instagram for a cool minute and I was so in love with their content.

Prior to the opportunity presenting itself, I actually got to participate as an extra in their skit that they were showing the same day as the Vendor Fair. All of my experiences with the Vibe Tribe have been aaaamazing. I genuinely love what they do as artists and especially, as black women. Shout out to @breleased + @Richhomielex_

There were a lot of fearful thoughts filling my mind shortly after paying my vendor fee a few days later. I was anxious; worried about whether or not people were gonna dig my shit, honestly. I was doubting whether or not anyone would acknowledge me, let alone buy a print from me.

I finally caught myself, and told myself, “yo, chill. we got this, we prepared for this.”

Myself said, “……cool.” So, we kept it pushin’. But I recognized that those insecurities are right below the surface. The Universe used this business opportunity to allow me another type of opportunity…. thaaaat’s right. An opportunity for healing, yayyyyyy! *throw’s confetti*

DIY Banner - 99 Cents store foam board, $2 Acrylic Gold Paint, $3 Gold Sharpie, Amazon Cord + Clips for hanging prints, Amazon Backdrop

Personalized Details - handwritten artistry

Honestly, the mating and framing part of this experience was my favorite. The handwritten details, and the crafting was a last minute idea that I ended up loving. I’m still a newbie when it comes to printing photos so I chose to print my travel photos first; those, I knew at the time, I had permission to sell and they’re all at a pretty decent exposure. I fell in love with the process and the art all over again just being so grateful for our environment & the world we live in; especially the Free world (more free than others).

I wanna add that, I might have gotten a little too happy when it came to printing. I framed 35 prints in the first batch and felt like I needed more. I probably didn’t, for my first ever vendor fair, I could have started with a very small inventory at first to see how It was experimentally. I ordered more and got all the major work done before the day of the event. Which is oozing with Virgo energy.

Process Photo - Post matting + framing, Amazon mats front, back + clear sleeves (5x7 - 25) $15 // (11x14 - 10) $26

Day of the Vendor Fair: I worked my ass off to get the rest of my prints done and I had mostly everything under control, until ya gurl fell asleep. I was tieeeeed doe. I stayed up all night being a perfectionist & over achiever so i fell asleep during my meditation, hehe. I told myself right before I fell asleep I was only gonna sleep for 30 minutes, and lemme tell ya… I definitely felt like I coulda used maybe 10 of those 30 minutes by the time I was rushing out of the house lol. I got more frames done righttt before I headed out and ended up getting everything I needed and right on time, thank YoUniverse <3

I got there, found a decent parking and made back and forth trips until everything was inside the venue. I ran around like a crazy woman (with a hole in my leggings on my behind :)) getting everything set up. Adding an interactive element to your booth was suggested, and I decided to go with Aromatherapy. I lit up my incense and had the whole room smelling that soft & musky Nag Champa. it was an entire vibe.

check out the Vibe Tribe Showcase @ LiveHouse Hollywood & online @ The Tribe Network!

The show was soooo incredible. I was so grateful to finally be able to be present. The singing talent was mad dope, and oh my god, the comedians literally had me screaming. I had a beautiful experience interacting with the guests, as well as, the other vendors that were nearby. And of course, it was pretty cool seeing myself act as an extra; never expected myself to do that and it felt amazing stepping outside of my comfort zone once again. On the drive home, I contemplated the decisions I made, and I’m completely satisfied with the way I managed things. I learned so much about my business, of course. I got to represent my business in public for the first time as a full time entrepreneur and I’m so blessed to be able to continue doing so. I learned what it means to stay prepared for everything you have envisioned & then having the patience to wait for the perfect opportunity. I could have waited and done more research.. had another experience at a later time; I still would have been prepared…

Final Set-Up - decòr: Ross chalkboard, Tj Maxx Light sign, .99 Cents store picture frames, Thrift store organizers, stuff from my room

Final Set-Up

But this experience allowed me to revisit the concept of Grace. The Universe presented me with a jump, I leaped. If I stumble, They catch me. Any decision that I make, works out for my good. I am worthy and deserving of the very best outcome. I have faith that everything will work out.

As far as the insecurities, they’re constantly being worked on. Moment by moment. Season by season. This practice definitely helps with breaking standards that I created, taking the pressure off of myself, and getting out of my own head & into my heart space.

Namaste folks.

Happy Hump deeeeeey.

from soulfuLayuh