Taylor Hoverson shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Taylor, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
I am most proud of the relationships I have built, and every type you can think of; my friendships, my family relations, romantic relationships, connections with strangers, and my relationship with myself. I value connection and sharing the human experience more than anything and I am so proud of the people I have in my life and I am proud of who I have let myself become in front of them. There is nothing more intimate than allowing someone to see you and being willing to fully see them in return. It’s my belief that the people in my life, and at all stages of my life even if we are no longer aligned, have been beautiful reflections of who I am at the time. And I can say right now, more than ever, I am really enjoying this version of myself. There is also nothing more important to me than the relationships I build – I think every personal dream, triumph, or failure does not even come close to the weight of the importance that relationships have in my life and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Taylor and my brand is Tangerine Tuesday. I started this brand in April of 2022 as a clothing line and it has now evolved into a jewelry brand with a focus on permanent jewelry. I also offer tooth gem services and am I starting to host community events (such as a run club!!) I wanted to start Tangerine Tuesday as a outlet for my own creativity and an opportunity for connection with others. I think what makes Tangerine Tuesday unique is that it is in no rush; there are no specific or huge end goals, there is not one set idea of what this brand needs to be, and truly what it ends up being is a mystery to us all. Rather than creating a business, I am aiming to nurture a relationship with having and continually creating a brand.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
A younger version of me believed that because I was fearful of everything, I was incapable of doing big things. I believed fear was a signal to stop and/or not do something but the older I’ve gotten I have learned that courage is not the absence of fear, it’s actually choosing to do the hard thing even if you are scared out of your mind. I no longer believe that I have to be fearless and undoubting to overcome my obstacles or go after my dreams. “Leap and the net will appear”
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
I give up all the time. I didn’t work on this brand at all for over a year. I have quit multiple jobs. I have left relationships. I have abandoned some dreams. I have changed my mind on big choices, just to change it back. I am a flight risk in everything I do but as time goes on I see that there is so much freedom in commitment. And even when I have given up and felt hopeless, the world couldn’t ever beat the whimsical nature out of me and it couldn’t ever make me stop striving to keep up with an authentic and expressed life.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
Overanalyzing and trying to look at everything through the lens of a therapist is sucking the joy out of your life (I am speaking to myself here mainly.) Not every emotion needs to be validated, not every thing that makes you feel a little uncomfortable needs to be addressed or talked about, and you do not need to hold everyone accountable for everything they say or do. This is exhausting. There is a meme I always see that says:
Them: You’re so self-aware!
Me: Thanks! It’s ruining my life 🙂
I am a huge fan of personal growth and development but I also think it can get to a point where we are trying to escape everything. It’s okay to be uncomfortable, to feel shame, to be lonely, to be disrespected by somebody. We try so hard to avoid any unfavorable feelings that we’re avoiding what it is to be human.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
A fairy.
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