Meet the Maker | Tabitha Zavala + a GIVEAWAY

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The next woman I’d like to introduce you to as part of my Meet the Maker series is Tabitha Zavala. Her shop, Sol Tide Kids, is fairly new, but it has really taken off. Tabitha is a great example of how you can figure out what you love to do and then turn it into something that fits into the life you want. I hope you enjoy hearing from her as much as I did:

Tell us a little about yourself and how you got here. Where did you get the idea to start Sol Tide Kids? 
I majored in Fashion design and currently work as a senior designer. I absolutely love job, but after my son was born, I wanted to be home with him more. It has been really hard for me to leave him every morning and I began to think – how can I do what I love and still be at home with my baby? I was totally inspired by all the other small shops and their stories.

When I launched Sol Tide kids, I wanted to introduce unisex graphic tees inspired by the easy effortless California lifestyle. Something that just made dressing easy for mom and baby, would go with outfit but still trendy.

Where did Sol Tide Kids get its name? 
Since I wanted the line to be about the California lifestyle, I knew it has to be something around the sun and the ocean. It had to be a name that represents California’s magical beach towns, desert wild lands and adventurous mountaintops. When I thought of Sol Tide Kids I knew that name fully embodied children’s fun loving spirits and it was exactly what I wanted to base this brand on.

Who inspires you the most? 
I would have to say my son inspires me the most. He inspires me to continue to do what I love and to be the best mom and wife I can be. I wake up every morning and thank God for my beautiful family and have to pinch myself at times because I feel truly blessed beyond what I deserve.

What are the best and hardest things about being your own boss? 
I would have to say the best part about being your own boss is having the freedom to be creative and having no limits. I am still working full time at my job so hopefully this leads me to be at home with my son, which is my ultimate goal.

The most difficult part about being your own boss is praying that all your hard work pays off and being incredibly patient and persistent.

What advice would you share with other women entrepreneurs? 
Don’t ever give up. It will happen but it takes time, patience and hard work.

What is your favorite item from your shop? 
My favorite item is California Love Tee. It really embodies who we are as a brand with the sun and the palm trees and is hand screen printed on AA super soft athletic grey tee.

What’s next for Sol Tide Kids? 
My dream would be that Sol Tide kids allows me to stay home with my son and still do what I Iove as a fashion designer. I also dream that it becomes a full collection so I really express who this fun outgoing California babe is.

What show(s) are you watching right now? 
My guilty pleasure after I put my son to bed is watching The Bachelor and I cannot wait until Game of Thrones returns.

Thank you, Tabitha, for sharing this week! I’m really excited to watch your
brand grow. You can find Tabitha and Sol Tide Kids online at www.soltidekids.com and on Instagram at @soltidekids.

The Meet the Maker series gives me the opportunity to introduce you to some of the makers, creators and artists behind some amazing companies and brands out there. It’s not only a great excuse to share some of the great things these women are doing and how they’re turning their passions into dollars, but it’s also designed to inspire others to say “yes” to their own creative journeys. If you are interested in participating in a Meet the Maker interview, I’d love to chat with you!

Now how about another GIVEAWAY? Entering is really easy and the winner will receive a FREE “Let Them Be Wild” tee (sized 12-18m to 6T). Just head over to the giveaway image on my Instagram page at @littlefirebrigade and follow the steps to enter.

The giveaway will run until Friday, January 29th at midnight EST. A winner will be chosen randomly using random.org and announced both here and on Instagram within 48 hours of the giveaway end. The winner has 24 hours to claim the prize or another winner will be chosen. U.S. residents only, please.

(Photos provided by Sol Tide Kids and are (c) Dejas View Photography and Jennifer Daigle Photography)