We ❤ the vulnerability and honesty of this #throwback post from #NewVoicesFamily @SweetkiwiUSA's founder @theEhime! Tune into SHOP ESSENCE LIVE in partnership with @NewVoicesFamily at 6:30 pm TONIGHT to learn more about her journey and shop her incredible products. #Repost @sweetkiwiusa w/ @theehime ....... This was my very first pitch to a grocery buyer, I went to @oddprovisions in DC, it was cold and I was so nervous. The buyer was nicer than I expected, I had built up this whole rejection narrative in my head about why she’d care about what I was selling. At this time I had no idea if this would work out or how much growth would be ahead of us but in spite of the doubts I forged ahead blinded by passion, purpose and unwavering faith. The buyer loved it and decided to bring on 1 flavor and with more demos that increased to additional flavors. I am so thankful for local stores like @oddprovisions who gave us a chance on their shelves, access to consumers and the ability to prove our concept before the big retailers came onboard. Building a business is such a hard thing to do but you have to ‘Hold the Vision’ & ‘Trust the Process’. Since this pitch, I have pitched to countless retailers, some said yes, others didn’t. I am motivated by both the wins and the losses, I learn from the losses, I better myself and I never give up. I also learn from the wins not to count myself out and be cautious about the narratives I build up in my head that can become stumbling blocks. I am always going to be the girl who goes for it. I dive in even when there are a thousand reasons why it won’t work out, all I need is one reason! I trust that God who has brought me this far, and has placed this dream in my heart is faithful to complete it! #Flashback #FBF #Feb2019 #BuildingaDream #Sweetkiwi #sweetnothings #PurposeAccessCapitalExpertise #ShopEssenceLive #throwbackThursday