Ts1st 1 Year Anniversary - My Journey ( Tiffiny)
Mental Health Monday Affirmation: "I am worthy of success and abundance, even when times are tough. Today, I choose hope over fear, and I know that my hard work is leading me toward my dreams."
Hello, Ts1st family! With Thanksgiving around the corner, I wanted to share a few thoughts as we head into a big month for Ts1st. This journey has been a rollercoaster, and I genuinely couldn’t do it without each of you. Building this business has been about more than just products—it’s about creating a community rooted in support, love, and real talk. As we kick off the week, let’s remember our 150 Kickass Affirmations with a Twist e-book, perfect for those days when we need a little extra fire—because sometimes, you just gotta drop the f-bomb to get through it.
As many of you know, this hasn’t been the easiest month. I’m putting everything I have into keeping Ts1st alive, working overtime to make sure the site is running smoothly, products are live, and SEO is on point. After being diagnosed with POTS a few years ago and pretending I was fine, I had to finally accept the reality of living with an autoimmune disorder. I couldn’t keep working myself into the dirt anymore. Starting Ts1st became my way to take control and find new purpose. With my daughters, ages 11 and 16, as my biggest motivators, I'm grinding daily, sometimes working 18-hour days to keep this dream alive.
In keeping things transparent, I want to share the real challenges I’m facing: overdrafts, tight finances, and balancing it all while showing my girls the value of faith, sacrifice, and resilience. It’s my hope they’ll learn that even through the toughest times, sticking with it can lead to incredible things. I want them to see that even when manifesting and faith feel like they aren’t enough, perseverance is still worth it. I am grateful for every little thing we have—things could always be harder.
This holiday season, we’re embracing “Thanksgiving Sales” and “Friends Day Deals” out of respect for the communities we support. At Ts1st, we believe in standing up for human rights, women’s rights, immigrant lives, and Black lives. We do what we can to amplify voices and create a space for positive impact. In line with our mission, I’m searching for a Black woman-owned business to feature on our site through a backlink, helping to uplift small businesses making a difference.
My goals this week? To increase our community by 15%, hit $1,000 in sales, and, with any luck, make sure we have a holiday season to celebrate. Your support matters more than words can say, and with you by my side, I know we can reach these goals together.
To my fellow hustlers and dream-chasers: even if it all feels like it’s falling apart, remember—there’s still work to be done. So here’s to resilience, gratitude, and, as always, to keeping it real. Happy November!
A Year of Ts1st – A Celebration of Resilience and Community
As we wrap up November, I can’t help but reflect on the past year and celebrate everything that’s brought us to this moment. One year ago, I took the leap, not knowing what would come of this journey. Today, I'm endlessly grateful for each of you who has been part of Ts1st’s story—our story. We've come so far together, through every high, every low, and every late night spent turning dreams into reality.
To my Ts1st family—thank you for your faith, your support, and your belief in what we’re building here. The journey hasn’t always been easy, but each of you has been my motivation to keep going. This is just the beginning! Here’s to another year of growth, grit, and gratitude. From my heart to yours, thank you for being with me every step of the way.
Happy 1st Anniversary, Ts1st! 🎉
