What brought you to start your business or get into your industry? As far back as I can remember, I’ve had the entrepreneurial spirit to want to work for myself. Doing it through apparel was just a happy coincidence of one of my childhood friends asking me if I wanted to try designing clothes since we are both active and into fitness. I co-founded my first apparel brand back in 2021 during peak COVID. When most businesses were shutting down, I was just getting started chasing the creative fashion dream. That company, Ironpulse, is the brand for entrepreneurs with a community that supports self-starters willing to go out and surpass their goals.
Fast forward a year later, looking to expand my reach I went ahead and purchased Colorado Threads. Colorado Threads was created back in 2014 with a goal of improving the Earth by keeping plastic out of landfills and oceans. In doing so, we have become one of Colorado’s most iconic activewear brands through our one-of-a-kind designs. Since I took over, we have successfully removed over 33k pounds of CO2 through planting trees as well. We are more than just apparel, we are dreamers, sunset chasers, high flyers, and endless explorers on a tireless journey to capture our next adventure.
What do you love most about what you do? I love having the ability to create. The range has gone from jumpsuits to leggings to coffee mugs. If I think there is a way for my audience to benefit or enjoy something, I do my best to perfect it. Meeting like-minded individuals and building new relationships has been another favorite part of mine. It’s nice to see how supportive people are towards your shared goals, mission, and vision.
How can the Chamber help you? I think the Chamber can help in many areas, especially with retail and wholesale. I don’t physically have any retail locations but get emails and messages asking about it all the time. Having the ability to meet/work with others in the Chamber who provide retail and have gone through the process will enable me to learn more. I think this is a great opportunity to learn, support, and connect with many other members who want you to succeed as well.
