Small Business Saturday: A Mama in Distress
1) What is your name(s) or nickname(s) that you go by?
Hi, my name is Ana Christina but I go by Christina
2) Why did you create A Mama in Distress?
I created A Mama in Distress because I have always been told I should sell my crafts. After I had our twins my husband and I decided it was best if I stayed home with them as well as our 7 year old. I took this as an opportunity to finally take everyone's advice and offer others what I have always made. I started out with vinyl t-shirts because it’s easy to come up with designs for every occasion, event or just for fun. Especially for my kids. There has to be a matching shirt for every bow my daughters have.
3) What kind of experience can a new customer expect when buying from you?
I want a new customer to instantly fall in love with their purchase and come back for more. I want them to think of me as a friend, where they can come to me for anything. If there is a specific way they want an item I’ll be happy to make it for them the way they want it. If they are not satisfied with how the item came out I will be happy to fix it for them.
4) What kind of products and services do you provide?
I currently offer distressed flannels, leggings and vinyl T-shirts. I am also working on adding distressed shorts and jeans as well as jewelry.
5) What is your favorite product to sell and why?
I love when I get requests for a special design to be made on a shirt because every request is unique.
6) How can people buy from you?
People can purchase on my website amamaindistress.com
https://www.facebook.com/amamaindistress
https://www.instagram.com/amamaindistress/
7) What are your social media platforms where people can follow your journey?
Facebook business page: A Mama in Distress
Facebook VIP page: A Mama in Distress VIP
Instagram: @amamaindistress
TikTok: @amamaindistress
8) What do you want your customers to take away from following your journey or buying your product(s)?
When a customer buys my products I want them to know I’m a mom just like most of them. I’m chasing twins all day and dealing with a sassy 7 year old. I’m a one mama shop. A Mama in Distress is my part-time job and raising my kids is my full-time job. When they make a purchase from my shop they are helping me provide for my family.
9) Is there anything that you would like to add?
I want others to know if they are passionate about something and find an opportunity to do what they love then they need to go for it.
Final Thoughts From Shenel
A friend of mine highly recommended Christina's work because of the custom T-shirts she made for her daughter. Here's one of her favorite shirts that she purchased.
(Note: This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are that of the owner. Any purchases made are between Christina AKA A Mama in Distress and the buyer. No commission is made from featuring this business on my blog).