Taylor Randal shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Taylor, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
Coffee. Journaling. Yoga. & NO phone until those things are done. My mornings are very special to me and how I want the rest of my day to feel. Slow and intentional. Journaling and lists making help me dumb my brain of all the noise before moving into the day.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Taylor, the owner and creator behind Softpaw Vintage. A small batch clothing brand made from vintage textiles. Every item is handmade and one of a kind. I also create sewing patterns, run a substack blog where I share about my sobriety journey. I also make wall hangings and quilts from vintage scrap fabric. I also do content creation as a side hustle through my social media platform, with reels and shooting 35mm film photography.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
I need to go to college to run a successful business.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes. When I unearthed my tax debt revealing I owed 30k to the IRS and Oregon state for my first two years of doing my taxes wrong.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
I don’t think any public version of a person is ever the full, “real” them. The internet only shows a sliver of someone’s life — what they choose to share, how they frame it, and what they leave out. Even if someone films and documents everything, it’s still a curated lens. I would never visit someone’s profile or website and assume I truly know them from that alone.
Personally, I keep some things pretty close to the vest. I share both the good and the hard parts of running a small business today, but always within the boundaries that feel right to me. I think it’s important to remember that what we put out in the world is just one layer of who we are. It’s not the whole story.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What will you regret not doing?
Taking more time off from work, and unplugging from my phone more. Almost everything I touch and do is related to work.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.softpawvintage.com
- Instagram: @softpawvintage
Image Credits
none, I shoot the photos
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