Today we’d like to introduce you to Sadisleidy Alvarez.
Hi Sadisleidy, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstories.
I have always been a Disney fan since I was a little girl. I am basically a 4-year-old in a 27-year-old’s body. About a year ago, I was blessed to have a princess of my own, my daughter Aria. My passion for all things Disney has rubbed off on her so much so that her favorite movies/princesses are Moana and Frozen. Moana songs have been playing in my house for months now Haha. So, my boyfriend and I were planning a trip to Disney this upcoming September since I am expecting a baby boy in November and we want to take Aria one more time before the year ends. I came across an Etsy page that made toddler sunglasses with simple designs such as rainbows, flowers, and “bedazzles” and thought to myself that I can make my daughter a pair with some of her favorite characters on them. I’m the type of person to have a backup for my backup, so I ordered a couple of sunglasses and a few materials and just got to make some Disney-themed sunglasses. I made some for the babies in our family and for close friends of ours and everyone suggested I started my own business making some, and after much thought, I decided to launch Simply Shadies. Since then, I have been receiving a lot of compliments on my “side hustle,” and to be honest, this has kept me pretty sane while dealing with my pregnancy and with a toddler Haha.
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
To be honest, like many things in life, it has been a lot of trial and error. Especially with different glue brands, beads, etc. Also, although I have fair prices, people always see small business prices as a bit more than regular bulk prices. But smooth sea never made a skillful sailor!
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I pour my heart out into my work. Every single pair of sunnies is made with love, and I dedicate much time to each of them. I try to make my customers as happy as possible and provide many options for them to select from (from beads to glasses frames to characters available). I don’t only have Disney characters; I also have Harry Potter, Minions, etc. as well as simple figures like unicorns, watermelons, and others. What sets me apart from others is that I try not to clutter the glasses too much because even though they are for toddlers, I want to make sure they’re able to see through whatever design I give the glasses.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
In my opinion, anyone who is starting a business takes risks. Risk of “failing” of not being able to build your business the way you want to. At this point in life, I decided to just go for it because it’s something I enjoy doing. I have always been creative and have a background in Public Relations and Marketing, so I decided to put those skills to good use.
Pricing:
- Sunnies are $25 each
- Two for $45
- Shipping is flat rate of $5
Contact Info:
- Instagram: SimplyShadies
Image Credits
SimplyShadies
