Fashionable Basics for blossoming bellies: BOBA my BFF

December marks the birthday of BOBA. A year ago this time I officially registered the company which essentially made the idea come to life. The year has been a crazy ride. I have seen BOBA grow and develop into something that I never imagined it would and personally I have grown. I have played the juggling act with my time shifting between my day job, my social life and a tiny bit of personal time while developing BOBA. This was usually not an easy task; however I quickly learned what I was good at and what I wasn’t.

I also became best friends with my business and what I mean by this is that starting a business is like forming a relationship with someone new. There is a period of utter bliss when you are first getting to know each other, there are rough patches which sometimes result in a bit of time apart and then there is the overall realization that we are in this together! I hit the overall realization stage a few months ago when I had an Ah ha! moment and realized BOBA was meant to be and BOBA will be something powerful in the very near future. I started the company with the purpose of helping others and in 2010 this officially kick off as I practice the belief that giving back is good business.

As I think about my final weeks at my day job I get so excited over the idea that soon I will be able to put all my love and passion into BOBA. BOBA was conceived through the love I have with my creativity, my family, and the phenomenal experience of becoming an auntie. As I ask other entrepreneurs about their great leap from full time employee to full time business owner I get the same reaction – it is a scary thought but once you make it happen it is the best experience ever.

About a month ago when I was really coming to terms with leaving my day job I decided to write the story of my life for the next 5 years. For the first time in my life I could see the light. I could completely visualize where I will be with BOBA. For anyone who is struggling to see the light, if you write it, it will come. I think it is amazing how powerful putting thoughts onto paper can be. A perfect example is Stephanie Meyer and her Twilight series, which came to life after she had a vivid dream and began writing about it. And need I say more!

So with all this I am excited to say that my BFF BOBA will be walking into 2010 with some fabulously fun and flirty fashions for the blossoming bellied fashionistas.

Many people have shared their thoughts with me about what they would like to see in maternity fashion and here is what I promise BOBA will produce – Canadian made garments that are not only fashion forward but affordable and available in sizes Small to 3X-Large.

Please continue to send me comments and I will consider all ideas that fly into my inbox – write me at info@babyonboardapparel.com