140kgs, sleeping in her car to the “Proud” owner of a 7 FIGURE business in 12 months. - a podcast by Emma Williams

On today’s episode Em interviewed the amazing Tara. A 34 years young, mother of one 2.5 year old son Brodie, wife to Paul. An emergency nurse by trade, who left her "stable career" just over 12 months ago and took the leap into the small business/ entrepreneuer world and launched her business Proud Poppy Clothing.

After reaching a weight of 140kg, squeezing into size 22 she realised that she had lost so much of "who she was" with her weight gain simply because she couldnt find clothes that were affordable or that fit. Speaking to her size 6 friends she soon realised that they had similar issues and were forced to shop in the childrens sections. There was such a huge gap in the fast fashion market for affordable clothing for all women. No matter the size of your waist or wallet, there were practically no stores where all women could shop together and feel welcomed. Someone had to fill this gap!

As her maternity leave came to an end it was a now or never kind of moment and she just said "stuff it I'm going to do this". She had no bloody idea what she was doing. But she had the passion and the work ethic to push forward and now just over 12 months later Proud Poppy Clothing ships to customers not only all over Australia, but all over the world.

She’s now lost the weight, but she hasn’t lost the dream or focus of building this beautiful brand. She has literally worked her way up from rock bottom, sleeping in her car, not being able to afford to buy food to running a successful 7 figure business. She has a gorgeous community of over 35 thousand likeminded, fashion loving supportive women across Facebook and Instagram. Absolutely pun intended - She is so Proud of what she has created and cant wait to share it with you!

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