Thank you to Sue Faith Levy for inviting me to be apart of her Inspirational Womans blog 2012…..The year of inspiration.

I have copied the post below but you can check out the original post here.

Name
Natasha Teplitsky

What is your Profession and what is it that you do?

Designer and owner of clothing brand called Tashkaya.

Which obstacles did you overcome on your journey, in order to find your true calling?

I’ve always had a passion for design which is why I worked for my mom at her factory – Teplov ballet shoes and studied at Haute Couture School of Fashion in Cape town. Before starting my label I had to discover myself through working odd jobs on yachts in the South of France. Having the opportunity to visit one of the fashion capitals ‘Paris’, I couldn’t help but be inspired by the people, the old beautiful buildings, the music played on the streets and all the top fashion houses. I knew then that I had to start Tashkaya.

What advice would you give to someone who pursues a similar profession as yourself?

You can never go wrong when you follow your heart; Fashion is a challenging industry but with hard work comes great rewards. Be positive and don’t let people get you down.

Where do you draw motivation from and what inspires you?

I draw inspiration from hard working successful women like my mom and all the small beauties that surrounds us every day that sometimes go unnoticed.

What is your favourite motivational quote?

Love what you do, do what you love..

For more information about Natasha’s label “Tashkaya”, visit her website at

http://www.tashkaya.com

To the beautiful and talented Natasha, I can absolutely appreciate your creativity and your clothing designs. You are indeed a talented and inspirational woman. Thank You for your contribution to the Inspirational Woman of 2012 Blog Series. I’m sure an aspiring designer will find your words as motivating as I have.

-S