Meet Andrea Pitter - founder and creative director of Pantora Bridal and the founder of Trap Fabricks - an online fabric store that is dedicated to  independent and urban creatives by providing access to exclusive textiles. You're going to learn how Andrea was able to take the dream she had as a kid of being a fashion designer and truly make it a reality! What started out as a hobby soon turned into a side hustle and then a full fledged business! Andrea shares the roadmap she took to carving out a space for Black-designed bridal to shine in an industry where Black bodies are underrepresented and excluded. We touch on the ups, downs and the uncertainties - and why Andrea always chose to BET ON HERSELF and her ideas. Andrea even gets real about how her business was impacted by COVID-19 and the steps she and her team took to ensure they were able to return to business.  If you enjoy this episode, please make sure you share online with your community! You can find us at @dreamsindrive on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive! Enjoy! Andrea's Keys To Success: 1. Know your "Why" 2. Mentor 3. A good book SHOW NOTES: https://www.dreamsindrive.com/andrea-pitter SHOP OUR EPISODE PARTNER - CAMELLA'S KITCHEN: Camella’s Kitchen is the maker of Caribbean inspired high-quality, handcrafted sauces, marinades, spices, cakes and more.  The brand was founded by a mother and daughter duo from Trinidad and Tobago and is all about helping you live your sauciest life! Some of their signature flavors include their spicy mango chutney, island herb blend, curry lover’s duo and Trini hot pepper sauce! Visit www.camellaskitchen.com/did to learn more. Use code DID10 for 10% off at checkout. SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND PANTORA BRIDAL Web: https://www.pantorabridal.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrea_pittercampbell FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com