We had the good fortune of connecting with Nicky Loudd and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Nicky, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I think risk is good. It’s good because it teaches you how to be comfortable being uncomfortable. How risk has played a big role in my life is once you bet on yourself you win in the long run.!!

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
So the name of my brand is Called LTC which means “Live to Connect”. What I think sets us apart from other brands is the creative flip of different states into The art.

What I am most proud of right now are these oversized stone wash T-shirts. What I am excited about is getting into designing joggers!

How I got to where I am today was my one homie Jeff. He lives in Florida iam out here in Cleveland OH. I would send him merch and i would sell out here and he would down there! It definitely wasn’t easy reaching success because there is a ton of work to do still.

How I came over challenges during the process was to think that it’s only temporary and quitting is for lames.

The lessons I have learned along the way are this doesn’t happen overnight. Embrace the struggle and challenges that are in your way. A lesson is waiting to be learned. Be yourself enjoy the process!

What I want the word to know about the brand Story is I had a different brand before this. I had to start over and go back to square one. I want people to know. That’s ok. That’s part of the process sometimes. The secret is to just be you and keep going!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
So out here in Good old Cleveland OH, I would say there is a restaurant called the Standard on 185th in Euclid. Amazing place to eat. Downtown is pretty cool west 3rd has a bunch of cool bars and restaurants. We also have the Rock & roll hall of fame here.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
So first and foremost my Other half & beautiful Girlfriend Rachael. I would also like to shout out my homie Jeff D’Amato. He has been there since the beginning of this journey. My graphic designer Tre Smith very talented individual. He helped me with rebranding my brand! Also the book “The habit of breaking yourself” by Dr Joe Dispenza.

That book changed my life. It makes you understand the mind and patters of why we do the things we do.

Also all the people who support the brand. Much love & thank you!

Website: Lconnect.us

Instagram: @Lconnect.us @Nickyloudd

Twitter: @Nickloudd

Image Credits
@memorycardfull @collin_photo

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