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

Hi Shaneka, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
My favorite quote is “You should Aspire to Inspire before you Expire” by Eugene bell Jr. This is what motivated me to come up with my business name, Inspiration Customs & More. I wake up every morning striving to be an inspiration to at least one person, I pride myself on being able to communicate effectively with my students when I am teaching classes, so that they understand and can use the skills they’ve learned from me to run their businesses smoothly.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I am Shaneka Woody of Inspiration Customs & More where we specialize in EVERYTHING custom. I basically do custom printing on T-shirts, apparel, and several other items. What sets me apart from others is my creativity and ability to take your vison and enhance it by 1000! I am always looking for ways to keep up with my consumers’ needs whether it be creating new items, finding new decoration ideas, or simply talking to my consumers to gain insight on what they like. I have always been crafty since I can remember. I figured instead of doing this for fun, why not do it for funds, which prompted me to start my business. I must say starting my business was not an easy process, especially when you don’t know the ins and outs of getting started, marketing, advertising, etc. Through it all, I made it and I am here! What I have learned while starting my own business is that consistency and customer service is definitely a must. A Lesson that I’ve learned was to treat everyone as a customer when conducting business, including friends.

What I want the world to know about Inspiration Customs & More is that I am an extremely hard working woman and I pride myself on my work. I don’t cut corners when it comes to my business and I am very personable when it comes to my consumers’ needs. I am the walking face of Inspiration Customs & More. I am my brand.

In the past year, I was honored and received the “2021 Outstanding Accomplishment” award for businesses in Miami Dade County at the Brunch of Bosses hosted by E-Class Events. This came as a complete shock for me because I did not find out I was nominated until I received a phone call a few days before the event. I am extremely grateful for those who took the time to nominate and vote for me.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
So I am actually planning a sisters’ mini vacation soon with some of my good friends to celebrate their birthdays. They didn’t want to travel far so we are planning something local instead. We will be staying in a house in Homestead and visiting a hidden gem called the Blue Lagoon Farm. It has a man-made beach with a beautiful waterfall. There is also a nature trail and a few other things to see there. We all love peaceful, serene environments so this will be the perfect place to visit. As far as food, the girls love it when I cook! My grandmother raised me on that good ole southern cooking and I was cooking full course meals at the age of 13. Even thought we all are foodies and like to try different restaurants, they prefer my cooking! Lol

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would love to shout out my spiritual mentor Dr. Sighren Carter with Spiritual Candies. She guides me and prepares me mentally and spiritually before making any major decisions. She gives me motivational tips and always makes sure I am ok.

I also would like to shout out my family for standing behind me 100 percent. Sometimes I go to them with crazy ideas and they are like just go for it! I am grateful for for the love and support that comes from my family.

Instagram: @inspirationcustoms

Facebook: Inspiration Customs & More

Other: TikTok: @inspirationcustoms Email: inspirationcustoms@gmail.com Phone: 772-361-3987

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