Meet Tabia Kuntz | Entrepreneur

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

Hi Tabia, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
As a teen, I always struggled with finding jeans that were long enough for my extremely long legs. To no avail, I had to continue to wear my regular jeans which on me were considered “high waters”. As I got older, I began finding sites that would accommodate the length that I needed. I found that an inseam of 34 inches is where I finally began to feel comfortable in my jeans. So that was one problem solved! On occasion, I would go shopping with my friends and they would be able to buy all the new popular jean styles and I would always feel left out. I could only buy my jeans in certain stores or online and they were always really plain and basic with no style or flare to them. As time went on, I found more places to shop online for my jeans but that came with even more struggles. I had to deal with inconsistent sizing, high prices, and limited availability. I finally decided enough was enough. I decided I would start my own line that would solve every struggle that I had ever experienced with jeans.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
November 18th is the day that I started my journey as an entrepreneur with hopes to create a denim line for tall girls. The process was going really smooth, in fact, too smooth. I had a feeling I would hit a snag eventually. That snag was COVID19. The manufacturers that I was in communication with had their factories shut down due to Covid19. A few months went by and I waited patiently until the factories resumed normal operations. During those months, I learned that a celebrity would soon be launching a jean line for tall girls as well and at that point I became really discouraged. However, if it wasn’t for my friends and family encouraging me and keeping me focused, I would have likely given up on my dream.

During Covid-19 I have learned that timing is everything. It is all about the “right” timing, because things don’t happen until they are supposed to happen. Throughout Covid19, I had to have patience and trust the timing of my process. Although I am launching a business within the pandemic the timing of flourishing black businesses is NOW!

My mission is to provide the hottest styles of denim that offer the perfect fit for women needing the extra length. I believe you should not have to choose between style and comfort. You can have both with Taboo! It is a unique line that caters to women who need jeans with a longer inseam. The denim is uniquely designed to provide consistent sizing and quality for each and every customer. Taboo Denim is here to keep you trendy, comfortable, and confident as you make your mark on the world

Previously, I was an exceptional student education teacher that taught students with developmental disabilities and severe behaviors. I fell in love with this population so I am pursuing my Master’s in Education concentrating in Applied Behavior Analysis. I will be graduating this Spring 2021. Currently, I am a Student Advocate with the City of Orlando that serves at-risk youth in the community. I enjoy working with the youth in a mentor-ship capacity that allows me to give back the knowledge and the skills I have learned. I am most proud of the work I have done to help students overcome their circumstances by graduating high school and becoming first generation College students. My drive to problem solve and my will to always go above and beyond will always set me apart from others.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to dedicate my shoutout to my family and friends. (They know who they are) Without them, Taboo Denim would not exist. Their continuous encouragement and support kept me going when I thought it would not be possible. Having a support system is essential throughout life and i am extremely thankful for mine.

Website: taboodenim.com

Instagram: @taboodenim

Facebook: Taboo Denim

Image Credits
Joshua McDonald: beach pictures Delisa Cunningham: Railroad pictures