05/07/2026
Being a one woman show isn’t easy but I’m proud of what I’ve built 🤍 thankful for my wonderful community for always supporting my little business!!
Terri English | Calhoun Design Co.
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“Being a single mom and business owner is NOT for the weak by any means. It takes hard work, dedication, resilience, and a lot of heart; it doesn’t come easy and there are a lot of behind-the-scenes meltdowns that no one sees, but it’s all totally worth it!! I have the flexibility of working my own hours so I can be present for my kids, and I have been super blessed with understanding clients and customers regarding my wonky and chaotic schedule of being a single mom. I’m so grateful.
For almost 7 years (I opened about 4-5 months before COVID shut everything down), my kids have watched me build this business from scratch and never give up, all while caring, providing, and showing up for them in every way possible, exhausted or not. I’m not the best or the quickest in my line of work by any means, but a whole lot of heart goes into my products. When you think about it, running a small business feels like raising a kid: you pour everything you have into it, it's exhausting, it’s expensive, and it’s unpredictable, but at the end of the day, you're proud it's yours. I just hope I’ve made my kids proud; they’re all that matters to me.”
📸: Andy Baxter
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This campaign represents a vibrant group of women and mothers who are part of downtown but does not represent every single business owner. We also understand that the influence of "mom" shows up in many ways-including mentors, role models, extended family and the women who support and inspire these journeys behind the scenes. The stories you'll see over the coming days are from those who were able to participate within our timeframe, and we're so grateful for their willingness to share. We look forward to continuing to highlight more of the incredible women of Main Street in the future!
