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How did you go from stay-at-home mom to business owner? I was happy to be a full-time mom when the girls were little and my husband was growing his business—all the while knowing eventually, God willing, I would own a boutique and name it Cozy. As the girls grew more independent, I started exploring business opportunities with a focus on being able to give back to the community. My biggest joy has been watching my three daughters see my passion in building Cozy Boutique into what it is today. Many other women role models have given me the inspiration needed to be a successful female businessowner while also being a wife and mother. This fuels my motivation and leaves me with a desire to encourage my daughters and other women to follow their dreams, too.
HERE SHE IS
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Life’s toughest moments make us stronger, what’s yours? My parents’ divorce. I was raised by a single mom who showed me a level of strength that I hadn’t ever experienced and gave me the determination I have today. Fast forward into my late teen years, my relationship with my father was repaired and is flourishing. I thank God for second chances because my dad is such a significant part of my life. Going through the divorce at an early age taught me that life is not always going to be easy. I learned it’s how you handle situations when they aren’t a cakewalk that builds your character.
COZY BOUTIQUE, Mooresville
Lesley Crabb is the owner of Cozy Boutique located at 1098 Brawley School Road, Suite 110, in Mooresville. You can reach Lesley at 704.662.0023 or connect with her online via Facebook and Instagram @cozyboutique, or www.cozyboutique.net.
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What’s fun at work? Everything! I absolutely love working with our wonderful customers to help them feel fabulous. One of my biggest joys is seeing people out and about wearing outfits they feel good in … that they bought from us! I am also fascinated by the business operations side of the boutique and enjoy buying at market, staying on trend, thinking big picture, being creative, and changing up the store front … keeping it fresh and COZY.
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And now for the obligatory question, how do you juggle work and family life? Honestly, my family and I knew going into the first couple years it wouldn’t be a perfect balance. I think having that knowledge upfront was freeing because we didn’t have unrealistic expectations. Ultimately, I found a healthy balance mainly because I have the best team! These amazing women, I call my Cozy Rockstars, allow me the freedom to work around my family’s crazy schedule, have a small wedge of personal time, and juggle what needs to happen businesswise as well … I am so grateful for each of them! w
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