Theresa R. Corbin

Creative Coordinator

TRC Creations

With over six years’ experience, Theresa R. Corbin is the owner and creative coordinator of TRC Creations. Theresa makes and sells gift baskets for all occasions and creates unique jewelry from semi-precious stones. She is responsible for the overall operations, management, and customer service. In her spare time she enjoys cooking and traveling.

What do you do to escape and recharge, even for a few hours?

I like to go outdoors and take walks. Sometimes I take a book and lunch and sit back and relax. The outdoors grounds me, centers my thoughts, and lets me think about the situation that brought me there. The beach is another place where I go to relax and catch my breath. Mother Nature is the best medicine for me when I need to get my thoughts and emotions together. I also love to cook. Chopping vegetables, washing, and preparing everything helps me to relax and focus on the task at hand and unwind. I also listen to several types of music depending on my mood and situation at the time. I often light candles for a relaxing atmosphere. I write poetry to get my thoughts and feelings out on paper. I enjoy it when others read my poetry and can relate to it. The one thing all these activities have in common is that they help ground and center me, bringing me inner peace. What advice has helped you get to the next level?

The best advice I got was to believe in myself. My best friend put on the jewelry I made her and modeled it outside. She came back and told me that she got many compliments on the necklace. She believed in me so much that I started to believe in myself and my handmade items also. I have always been creative and love working with my hands. Making something out of nothing challenges me and makes me more creative. I used to make gift baskets for family and friends. I never thought anyone would like them, let alone buy them. I started to experiment with making jewelry just for me until someone told me to trust and believe in myself and my talent. When my friends and family told me to start a business and sell the gift baskets and unique jewelry I was creating, it made me realize my products were good enough to sell. Because of them, I believed in the natural talent that I have. I enjoy the creative process and knowing people are wearing things I made with love. What advice would you give to your younger self?

Believe in yourself, with the understanding that you have to put the work in, read, and teach yourself to do all of the things you want to accomplish. Be consistent in your training and don’t be afraid to mess up. It comes with the territory; you’ll get better with practice. Don’t give up when things get hard. Stand your ground and put in the work. You will believe in yourself more completely when you reach your goals.