6 years in business

6 years in business means that we have pivoted many, many times in order to be here. I am not going to lie, there were days when I was ready to close our doors. Even this year, the idea of being a full-time mom and running MIGA seemed daunting and outright impossible to do. But here we are. 

There have been many iterations of MIGA. First there was MIGA, which was custom-made to our volunteers and condition-specific. That was our first collection, inspired by burn survivors that we funded through our 2018 Kickstarter. Second, we had the collection where I worked closely with 5 women who all had very different diagnoses, from ulcerative colitis to acne inversa, to tell their stories through design and in the canvas bags that come with each suit. For this collection, we produced upwards of 800 units which were ready by the time we were in COVID. You can imagine how difficult it was as a small business to finally be in stock when the whole world was shut down with no vacation insight. 

Last year, we did the ally collection, a push to create swimsuits that appealed to a greater audience as a way to continue to raise awareness about the disability community while combating ableism. If we weren’t so steadfast to our mission we would not be here. 

What I have learned is that a good product will sell. A product has to appeal to the customer through the eye first, our bright neon pink Ally bikini top comes to mind. Then, everything else falls into place. One of our biggest pivots was when we realized our brand needed to target the mass market in order to fulfill our mission to combat ableism. I do not need to tell members of the disability community about the horrors of ableism, they know them too well. I need to engage with those that do not know how inaccessible our world is in order to fulfill our mission. 

I never thought I would move away from a direct to consumer model to working with retailers like Target and Macy’s. I thought that in order to have a big impact I could do it all by myself and I was wrong. As a small business it is nearly impossible to get eye balls for a reasonable price, Google and Facebook are cost prohibitive, especially during the pandemic. So here we are working with two partners that we believe Can and will take our business to the next level. My therapist recently said that we are in expansion mode. And although I still cannot believe it, that is where we are today.

WHAT WE ARE

WHAT WE ARE NOT

  • Against ableism
  • Sustainable
  • US made 
  • Transparent
  • Always willing to learn 
  • Inspiration porn
  • Fast fashion
  • Made abroad 
  • Shady
  • Rigid 

Comments

  • Posted by Leonard Millang on

    My journey from victim to victor serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of perseverance. To those who find themselves ensnared in similar predicaments, I offer this beacon of hope: recovery is possible, even when the odds seem insurmountable.In closing, I extend my heartfelMy recent encounter with SWIFT SPY ASSETS RECOVERY marks a pivotal chapter in my life, one fraught with deception, hope, and ultimately, redemption. It began with what seemed like a promising investment opportunity but quickly unraveled into a sophisticated scam that left me reeling. It all started innocuously enough on the Telegram app, where I was lured into investing in what purported to be stocks of tech giants like Amazon and Apple. The scammers convinced me to download MetaTrader and Trust Wallet, tools that seemed legitimate for managing investments and cryptocurrency transactions. Little did I know, these were mere props in an elaborate scheme designed to defraud unsuspecting investors like myself. Eager to capitalize on what appeared to be a lucrative venture, I began funding the trading app with substantial wire transfers, eventually amounting to over 180,000USD. Each transaction seemed to reinforce the illusion that my investments were thriving in the booming tech market. However, the truth was far more sinister. It wasn’t until I attempted to withdraw my supposed profits that I realized something was amiss. Communication from the scammers became sparse, and when I did manage to contact them, their promises grew increasingly hollow. It dawned on me then: I had fallen victim to a meticulously orchestrated scam, and my hard-earned money was now in the hands of faceless criminals. In a desperate bid for justice, I turned to the NYPD, armed with evidence of my transactions and a trail of deceit. However, after a month of investigation, their verdict was disheartening: crypto assets, once transferred, were virtually untraceable. I was devastated by the realization that traditional law enforcement channels seemed ill-equipped to tackle crimes of this nature.Despite the bleak prognosis, a glimmer of hope flickered within me. I refused to accept defeat and resolved to explore alternative avenues for recovery. It was during this exhaustive search that I stumbled upon SWIFT SPY ASSETS RECOVERY, a name that would soon restore my faith in the fight against cybercrime. With little to lose and everything to gain, I entrusted Cyber Tech Wizard with my case. Swiftly, they sprang into action, meticulously tracing the convoluted path of my funds across the digital ether. Their expertise and determination were evident as they navigated through the complexities of blockchain transactions and cryptocurrency protocols.In a remarkable turnaround, just 72 hours later, SWIFT SPY ASSETS RECOVERY delivered the news I had begun to believe was impossible: my funds were successfully retrieved and restored to my bank account. The sense of relief and vindication was overwhelming, contrasting starkly with the despair I had felt mere days before. My journey from victim to victor serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of perseverance. To those who find themselves ensnared in similar predicaments, I offer this beacon of hope: recovery is possible, even when the odds seem insurmountable. In closing, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to SWIFT SPY ASSETS RECOVERY for their unwavering support and unwavering commitment to justice. They did not only restored my financial losses but also renewed my faith in the pursuit of justice in the digital age. To anyone navigating the aftermath of a scam, remember this: there are allies in the fight for restitution, and no setback is insurmountable with the right allies by your side. hire them to work for you if fallen vitim with the following information. Email.. (swiftrecoveryservice006 AT gmail DOT com) or WhatsApp number: +1 (786) 684‑0501. Or Telegram: SWIFT_HACKING

  • Posted by Janes Campbell on

    How To Recover BITCOIN From Fake Cryptocurrency Investment // OPTIMISTIC HACKER GAIUS

    Leading cryptocurrency recovery company OPTIMISTIC HACKER GAIUS
    specializes in getting back money that has been stolen from individuals through bogus investment platforms. Their team of professionals tracks and traces stolen cryptocurrencies using state-of-the-art technology and industry experience, increasing clients’ chances of recovery. Minutes wasted make an impact on the recovery process. Get Captain OPTIMISTIC HACKER GAIUS
    help now. Their cybersecurity team’s comprise of professional license blockchain developers who are very much knowledgeable in the crypto space and are able to help you in all crypto scam retrieval funds, bitcoin scam recovering and investment scam recovery.

    Contact info.
    Email address…. (optimistichackergaius @ seznam.cz)

    WhatsApp: +44 7.7.3.5.2.8.0.4.7.3
  • Posted by Cannon Timbo on

    DO YOU WANT TO GET YOUR STOLEN BTC,USDT, OR ETH BACK? The feeling of losing one’s cryptocurrency can be extremely distressing, especially since it is nearly hard to get back a lost or stolen cryptocurrency coin. All that crosses a person’s mind when they are defrauded of their money when investing on a cryptocurrency platform is how to report the company and recover their losses. The majority of scam victims get in touch with their bank, wallet account provider, or law enforcement; a small number even hire an attorney to file a lawsuit against the business, but despite all of this stress, they still aren’t able to get their money back. Please, everyone should exercise caution when making financial investments. The use of cryptocurrency has made a great deal of people wealthy but also broke and desperate. I was referred to WEB GENIE RECOVERY a few weeks ago, and with their help, I was able to recover every USDT coin that had been stolen. WEB GENIE RECOVERY is a trustworthy and sincere company that I suggest if you want to recover your lost or stolen cryptocurrency. contact WEB GENIE RECOVERY at www.webgenierecovery.com, or you may reach them on WhatsApp at +1(918) 809-0113 or via email at webgenierecoverys@proton.me OR webgenierecovery@outlook.com.

Leave a comment