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Teia Collier<\/em>, Publisher\/Owner, DallasSingleMom.com<\/em>. Photos by Becky Branch<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

To foster the spirit of entrepreneurship and build connections among female entrepreneurs, Block Advisors recently partnered with <\/em>Selfmade<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, a 10-week (virtual) business course offered through <\/em>Brit+Co<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, helping female founders create and grow their businesses. Our sponsorship provided 200 scholarships for women to take the course at no cost. This is the last in a <\/em>series<\/strong><\/em><\/a> telling the stories of select Block Advisors scholars.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entrepreneur and single mom of three, Teia Collier, once dreamed of becoming a romance novelist and opening a tearoom \u201cwith a twist\u201d\u2014a custom lingerie shop in the back. Perhaps not what you\u2019d expect from a former physics scholarship recipient, cheerleader, political intern, Sunday-school teacher, and overall career chameleon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, don\u2019t dismiss any<\/em> dream of this modern-day Renaissance woman. She tends to envision an opportunity and magically make it happen. For now, though, her passion and small business is focused on helping single parents in the Dallas area (primarily single moms like herself) live their best lives through an online community designed around their needs, DallasSingleMom(Parents).com.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can take the girl out of Texas\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teia is a lifelong Texan at heart. The oldest of five siblings, she was born and raised there by a mother who taught high school chemistry and science, and a father who coached football and became an athletic director. It\u2019s not surprising then that her formative years were spent moving from football town to football town across The Lone Star State, finally settling in a suburb of Dallas before high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never one to sit still for long, Teia left Texas to attend college and pursue her love of both physics and cheerleading. When neither went as planned (she ended up \u201cdetesting\u201d the physics lab and getting dropped from a pyramid mid-cheer) she wound up interning with then-Texas Congressman, the Honorable William Thornberry in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From then on, the lure of both home \u2013 and DC \u2013 kept Teia yo-yo-ing between the two. During one stint back in Texas, she enrolled in the Alternative Certification program at Texas A&M-Commerce and began teaching high school Spanish and World History. But she returned to DC to help with the 2004 Inauguration of fellow Texan, President George W. Bush. She met her then-husband in DC and ever since, her interests have ranged from British mysteries and fantasy stories to history and handicrafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But one interest has remained constant\u2014to make the world around her \u201cbetter, prettier, and more fun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her diverse experience also helped pave the path for her entrepreneurial future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embracing \u201cwhat\u2019s next\u201d as one of life\u2019s adventures<\/h2>\n\n\n
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As Teia understood well by that point, \u201cwhat comes next\u201d doesn\u2019t always go as planned. Owning and running her own online magazine\/blog would give her an outlet to share what she\u2019d learned to help other single moms \u2013 and eventually dads, too \u2013 find encouragement and inspiration to help them \u201cbloom through life\u2019s adventures.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting a blog as a revenue-generating business isn\u2019t as easy as it may look. Teia has encountered many of the unique challenges facing female entrepreneurs today, ranging from balancing motherhood, family, and other responsibilities to limited access to financial capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Teia tried to get her first business loan, she was told \u201cno thank you,\u201d along with, \u201cthat\u2019s not enough revenue or a viable business idea.\u201d But, true to her resilient nature, Teia \u201cjust kept trucking along.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeople often think blogging isn\u2019t a real job because you\u2019re working from home and your personal brand\/appearance is part of the equation. They assume since you\u2019re home that you\u2019re not working or that it\u2019s not real work. It isn\u2019t until they see the fruits of your efforts that they\u2019re willing to invest, support, participate and recommend your business and service,\u201d Teia says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facing challenges with positivity, faith, and a solid self-vision<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Part of what keeps Teia focused is knowing her kids want her to succeed and showing them that you can do anything you set your mind to. They\u2019ve never seen their mom not working hard for what she wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen I said, \u2018Hey, ya\u2019ll, Mommy\u2019s going to launch a magazine.\u201d They were pretty much like, \u2018ok, cool.\u2019 I didn\u2019t have the pushback that so many moms get because their time will be occupied or directed in other ways [away from their kids],\u201d Teia recalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also stresses the importance of having a solid self-vision and firm faith when trying something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou have to know that you will win eventually and that the journey is just as important as the destination,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small business ownership is bound to lead people on unfamiliar journeys, even when they\u2019ve been doing it a while. Teia\u2019s entrepreneurial journey has taken her down a few new paths recently, including receiving the Block Advisors scholarship for the Selfmade course to help her grow her business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since taking the 10-week course, she has gained more confidence and made decisions that will impact her small business taxes, such as hiring contractors to help write some of the lifestyle content for her site. But Teia is lucky because she\u2019s been working with a Block Advisors tax pro for years who regularly advises her on her taxes. Based on her experience, she has some advice for aspiring small business owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI wish I had sought the help of an advisor at the earliest stages of my business, and Block Advisors is a great resource for that,\u201d she says. \u201cIt’s no pressure and easy access to a professional who has your back and the training to help you make wise decisions for your business.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An eye to the future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teia\u2019s vision is to launch her first line of products, mini-classes, and workshops that directly target problems facing single parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe DSMP tribe is asking for live events, so when the pandemic cools down a little bit, those will occur. Also, I plan to launch sites in several other cities. There are single parents everywhere\u2026the goal is to live your best life now for your children and yourself\u2026 and for that, there\u2019s no time like the present,\u201d Teia beams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teia has always loved helping others. It all stems from her goal to make the world around her \u201cbetter, prettier, and more fun.\u201d In doing so, she offers the following advice to aspiring female entrepreneurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t give up. Every experience you\u2019ve had up until now has prepared you for what comes next. Ask for help. Find a mentor and use their advice. Rest, sleep, eat. Life doesn\u2019t happen \u2018one day when,\u2019 it is happening right now, so make the memories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Block Advisors helps millions of small business owners like Teia every year. Whether you\u2019re just starting out or you\u2019ve been at it a while, we can help you with your small business taxes, bookkeeping, or payroll needs. Connect with a Block Advisors tax pro today to learn how we can help you save time so you can get back to doing what you love. Make an appointment<\/strong><\/a> now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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From side hustle to new career path and small business dream<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following the birth of her first child, a daughter, Teia wanted a \u201cnew hobby\u201d and launched a blog called Capitol Moms, DC Mama<\/em>, and a motherhood concierge service to meet the needs of busy moms. Apparently, being a new mom wasn\u2019t demanding enough for entrepreneurial Teia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt started out as a side hustle while I wrote grants, monitored grant compliance, and spearheaded a recruitment program for a charter school system, but I eventually went back to teaching,\u201d Teia says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the blog kept growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast forward a few years after the birth of her son. Teia was going through a divorce and decided it was time to head home to Texas again. Once there, she launched the Dallas arm of the charity lifestyle magazine, AskMissA.com<\/em>, and used that health training to gain more experience in the wellness field\u2014which prompted her to become a PRN Corporate Health Coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When AskMissA.com<\/em> folded, Teia knew it was time to start another new chapter. Since the blogging community is a \u201csmall world\u201d that facilitates staying in touch, Teia had strong social capital<\/a> to lean on as she set out on her next adventure. She reached out to blogger friend Heather Buen and purchased Heather\u2019s website DallasSingleMom.com in 2016 with the intention to turn it into an online information hub and life-affirming, positive community for \u201cwhat comes next\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n