Creating Through the Chaos: My Journey from Trucking to T-Shirts
- PrettyCleverCreations
- Aug 15
- 3 min read
Welcome to Pretty Clever Creations
Hi, I’m Yakeisha... founder of Pretty Clever Creations, full-time night shift healthcare worker, mom to a beautiful daughter, and former owner of a trucking company.
If you’ve ever wondered how to balance work, life, and chasing your dreams in the middle of chaos... this blog is for you.
From Trucking CEO to Creative Brand Builder
In 2019, I launched my first business, Noble Freight Lines. It was my introduction to entrepreneurship, and I loved it. But by 2022–2023, the trucking market shifted. Diesel costs skyrocketed. Repairs became expensive. The numbers weren’t adding up anymore.
I needed a pivot. A backup plan. A new income stream that didn’t rely on freight lanes.
That’s when I found sublimation.
I started seeing videos about crafting mugs, tumblers, and t-shirts on social media. The creativity pulled me in and the potential hooked me. I joined crafting groups, binge-watched YouTube tutorials. After hours of YouTube rabbit holes and crafting group convos, I realized this could be more than a hobby. It could be my next passion.
In 2025, I officially launched Pretty Clever Creations and started building something I could run on my own terms.
Why I Started Pretty Clever Creations
At first, crafting was therapy. It gave me something beautiful to focus on during long shifts and stressful seasons. But over time, I realized this business could be more than just personal, it could be purposeful.
Pretty Clever Creations is for the women who:
Work long hours but still chase passion projects
Show up for everyone else but need reminders for themselves
Want products that speak life, faith, and hustle all at once
Every mug, shirt, tote bag, and journal is chosen to encourage, empower, and express who you are, even in the chaos.
What Running a Business Looks Like Behind the Scenes
Let me tell you the truth: Running a creative business while working full-time is not glamorous.
I’ve pressed shirts after working overnight. I’ve met customers before my shift starts. I plan content and update Marketplace listings in between naps and real life. But that’s the beauty of it...this business fits into my life. It doesn't take it over.
Even on the hard days, this brand reminds me that I can build something for myself without sacrificing everything else.
What’s Next for Pretty Clever Creations
This isn’t just a product shop, it’s a movement.
Within the next year, I plan to expand into:
Digital products and templates
Starter kits for crafters who want to start their own creative journey
Tutorials and educational content to help women turn passion into profit
My goals?✔ More online sales✔ Debt freedom✔ A growing community of Clever Babes who are doing life their own way
5 Fun Facts About the Founder
☕ Go-To Drink: Coffee ... strong, hot, and sweet
💼 First Business: Noble Freight Lines (2019)
🛍️ Best Sellers: Faith-based mugs, custom tees, Keychains with attitude
✨ Business Motto: "I can do all things through Christ which Strengthens me".
📈 Current Focus: Grow Pretty Clever Creations into a full-time income
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If you’ve made it this far... welcome, sis. You’re exactly the kind of woman I created this space for.
Whether you’re a working mom, creative dreamer, or night shift warrior ... you deserve products that reflect your magic.
Let’s create through the chaos and build a life we love.
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