Corliss Elizabeth Williams

Current job: Creative Director + Stylist of The Lowry Estate Premier Vintage + Resale Boutique

What’s your superpower? Setting boundaries.

3 things you can’t live without: The sun, coffee, and my daughter Amelia who is the best little human in the entire world.

Name an inspiring Instagram feed: Oy veys. Too many to name. I am bombarded with so many other vintage seller's IGs who are ALWAYS doing new things and reinventing the visions of their brands on a daily basis--it's too hard to nail one down!

What’s on your bucket list for 2022? Taking a trip somewhere far, far away all alone to get over my fear of traveling alone, to a place that is far, far away.

A mistake you made early in your career: Taking it for granted. I look back now at all of the people that were mentors, and the endless talent that I was surrounded by–and often think that I did not take full advantage of what I was exposed to in office environments each and every day. I didn't always live in the moment, I guess--which is what I have learned to do now!

Favorite streaming TV show: Pose

What's your advice for young creatives? Don't think that you should continue to work anywhere because you think that you *should* stay there...open your mind, your heart, and live and work hard towards your passions and dreams, even though you think and other people might tell you that it won't lead to anything. You will be surprised to find that putting as much effort in to what you truly love can also build bridges and open doors to other opportunities that will feed your soul and pay your bills at the same time, which is priceless.

What (or who) inspires you? Other women who have walked similar paths of life that I have, in my personal life and being a woman of color who has owned her own business. Seeing how other women, and women who are mother's thrive during these times is incredibly inspiring. It has also given me the opportunity to share my experience and offer support to those who need it, and are embarking upon similar journeys.