Curious Collections didn’t begin with instant success or polished shelves. It began with survival. As a single mom, I worked three jobs to keep both my store and my home afloat—running the shop during the day, driving Uber late into the night, and renting out bedrooms when my kids were away. There were nights I felt physically sick wondering if I could pay the bills, but quitting was never an option. Instead, I kept listening to my customers, learning what they wanted, and slowly shaping the store into something our community needed.