Did your freedom feel tested at all in 2020? Have your rights ever felt threatened? Martin Luther King Jr. continues to be a role model in my life and his movement, an inspiration for Tillage. His integrity and beacon of light long outshine him. His legacy is vast. Leading a movement is no small task. Human natures inclines us to follow the charismatic, even outwardly attractive person, with a look of care in their eyes. But to be the leader of an ethical movement, especially one that pioneers radical change for its time, I believe, is a far higher calling. Martin...

Goal-setting can be tricky for a naturally creative mind. We can wander in a million different directions, imagining all the different paths we could take to get there. Really what we need is a visual of the beautiful end result to help keep us motivated.  I started vision boarding several years ago and have gotten a little more strategic with each one as the years go by. Determining categories of goals to set is a great launching pad. Then, begin to envision the most wonderful places you want to end up by the end of December. What are words that help manifest...

BLOC Coffee: Gathering a Community; Transforming a Neighborhood  From mission to food and beverage offerings, BLOC Coffee, established in 2007 at the heart of the Incline District in Price Hill, has a really special thing going. The location may seem top secret to many Cincinnatians, but this hidden treasure needs to be exposed.  Having just wrapped up a sweet conversation with one of its founders, Stephanie, it’s definitely no secret why it’s a success. Not only does her very presence radiate joy, her outlook of “I get to do this” is so authentic. But what exactly is “it” that she...

Owning a start-up with a mission to give back can feel weighty, especially in the early years. You want to get out of debt while maintaining integrity of the product while also raising brand awareness, while also longing to give back.   As Tillage Clothing participates in various markets and pop-up events, one question we get asked at least once at each occasion is, “What percentage do you give back to your non-profits?” We want to answer that question as frankly with you now as we are with those potential customers. Our starting point give back percentage is 1% of...

    We have much to be thankful for this Christmas season! 1. We made the "DoneGood" Holiday Gift Guide List2. We deepened our partnership with Alabaster Jar Project by becoming certified volunteers with the incredible organization3. We added 3 fabulous brand ambassadors to our tribe, who repped Tillage Clothing with excellence at markets across the country. Thanks so much for all of your help, ladies!4. We felt more connected to our customers as you came back to buy second and third rounds of pants while providing sweet feedback.5. We are growing as a company overall (numbers are up from last year).    ...