Today we’d like to introduce you to Stephen Carpenter.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My name is Stephen Carpenter. I’m 43 years old and I now live in Mauldin S.C. I’m the owner and creator of Comfort Can’t Progress.
Comfort Can’t Progress was birthed from different parts of my life from childhood up to adulthood. As a kid while in the 5th grade I noticed I developed a stutter so you can imagine the fear and anxiety I had reading and talking in front of my classmates so I would avoid reading aloud in front of anyone by lying and saying oh I forgot my glasses (I never wore glasses). I carried this fear with me for decades up into my 40’s and I’m 43 now. I would turn down jobs where I knew I had to talk to in front of people even though I was qualified for the positions I couldn’t shake the fear of embarrassing myself in front of someone I didn’t know.
The second incident that made Comfort Can’t Progress my mantra was after a Dr. visit, I had. My doctor looked at me in my face and said, “if you do not lose weight you’re going to die, you must lose weight Stephen”. That was the drive and push I needed to improve my life and health.
I now recite Comfort Can’t Progress to myself whenever I’m faced with anything that scares me. I remind myself that nothing grows outside of your Comfort Zone. Push through Stephen.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The journey to get where I am now hasn’t been smooth at all. You’re looking at someone who mastered playing the background or as I say it “Staying out of the way”. I do not like talking in front of people, I’m great at it but I do not like public speaking. I’ve had to get out of my own way. and do what I know what I was called to do and be, motivate people with my story and show them there’s life outside of their Comfort Zone.
Seeking wisdom from God ( James 1:5) has helped my journey also, for the longest I’ve wondered what my purpose was or is or what am I here to do. It wasn’t until I asked God what has he called me to be is when things improved for the better. God told me that I’m here to be a CREATOR and now that I know what I’m here to be. I know what to do and I’m helping others seek out what they’re called to be as well.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Comfort Can’t Progress?
Comfort Can’t Progress is a clothing Production & Designing Company. I’m also a Curator I’ve labeled myself the Quincy Jones of Fashion,Design and Art. What I mean by this bold statement is that I know how to put things together when it comes to Fashion, Designing and Partnerships. I can take your ideas or words and create a masterpiece that will leave you speechless.
Here at Comfort Can’t Progress I produce clothing for others and myself, by doing custom orders and private labeling.
I’m known for delivering orders in fast turnaround no matter the amount shirts that are being ordered there’s no order that is too big or small I pride myself in being the guy that you call when you need your apparel made.
The proudest moment I’ve had for my brand is when Radio Show Host and N.Y Best Selling Author Charlamagne Tha God wore one of my t-shirts on the Breakfast Club.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
I see Comfort Can’t Progress becoming a place where Creators can come and join forces to get their ideas out to the public. I want to help people make their dreams come true whatever it may be.
I’m actually in the process of writing my first children’s book which will help me get out of my comfort zone of reading/speaking in front of people.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.ccpapparel.com
- Instagram: @ccpcarpenter
- Facebook: ccpcarpenter
