Nancy Vuu is a Dreamer. Because she dreams, profound creativity is expressed through her luxury fashion brand. Nancy Vuu Inc. Couture Designs continues to grace red-carpet events such as the Grammy’s, American Music Awards, Films and red-carpet events. In addition, her designs have been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle magazines around the globe. Now she shares her story with Brave & Beautiful on how she found her true value and worth that “qualifies the un-qualified to greatness.”
Hello Brave & Beautiful one! I am so excited to share with you how an ordinary girl like me who did not qualify as ‘great’ in the public eye, became a special ambassador in the world of fashion. It all began when I was a young girl. I dreamed of one day becoming a fashion designer. As I grew up, I forgot about this dream. One day, everything changed as I was reminded of my dream while attending a women’s conference where I had a profound spiritual experience!
Suddenly, in this room filled with thousands of women, I heard an audible voice asking, “Do you know your daughter?” When the voice spoke, immediately everything shut down, I could not see or hear anyone or anything else in the room. All I could hear was this voice, and I saw a vision of a big scroll roll out in front of my eyes. As the scroll opened, I saw my older daughter’s face.
I replied, “Of course I know my daughter, that’s Isabella.” The voice replied, “Well, your daughter, along with every other little girl in America, dreams of wearing these exquisite gowns simply to be a princess. Then I saw my daughter twirling with the most exquisite gown. I replied, “That’s so true!” Every girl wants to be a princess who is loved, valued, and has dignity.
The voice came back and asked, “What about all the other children in the world who all long to be a princess, but they can’t even fathom wearing a gown. They are thinking about whether or not they are going to live, have food, and shelter.”
Then I saw children from all different nations who were very sick, who did not have food or water. These children were abandoned and abused. My heart sunk as I felt like I was carrying the weight of the world.
The voice came back again, and instructed me, “Start designing, and tell these little girls that no matter what their circumstances are, they are loved and are true princesses!
At this point, I did not know how to sew or know anyone in the fashion industry, but I replied, “Wow! What a great idea!” My heart said a big “yes” to the dream. I now work in the fashion industry to clothe children and young ladies to remind them of their incredible true value and immense worth!
To this day, I still do not know how to sew, but I have been on wonderful adventures where I have the privilege to clothe young ladies like yourself, celebrities, and royal family members.
It’s not only about our own gifts and talents that qualify us to do great works. Yes, we can use those things too, but it is in our love for others and our calling to a higher purpose that qualifies us.
Though I had forgotten about my dreams of becoming a fashion designer as a little girl, my dream came back to life years later! I now know my calling and purpose to fulfill this amazing dream. I believe the dreams and passions we have reside deep within us – we just need to discover them over time.
I want to encourage you to share your dreams with your parents or trusted mentor and explore ways to pursue your dreams in an honorable way. You are fashioned for love and greatness!
I remember one time; I experienced another vision of being a world-renowned designer styling royal families. I rejected the vision at first. I disqualified myself. I said, “No, that will never happen. I’m not even a real designer and I don’t even know how to sew!”
But in that moment, that same voice that I heard the day at the conference spoke again to me saying, “No! You are a designer. I made you to be a designer, now move in your role!”
Immediately when I heard those words, it was as if a blanket of truth and identity floated from the sky and gently fell on me. I was able to believe that I was meant to be a fashion designer and knowing this has enabled me to walk out my purpose and destiny with confidence and perseverance.
How many times have we let our friends, family or the world rob us of this truth? Or even worse, how many times have we disqualified ourselves?
We must learn how to silence the lies that say we are not good enough. Instead, we need to believe that we are precious treasures, and we have something beautiful and brilliant to give to this world.
Do you know what you were made for? I firmly believe you are fashioned for love and greatness. Believe that you have a noble purpose and that you have a hope and a future worth pursuing.
I declare to you: “May you go forth in strength & courage to pursue your dreams and calling!”
This Brave and Beautiful being you see here is an inspired vision I had of a young girl entering womanhood. I saw her clothed in the exquisite beauty and extravagance of the finest garden. Grace and strength were upon her, and she had no fear of the future as she held a sword representing truth and proudly wore her golden crown. She knew how to walk in her power as a confident, wise, and brave young woman. She also knew when to stand firm in what is good and true. She was a mighty princess warrior. Wherever she went, she released beauty and strength to the world.
This Brave and Beautiful being lives within us. She is you. She is me. She is clothed in roses & flowers. Her couture garden gown reminds us that we are like a garden full of luscious life within us. She displays unmatched beauty because her beauty is one-of-a-kind and unique to her. She is adorned with a crown as her immense value is etched in her mind and heart. She carries a sword of truth that disarms the negative attacks that come against her. She moves forward in combat boots ready, prepared and positioned to flow in fierce love, greatness, and victory. Her body and hair is made of olive leaves that bring healing and comfort to herself, her family, her community and to the nations.
May the brave and beautiful spirit within you arise, for you areborn and positioned for such a time as this to your generation. May you radiate LOVE & GREATNESS to the those around you!
