At 17, I painted my first pair of Converse, and they were a hit—that was the start of ColorCarley. In 2022, after losing my full-time job and becoming a new mom, I took a leap and offered custom shoes in local Facebook groups. By the end of the day, I had eight orders. Since then, word has spread, and I've painted hundreds of shoes, building a reputation as the go-to artist in my community.