We recently had the chance to connect with Abigail Peterson and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Abigail, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first 90 minutes of my day really set the tone for everything that follows. I always start by giving my two dogs some snuggles — it’s a simple, grounding ritual that fills me with love and positivity right from the start. I also spend a few minutes visualizing how I want my day and week to unfold. I often close my eyes and picture success — from achieving my goals to literally visualizing money in my hands. I believe strongly that mindset drives results, and starting the day with that kind of focus is powerful.
Next comes coffee — not just the drink, but the whole ritual. I love everything about it: the aroma, the routine, the quiet moment before the hustle begins. Once I’ve got my coffee, I jump into packing up customer orders. After that, I photograph new inventory for my eBay store. This part of the day is short but requires focus and efficiency, so I stay dialed in. Once that’s done, I get ready and head out to source new products — which I do about four to five times a week. The treasure hunt is honestly my favorite part of the job! I have always been a morning person so my morning routine I find to be the most important!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hey, I’m Abigail — a full-time fashion reseller based in Nashville, Tennessee, originally from the heart of Colorado Springs. My name means joy, and that’s exactly the energy I pour into everything I do.
Since I was a little girl, fashion has always called to me. I grew up obsessing over the bold, expressive styles of That’s So Raven and Lizzie McGuire — moments that sparked my creativity and gave me permission to dream big. Raised around thrift stores and inspired by my dad’s passion for antiques, reselling always felt like destiny. In the summer of 2019, Funk Yah Boutique was born.
Funk Yah is more than just a store — it’s a celebration of individuality. A curated mix of vintage gems, designer finds, and unique modern pieces, my boutique is designed to be a space where people of all identities and styles can feel confident, seen, and at home. It’s gender-inclusive, body-positive, and built on the belief that there’s magic in showing up exactly as you are. Not only is Funk Yah a shop but it is available for rentals and styling needs.
Currently, you can find Funk Yah Boutique online and in two Nashville-based shops — and I’m actively expanding into new platforms and storefronts. This is just the beginning of the journey. The story of Funk Yah is still being written, and I’m so excited for what’s ahead.
Come as you are. Dress how you feel. Let’s funk it up!
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Who were any of us before the world told us who we should be?
For me… I was free. I was full of imagination.
Growing up, I was the free-spirited child—the one always barefoot, digging for worms, chasing bugs, and planting trees with my dad. My mom nurtured our creativity in every way possible: acting, singing lessons, sports—whatever we needed to express ourselves, it was there.
Over the years, I’ve been on a journey to return to that version of myself. That little girl who believed in fairy tales, folk stories, magical creatures—who believed she could be anything her heart desired.
And now, at 32, I am still that little girl.
She lives in me every day, woven into my adult life through wonder, creativity, and a deep-rooted connection to nature. Yes, there were struggles along the way—bullying, self-doubt, battles with confidence—but even in that, I found strength. I found me.
Today, I live freely. I show up unapologetically as myself—wild, imaginative, soulful. Just how I like it.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
Pain is my fuel.
2014 was the worst year of my life.
My family nearly lost everything in a forest fire. My father’s antique business—the legacy he built—burned to the ground. And the hardest blow of all… my grandfather passed away.
Papa wasn’t just my best friend. He was my counterpart, my soulmate, my twin flame. Whatever you call someone who is your other half—that was him. Who’s to say your soulmate has to be the person you marry?
That year changed everything—for better and for worse. After losing Papa and watching my father’s world turn to ashes, I fell into a deep, dark depression. The weight was unbearable. I didn’t know how to move forward, and many days, I didn’t want to.
But something shifted in me.
I started choosing gratitude—not because it was easy, but because it was necessary. Some people didn’t make it out of that fire. And how lucky was I to have had a love as deep and beautiful as I shared with Papa? That kind of love doesn’t die—it fuels you.
Even when I wanted to set my own world on fire, I chose to believe that pain could be transformed. That the things I couldn’t control could still teach me, mold me, strengthen me. And they did.
That year didn’t
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I am the project.
I am a lifelong work of trial and error.
Showing up for myself and listening to my intuition—this is what guides me.
No matter how long it takes (and I know it will take my whole life),
I’m committed to correcting bad habits, learning new things,
and constantly challenging myself to become the best version of me.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
Positive Mindset
I truly believe it takes a certain kind of person to sit in their own mess for so long that they finally realize—they have no choice but to dig themselves out.
I spent five years in a deep, dark depression.
And no one pulled me out of it but me.
I did that.
All the work.
The self-talk.
The affirmations.
The exercise.
That’s true power: showing up for yourself—every single day—even when you don’t want to. Especially when you don’t want to.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.ebay.com/funkyahboutique
- Instagram: Https://instagram.com/funkyahboutique_
Image Credits
I have the rights to the images.
