{"id":14494,"date":"2023-01-27T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/?p=14494"},"modified":"2023-01-26T12:50:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T19:50:55","slug":"foundress-fridays-afiniki-maita-afi-like-taffy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/foundress-fridays\/foundress-fridays-afiniki-maita-afi-like-taffy","title":{"rendered":"Foundress Fridays: Afi Maita, Founder of Afi Like Taffy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15065113\/FOUNDRESSFINALLOGOS_CYMK-18-1.png\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-14372 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"569\"  height=\"230\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15065113\/FOUNDRESSFINALLOGOS_CYMK-18-1.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15065113\/FOUNDRESSFINALLOGOS_CYMK-18-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15065113\/FOUNDRESSFINALLOGOS_CYMK-18-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15065113\/FOUNDRESSFINALLOGOS_CYMK-18-1-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15065113\/FOUNDRESSFINALLOGOS_CYMK-18-1-380x154.png 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15065113\/FOUNDRESSFINALLOGOS_CYMK-18-1-800x324.png 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15065113\/FOUNDRESSFINALLOGOS_CYMK-18-1-80x32.png 80w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"683\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26102514\/Afi-Like-Taffy3-1-80x120.jpeg\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-14545 size-full pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26102514\/Afi-Like-Taffy3-1-683x1024.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26102514\/Afi-Like-Taffy3-1-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26102514\/Afi-Like-Taffy3-1-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26102514\/Afi-Like-Taffy3-1-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26102514\/Afi-Like-Taffy3-1-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26102514\/Afi-Like-Taffy3-1-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26102514\/Afi-Like-Taffy3-1-380x570.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26102514\/Afi-Like-Taffy3-1-800x1200.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26102514\/Afi-Like-Taffy3-1-1160x1740.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26102514\/Afi-Like-Taffy3-1-80x120.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26102514\/Afi-Like-Taffy3-1-53x80.jpeg 53w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/26102514\/Afi-Like-Taffy3-1.jpeg 1644w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Afiniki (Afi) Maita <\/strong>is the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/afiliketaffy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Afi Like Taffy<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m a wardrobe stylist, image consultant &amp; influencer based in Scottsdale,&#8221; says Maita. &#8220;I help women shop for clothes and put together outfits to look and feel like their best confident selves.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>AZF: Tell us about your business! <\/strong><br><strong>Afi: <\/strong>Crediting my international businessman Father for my love of fashion, watching him order bespoke suits from London grew my love for textures, patterns &amp; styling. After graduating with a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Media Studies in the UK, I moved to Arizona 15 years ago for love &amp; found my calling as a style advisor &amp; worked for over 10 years in luxury retail. I created my styling business two years ago called Afi Like Taffy. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AZF: What is your life motto? <\/strong><br><strong>Afi: <\/strong>&#8220;Better to be over-prepared than under-prepared&#8221; and &#8220;it is what it is.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AZF: Did you always know that you wanted to be an entrepreneur? If not, when did you realize that it was the right path for you? <\/strong><br><strong>Afi: <\/strong>The pandemic woke me up to life as I used the time during furlough from my corporate job to make a plan knowing I\u2019d been too safe &amp; comfortable for 10 years! I created a business plan in three months, executed my exit &amp; began as a stylist on my own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AZF: How do you feel best supported? <\/strong><br><strong>Afi:<\/strong> Referrals &amp; testimonials are the best support I can get it\u2019s the best compliment &amp; support to me as it helps bring in more business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AZF: What motivates you to keep going amidst the challenges that come with being an entrepreneur? <\/strong><br><strong>Afi:<\/strong> My why &amp; the rush of a satisfied client when I\u2019ve done my job well, who feels more confident after I\u2019ve helped them transform their look &amp; ultimately confidence &amp; life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AZF: Describe your perfect Saturday morning. <\/strong><br><strong>Afi:<\/strong> Lie in with the husband then a ride around the canal for brekkie at a local cafe with pancakes &amp; guava mimosas included!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AZF: What&#8217;s one piece of advice you&#8217;d give to a young entrepreneur who is just starting out? <\/strong><br><strong>Afi: <\/strong>When you feel yourself wanting to give up remember where you used to be &amp; use that fire of never wanting to return to motivate you to keep going!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AZF: What excites you most about being an entrepreneur? <\/strong><br><strong>Afi:<\/strong> I love being in charge, setting a plan &amp; executing in &amp; keeping the $$ helps too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow Afi Maita on Instagram, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/afiliketaffy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@afiliketaffy<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/afi-maita-993a94bb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> LinkedIn<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-foundress\"><span id=\"about-the-foundress\">About The Foundress<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundress.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Foundress<\/a>&nbsp;is a creative community of female entrepreneurs established by Coley Arnold and Lindsey Holt, owners of Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market. The women-led networking group currently has over 120 members who receive exclusive access to mentorship from experienced female entrepreneurs and industry leaders; community gatherings that feature expert speakers and the opportunity to connect with like-minded women; as well as monthly Mastermind Groups where members can brainstorm and collaborate together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Friday&nbsp;<em>AZF<\/em>&nbsp;will spotlight a member of The Foundress and her business in the online series&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/people\/category\/foundress-fridays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foundress Fridays<\/a>. Learn more about The Foundress and join the community at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundress.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.foundress.co<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Q&amp;A with entrepreneur Afi Maita who is a member of The Foundress, a new creative community of female business owners and leaders.\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":14544,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3600],"tags":[2330,3636,3602],"class_list":{"0":"post-14494","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-foundress-fridays","8":"tag-afi-like-taffy","9":"tag-afiniki-maita","10":"tag-foundress-fridays","11":"cs-entry","12":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Foundress Fridays: Afi Maita, Founder of Afi Like Taffy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Q&amp;A with entrepreneur Afi Maita who is a member of The Foundress, a new creative community of female business owners and leaders. 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