Her Story
About Courtney
Courtney Gibson is an entrepreneur who founded Motivation Over Everything Clothing, an athletic gear company, after being inspired by her own weight loss journey. She has been building her business for four and a half to five years while also working a 9-to-5 job and pursuing her education as a dental hygiene student. Previously, Gibson spent over 16 years as a nursing assistant and worked as a dental assistant, reflecting her passion for healthcare and helping others. As a female entrepreneur breaking into the industry without prior business ownership experience, she has taught herself the necessary skills through programs including the LEAP program, Small Business Association, Chamber of Commerce, and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Her brand is available on Walmart.com and TikTok Shop, with plans to expand further, and she is working on advertising collaborations with Disney and Hulu. Gibson also prioritizes giving back to her community through initiatives such as a backpack drive for local children.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Courtney
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The greatest piece of advice I have received, is keep going. Like, no matter what, keep going. If you think… like… Nothing is a failure. You… you learn from… you learn and you grow. And you keep going. If you're passionate about something, and it's your dream, you keep going, you don't give up.
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