I Sold a Shirt and Made… $1? The Awkward Reality of Being a Creator 👩🏾‍💻

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 Hey there, fellow introverts (and curious extroverts who somehow found their way here—you’re welcome to stay).

So, something monumental happened recently—I sold a t-shirt on TeePublic! Someone out there scrolled through the vast marketplace of creative designs, stumbled upon mine, and thought, “Yes, I need this in my life.”

Cue the plot twist: I made a grand total of $1 from the sale. That’s right—just one single, solitary dollar. Not even enough for a half cup of coffee at Starbucks. Honestly, I’d need to sell a few more just to afford a full cup.


The Shirt: A Satirical Masterpiece

The shirt in question? My creation, “Enjoy Capitalism.” It’s like one of those upbeat slogans, but with a cynical twist—perfect for anyone who’s tired of the grind but still, somehow, stuck in it.

The idea came to me one night while looking at my bank account and realizing I’d been charged a $3 “convenience fee” for paying online. That’s when I knew: Capitalism is a joke, and I needed to put it on a shirt.

Here’s what it looks like:


You can grab it on TeePublic in all your favorite styles—tees, hoodies, mugs, stickers—basically, however you like to quietly protest the system while staying cozy. http://tee.pub/lic/mZUuxc7Q0xE

Why $1?

Selling on TeePublic is a bit like navigating a networking event as an introvert: They handle all the logistics—production, hosting, shipping—but take a hefty cut. What’s left for creators like me? A shiny little sliver of profit.

But honestly? I’m not just here for the money (though let’s not pretend $1 isn’t a step toward that dream half coffee). I’m here because knowing that even one person out there connected with my work is worth every penny—or, in this case, every one penny TeePublic lets me keep.

Why You Need This Shirt

Let’s face it:

  • It’s a conversation starter (for the three conversations you allow yourself per year).
  • It pairs perfectly with your favorite stay-home sweatpants.
  • It’s a wearable piece of satire for anyone who gets the joke.

And if none of that convinces you, buy it because it helps this awkward introvert keep creating stuff that makes people laugh, think, or at least say, “Oh, that’s clever.”

Get Yours Today

Ready to join the introvert revolution or just snag a cool design? Head over to my TeePublic store and grab your own “Enjoy Capitalism” shirt.

https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/63602982-enjoy-capitalism-satirical-coca-cola-style-design

Every sale (even the $1 ones) fuels my creative chaos and keeps this awkward perspective alive.

Thanks for being here and supporting this little corner of TeePublic awkwardness.

Awkwardly yours, 

Shadeira

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