One challenge is patience. I really wanted it to be successful right away and that didn't quite happen, it can be hard to remember that it's a process and it'll happen eventually.
This costume taught me a major lesson, and that is to believe in your work. You never know what opportunities will arise, so you have to put yourself out there.
I just felt like once I had that idea I had to get it out in the world, I had to make it reality.