We had the good fortune of connecting with Dr. Elyssa Green and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Dr. Elyssa, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Deciding to stand up I Am Style Agency was challenging due to the uncertainty of the industry. Not knowing where or what was happening with COVID it was truly a leap of faith. However, having a non-profit that was based in the Arts; we had a showcase every year called “I Am Style”. Members of the organization would ask when I was going to activate the non-profit again. In my pursuit to give prior members of the non-profit an answer, find away to directly assist in elevating individual artist and creatives in the industry and much research and conversations we decided to stand up I Am Style Agency. We have not looked back since.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.

Anytime you are a professional there will be challenges, pushback, and risk. We were know different in this case. However, I am very proud of how we overcame the overwhelming adversity, manic competitiveness, and brutal anxiety that comes with the industry. This was done with consistency, focus, vision, positive reinforcement, and unity. Without those things being understood and working together; we may not have been here to share our story.

Many lessons have been learned in this journey. But 1 always stands true is to surround yourself with those who are passionate, determined, patient, professional, and loyal.

The IASA Brand is straight forward we are a brand that inspires creatives  to overcome and excel.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Wow! so many great places to go and things offered in the Greater Atlanta metro area.

1. Breakfast: Sun in my Belly
2. Shopping at the Pink Mansion Boutique
3. Lunch At the “Garden Room”
4. Shopping at Atlantic Station
5. End day with cocktails, food and a great cigar at “Burn Lounge” in the Battery

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
There are a couple people i would love to shoutout:

Arron Green(my husband) and all the member of my immediate family(my children). One thing that remains constant is their support.

Becoming by Michelle Obama

Kappa Epsilion Psi Military Sorority Inc. for showing me what sisterhood is.

Cendric Olds for remaining a fabulous friend through all my craziness in standing up the Agency.

Website: iamstyleagency.com

Instagram: iamstyleagency

Twitter: iamstyleagency

Facebook: I Am Style Agency

Youtube: iamstyleagency

Image Credits
Photographers:  @npearcypic

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