We had the good fortune of connecting with Myteshia Russell and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Myteshia, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
Taking a risk has played the biggest role to me. Because in summer 2019 when I began designing, I quit my only job and began to design and focus on learning tools and things I needed to know about being the best designer I could be. I used to offer free designs to people locally just to get the attention of the city and surrounding areas. Even though I didn’t know the length that my business would go. I am very proud to have made that choice to do such and create my company

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
EVERYTHING I DO SETS ME APART. My company has a non-conforming name that is super personal to me, my company is a representation of the urban community in its roots. Some people may consider that “Hood” but, I love that I love the way my packages are set up behind things used every day in life & so much more. My favorite package is my Backwoods Package. I got my level of professionalism from just being myself. I treat everybody how I would want to be treated and I try to make sure that each client is knowledgeable. I learned that it’s easy to call yourself a graphic designer but to be a graphic developer is to develop a brand and make it an empire.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
My favorite place in atlanta is Big Daddy’s Dish. Since a kid it’s been my favorite place and we would probably just go to a cool chill hookah lounge.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would dedicate my business to my mother Sheila Washington.. She was such a sweet soul and she always told me the raw and uncut truth. One day I was in the living room struggling to decide if I wanted to pay for something that would completely boost my knowledge in designing. The conversation was very brief but her statement has stuck with me since the start. She looked at me and told me ” You’re worried about how you’re going to pay for this and you should just be saying God I know that you gave me this talent, I trust that you will supply my needs and I will not lack.” from that moment I didn’t question, I just did it. I definitely want to shoutout to God as well he is AMAZING. Also, anybody that has ever pulled an all-nighter with me while I stayed up to fulfill all orders. I appreciate all clients, all shares & all supporters.

Website: www.smaxkedlabgraphics.com

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Image Credits
– Logo Credits : Smaxked Lab Graphics LLC. Photo Credit : Kieana Mainor

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