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

Hi Ashyah, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
I truly feel as if in order to become who you’re dreaming of becoming you have to take risks. You can’t win in life without taking risks.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I’m a 2x Entrepreneur. I’m an aspiring Makeup artist in the metro Atlanta area and a current esthetician student along with owning my own lash and cosmetic line known as “so so mink’d”

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?
I would take them to Midtown Atlanta. Lots of great food places and fun activities to do within the area. One of my favorite brunch spots would be Breakfast at Barney’s.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to dedicate this to my mom. She always makes sure that she encourages me whenever it’s needed. She believed in me whenever I didn’t even believe in myself.

Instagram: @theashyahzyere & @shythefacebully

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