Meet Jahkyah Harris | Fashion Enthusiasts & Content Creator

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

Hi Jahkyah, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
“Definitions are written by the person you ask” is a saying I started telling myself the older I got. Everyone has their own meaning of life, love, happiness and/or success. You can tell a lot about someone by how they define those words. If you can create your own meaning, you create a standard for yourself to live up to your definition. I describe life as being happy, therefore I try my best to make sure my life full of happy moments. I like that these definitions can always change as we adapt to our life and new people cross our paths. There is also no right or wrong way to define these words because it one hundred percent applies to the person you’re asking. If you write your definition, you write your life.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Showcasing silly little tiktoks led to brand deals and influencer opportunities. I am most proud of creating this career for me from ground zero. There’s nothing better than working for yourself and doing something you love at the same time. Being able to brand myself, network, and make connections has led me to where I am today because people bring opportunities.

It’s like planting; I had to plant the seed, this was allowing myself to be vulnerable on social media, which was the hardest challenge to overcome. With consistency, it does not take long for progress to show. I placed myself into a field of people who’s beauty standard I did not match because the beauty standard was not created for people who look like me. However those who looked like me welcomed me with open arms. As I began to sproute and grow, I slowly received plenty of opportunities. A plant grows with the right care from the right person. Surrounding yourself with the right people will allow you to grow. A lesson I learned was these people can be right for the moment, but not your life time.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
One of my favorite things to do in the city is cafe hop. There are so many cafes in and around the city. Cafes are a chill place to enjoy eachother’s company and also some time for yourself. I would also take my friend to social places like Ponce City Market, Atlantic Station and Colony Square. These are spaces for us to eat, shop and also socialize with other people. Poncy City Market is home to many markets and shops. Atlantic station and Colony Square has a amazing green space to relax on the grass and enjoy the outside weather. All of these places also host night life events like party nights and game nights. You can spend all day in one spot, but also do so much. Another exciting place is Round1 attatched to Cumberland Mall. It the ulimate fun place for games. They have arcades, bowling, karoke, literally anything thing you can think of, they have. Everyone loves a friendly game competition.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The love and encouragement from family and friends is what makes me feel successful. I have an amazing supportive system where I can rely on people to help me continue doing what I love. There is no type of loyalty like a family and there is no type of support like from friends.

Website: https://kkocherries.wixsite.com/reinberrie/about

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reinberrie/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahkyah-harris-7726a6211/

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@reinberrie

Other: Portfolio: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFl8iN_ya4/zPCxWIxC-VWU5ZNLbmu-bw/edit?analyticsCorrelationId=b2b7e1c5-8018-4963-a1a9-5298f32c60ba