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

Hi Karesha, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
My favorite affirmation I state to myself is “Everything happens for a reason and that reason aligns with my purpose. I am divinely aligned with God’s steps.” This affirmation means so much to me simply because of the simplicity in it. When I feel myself getting overwhelmed or feel a shift in my focus I recite this affirmation to bring me back in alignment. It helps me to relax and move forward with the objective at hand.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
My brand is a lux skincare line that provides protection and a higher being. I’ve recently rebranded from Naturally Melanated to PKWY Off Ponce and it aligns with my sole purpose and vision. What sets PKWY Off Ponce apart from any other skincare brand is we provide you with a luxury feeling. Our products our made to make you feel a life of luxury is for you. Which in turn is our way of assisting in navigating to your higher being. Each order will come with a palo santos stick or sage smudge stick to protect your energy and space. That’s how we provide protection to you with our brand. As my brand grew over the years I knew there would be change in some way. The former brand Naturally Melanated LLC was my catalyst to reach others and inspire others to get me where I am today with PKWY Off Ponce LLC. My late aunt last words to me were to live in my truth and do what my heart desires, make an impact as I see fit in the world. I feel her in all that I do and my brand is her. I want the world to know that my brand is for every body and PKWY Off Ponce is the next lux skin bar to come! I’m just getting started and if you haven’t started on your passion this is your sign! Love+Light444

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.
I would start my week out at Breakfast at Barney’s, go to the Black Wall Street mid week, go to piedmont park for a refreshing walk with my bestie to get the city life, go to a candle and sip, and end the week out at Cru for a night of libations and hookah! Lastly go to yoga on Sunday to reset!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The recognition I would love to give is to my family, especially my wife, mother and sister. Brittany Byrd, Stephanie Adderley, and Mila Jam my hearts. They have supported my vision and brand from the beginning and I am so honored to have their insight. Their love, light, and openness to my ideas for my brand have been all of the difference maker for me.

Website: pkwyoffponce.com

Email: nml@pkwyoffponce.com

Instagram: @pkwyoffponce

Twitter: @PKWYOFFPONCESKN

Facebook: Pkwy Off Ponce

Other: TikTok: @pkwyoffponce

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