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

Hi Niy, have you ever found yourself in a spot where you had to decide whether to give up or keep going? How did you make the choice?
I find myself in so many situations where I feel like giving up but I never do. For me deciding whether to give up or keep going, I think about my future and how much I had to overcome just to get where I am today. My motivation to keep going comes from the realization that achieving my goals and moving forward in life won’t always be easy, and that I will face numerous challenges along the road.

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.
I started my influencer career back in 2020 when I went viral on TikTok making POV videos gaining over 500k followers on TikTok, where I was able to build my platform. After high school I then moved to Atlanta to study fashion Design at Clark Atlanta University. From there I started my styling career. I enjoy styling people because I love to make people feel confident and happy within themselves. I style people for any occasion including photoshoots, runways, a day out, or a night out. I can say I got to where I am today by building connections in and out of school. I also believe being able to moving out of a state that had no resources for me helped me get to where I am today as well. Some things I am most excited about is being able to have the opportunity to style a celebrity @flyyytattedsky. Also being able to walk in NYFW (New York Fashion Week) one last thing I’m excited about is finding friends with similar interests as me and being able to grow and learn from one another. What I want everyone to know about Niy R is that he had a plan and followed through on it. I want everyone to recognize me as that cheerful, energetic, and creative stylist. I want my appearance to be remembered as flamboyant, luxurious, and bold. I want to be known as the self-assured young black man who enhances the confidence and appearance of others.

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?
Many people really enjoy the Atlanta Ferris Wheel, as I believe this is a must-do activity for tourists and it’s a wonderful place to take in the view. The Museum of Illusions is also another great place to visit, I find this to be a really unique and entertaining museum. REVEL Atlanta is another good spot for the evening you could enjoy a few drinks and listen to some music. If you are apart of LGBTQ you could also visit the Marquette, a gay club where you can find the music you want to dance to. You’ll have a great time there. My college is not far from Restaurant 10, which is a fantastic place to have food and drinks. Also spend a day outside simply walking and taking in the sights at Krog Street Market. Last but not least, even though I’ve gone to Lenox Mall a lot, I still think going there is fun because you never know who you might run into.

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 like to first shoutout my mom for allowing me to pursue my dreams and follow my heart. I would also like to shoutout my illustrious Clark Atlanta University. Clark has brought me so many opportunities and connections, from being able to work with D Rushing which is another person I would like to shoutout for the opportunities he has given me. Last but not least I would like to shout out my aunty and grandma for wanting nothing but the best for me.

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrtSV-HqN9HqaFdTRe_GzvA

Other: TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/cQkVNA/

 

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