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

Hi Shanequa, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I am a very creative person. I wanted to put a passion of mine which is to make jewelry into a business once I saw the interest growing towards what I was doing.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I’ve been able to grow in my business by being consistent and resilient. It definitely is not easy owning a business. I overcame a lot of challenges by remembering why I started it in the first place AND the joy it is when someone loves what they purchased from me. One lesson I learned along the way is that hard work will pay off but taking time for rest is important too. I want everyone to know that my brand is about being unique. Accessories should compliment your style, your personality. I would love to be apart of someone expressing themselves and I’m just getting started.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I like being out in nature. The Roswell Mill is a nice spot to go to. The walk isn’t too bad so it’s relaxing. The Chattahoochee isn’t too far. That’s a nice walk to sweat a little bit. Shop hopping in Perimeter Mall to wind down and do some shopping. I do not eat out much.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My family deserves credit in this story. They were very supportive of me starting a business. I also want to give credit to my partner. He has been very supportive of me along the way.

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