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

Hi Sharhonda, what do you attribute your success to?
I would say the most important factor is remaining true to your vision. There will always be new trends, but they may not align with your creativity. You can’t chase every design fad that comes around. If you do, then you’re always behind because you’re trying to replicate someone else’s idea.

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’ve been making wreaths for 9 years. I guess it is truly my passion. I love how it continues to spark my creativity. My vision for making a clean, bold statement sets me apart from others. I’m most excited about discovering new materials to create beautiful door wreaths. It’s been a pretty fun journey! To be honest, I love it!! There have been a few challenges here and there, but you have to keep pushing!
The main lesson is be true to yourself and your creativity. Don’t let anyone sway you! If anything, I’d want people to know that consistency is the key to longevity!

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?
Hmm, there is so much rich culture in Atlanta! We’d definitely hit some of the restaurants in Midtown. I love the water so I would show them Lake Lanier! And for a touch of history we’d visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park. Oh yeah, I love the beauty of nature so we would head to the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

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?
Of course my mom, Linda, is my biggest fan! She always encourages me when I am feeling overwhelmed or unsure. She’s so proud of me. She still has the first wreath I ever made!

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