Meet Sonya Clark: The Mocha Girl

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

Hi Sonya, every day, we hear about how much execution matters, but we think ideas matter as well. How did you come up with the idea for your business?
I came up with the idea for my business by brainstorming a unique yet catchy name. I have always been obsessed with my brown skin. My big cousin always called me Mocha. My goal was to create a brand that is a reflection of me and those who I want to serve. Many big brands, businesses, and designers mission are to serve people who do not look like me. We as a collective spend our money with those same businesses and brands. I decided Mocha was a perfect idea. Many of us in the black community are shades of Mocha. I knew then The Mocha Girl will be the perfect name to promote change, creativity, positivity, and offer style that potential customers and audience would essentially make a lifestyle.

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.
All the products are hand pick by the owner and CEO. We offer multiple beauty products that help complete a stylish look. The Mocha Girl primary focus is to cater to beautiful brown skin women. I am excited about the expansion to come and proud of how far we have come in 11 months. March 20th will be our 1 year anniversary we are excited to provide more and serve more. The journey has been challenging and rewarding entrepreneurship is not for the weak. There are times when business is booming and times when business is slow. Every day we go hard and promote, create engaging content, and develop creative ways to attract traffic to the brand. The biggest lesson I learned so far is the target audience. My brand is not going to be for everyone it is okay. Those who my brand is meant to serve will be served and the results will show in various ways. I want the world to know The Mocha Girl is a brand that is here to stay, grow, serve, and this is a lifestyle. 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 will like to give a shoutout to my partner and my line sister. Both of them have been with me on this journey from the beginning. My partner is very supportive he make sure the inventory is accurate, promotion and ads are running, give pep talks when I feel down. My partner often reminds me of the progress and how far the brand has come in such a short time. My line sister is always there to help me bring ideas to reality, supporting the direction and content I want to provide for the brand.

Website: themochagirl.com

Instagram: themochagirl.tmg

Twitter: themochagirl_

Facebook: The Mocha Girl

Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCS1pNzGukFCNiInNVAAepww