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

Hi Sonya, how did you come up with the idea for your business?
When I was a little girl I would take the Sears and JCPenney catalogs and circle all of the clothes and shoes that I wanted. That’s when I developed a love for fashion. Being the oldest of 8 children,(6 of us grew up in the same house) and my parents were young when they started a family therefore financially money was tight so we did not have designer items. (This is possibly the reason why I’m not much in to designer items as an adult).
In adulthood I developed a love for making beaded jewelry and this was the start of my first business Jazzy Jewels By Sonya Alaine. I then added sunglasses to that particular business and did fairly well. I would always have many women to comment on my style or make comments about something that I was wearing. I had several of them ask why did I not have a clothing store? That was confirmation that I needed to step out and open my boutique and therefore was the start of my online women’s clothing boutique Fashion Fling Six18(6/18 is my birthday).

What should our readers know about your business?
Our motto is Fashion Fling Six18, “Where fashion speaks to your personal style”.
I believe that women have their own sense of style and it’s our goal to enhance that. We offer stylish, affordable clothing that women love. We offer unique pieces that will allow women to feel comfortable and confident. Quality is very important when the pieces are selected.
Business is definitely challenging and I am learning everyday. There are times when I want to give up and throw in the towel. Then I remember why the boutique was started in the beginning, because I love fashion and I love helping women to feel stylish.
Some exciting news is that for my birthday this year my Husband gifted me with my own mobile trailer and my business will soon not only be available online but through my mobile boutique. We are super excited because we would like to provide shopping experiences at concerts, conferences and other Pop Up Shop events. Stay tuned to see where we will be. Follow us Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Shop with us at fashionflingsix18.com.

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.
There are a few restaurants that I would recommend. Some of our favorite spots is Trilith in Fayetteville, Ga, Breakfast at Barney’s in Atlanta and we enjoy going to the Battery in Atlanta.
We are Christians so we look forward to church on Sundays. We attend early service and sometimes times after church we go out to eat. We definitely enjoy food and fellowship.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My Husband and family are huge supporters and encouragers for me. I would like to shoutout my Husband DFree, kids Dominic, Shelby and Shadston, the Quinn, Granger and Freeman gangs and all of the fabulous fashionistas who believe in me.

Website: https://www.fashionflingsix18.com

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