Meet Talia Leslie | Stylist and Sustainable Educator

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

Hi Talia, every day, we about how much execution matters, but we think ideas matter as well. How did you come up with the idea for your business?
How did you come up with the idea for your business?

There is a saying – “do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life.” The ironic part about starting my business is that I had been fueling my passion and molding myself to live my dream for my entire life. During my adolescent years, I shared several moments with my mother who had a special gift for scoring great finds in thrift stores. From my “first day of school” outfits to my homecoming dresses, my mother and I would thrift to find the most stylish pieces at a good value. There is such a rewarding feeling to find the perfect fashion piece while on the hunt in a thrift or consignment shop. I desired to help other individuals feel that same feeling, so I channeled my passion and started a business where my clients could benefit from a vary of services to include personal shopping, styling and even authentication of luxury items. One of my favorite parts of the experience is showcasing just how far your budget can stretch – which gained a heighten focus from customers when the pandemic hit. You can learn all the tips I have to offer in my book Stylish Minds, Frugal Finds.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
When I realized how much my business was needed, the pandemic hit and I thought my plans would be halted. I quickly realized this unprecedented time actually helped more people see why unconventional shopping could be fun and also necessary. The pandemic allowed me to slow down and really focus on my business. In a short period of time, I have been able to work with many clients and achieve goals that I never imagined would happen during a time of uncertainty.

As a brand, we are proud of the strides we have made in such a short time. We believe that everyone deserves to feel beautiful and we take great joy in helping our clients achieve that goal. We live by this daily mantra- fashion is what you buy, style is what you do with it. We don’t just introduce our clients to great fashion, we introduce them to a world of great style.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Our first stop would be Breakfast at Barney’s before heading to some of my favorite thrift stores in the city. We would then do lunch at Le Colonial and check out The Shoppes of Buckhead where we would check out the latest designer fashions and people watch on the patio.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Lisa Zachery of Papered Wonders. Lisa has always encouraged me to use my creative talents to soar.

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Image Credits
Interscope Photography – DeWayne Jones