Meet Tamica Banks | CEO

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

Hi Tamica, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
The thought process behind my business was inspired by another African American sister who was making earrings from Jamaica using African colors. I have always been a lover of earrings and knew they were a powerful part of our culture, tribes and history. I wanted to start a business centered around sisterhood to inspire young African American girls to see the beauty in themselves, culture and mother country. My goal is to create a intern program and to give our scholarships to the youth as well.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My art represents African culture and the pieces I created as pieces I wood burn and paint. I use a lot of earth tones and natural wood colors because I am a nature love. I also have African symbols earrings teaching history and culture to educate our community. My brand is like no one because of the wood burning techniques I use they are my own wood burning style and technique. I reach different levels in my business by working with community organizations and business organizations . It was hard at first because I had to learn how to get into markets and vending events outside my community. My biggest accomplishment was diversifying my brand and selling to women of all colors and ages. My lessons learned was created a product for everyone, create a price range for every, don’t be afraid to set out of your comfort zone and community, but always find a way to give back to your community. I am also proud of creating a service to give free books to kinds to help end the school to prison pipeline in urban communities.

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.
I love history, parks, black businesses and art so Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Alabama Museum of Art, Slutty Vegan, Kelly Ingram Park, Fourth Avenue Business District, Yo’Mama’s, Perfect Note, Eugene’s Hot Chicken, Encore Rouge and Encore Theatre and Galley, Studio 2500 and Railroad Park.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Yes, the women in my family. I lost my mother at the age of 8 and my grandmother raised me and her two daughters also my mother sisters played a part in my life. We now even to this day have Sister Saturdays where we get together and visit my great aunt, go to the movies, out to eat and serve the community as well.

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