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

Hi Torrey, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
It helps me to be more define in who I am. No restrictions, no barriers, none of that! I get to create with no validation or acceptance from anyone critiquing my work in a critical way. It also helps me to get to know myself more and to challenge myself to step outside of my comfort zone and take a risk on something that I would never find myself doing. 

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’m proud of the fact that I have come this far in my creative journey. It has most definitely evolved me and gave me a different perspective on things. It has challenged me to do more, wan’t more and to be better. I’m also proud of gaining knowledge from my experience good and bad. I got to where I am professionally by putting in the work and networking and just putting myself out there. It has given me opportunities that I never thought I would be presented with in a my life time. It was not easy at all, still not, partially because of the pandemic but I will say with the support and guidance from my friend and spiritual guidance from my higher power progress was being made slowly but surely, which is how I overcame these challenges. But the lesson I learned along way, is that if you want something done and if you want to be seen and heard you have to put in the work. And don’t stop! Don’t worry someone is watching and your break is coming. I fight for what I want and I will get it always.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Well I’m a midtown, buckhead type of guy lol! I prefer going to the bowling alley, small spots that you wouldn’t think would be there like restaurants, going to the coffee shop. I’m really just simple lol!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to shoutout my best friend, which is practically family Shalayna Hatched. We grew up together and been through alot, she has always shown support and have been there to encourage me even when she has her own agenda to deal with. Thank you and I love you! Another one, Lashunna Stokes, haven’t known each other for years but it feels like we known each other for years lol! You are always pushing me to be uncomfortable, dissect, examine myself, learn and grow to be the best person I can be. And will put me in the hot seat if I fall out of line lol! I thank you for being there for me no matter what love you! Ms. Tomika Godette, tough as nails but gentle as a butterfly lol, you’re the true meaning of friendship and showing loyalty! You’re always encouraging me to win and to do better because you see the potential in me that I sometimes don’t see love you as well and thank you for being the! Tai Oyelola and Femi Oyelola y’all are amazing, and despite the obstacles that you all deal with, through that I am able to pull strength from you guys because you all are strong warrior princesses! We encourage each other and it’s been nothing but a blessing to have you guys in my corner! I love you all and y’all are just the bomb!

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Image Credits
I want to give big thanks to @tmcguirejr and @ambsmichellle! Without none of this wouldn’t happen.

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