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

Hi Zahara, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I always thought of owning my own business since high school. But at that time, I lacked the knowledge and resources to sustain one. When I entered college, I took specialty courses and thought of my ‘why’ before officially starting up an LLC. I envisioned my handbag business to make a positive impact on the environment while adding sustainable wear to fashion. When the opportunity presented itself, I went for it.

What should our readers know about your business?
In the sustainable fashion world, Sentered Soul is taking it to the next level. As an environmentally conscious individual, owning a sustainable fashion brand is very important to me. The ethical practices that I enforce helps to reduce global carbon emissions, which makes the air less detrimental to our health. All the totes are crocheted, sewed, and hand painted by me. They can be carried with any outfit during the day or night.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
When my friends visit Atlanta, I want to immerse them in the culture. Usually we would go out for dinner at Desta Ethiopian Kitchen or grab pizza at North Italia. Over the next few days, we will go sightseeing. A cool place we may visit is the Martin Luther King national site, then have lunch at Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen and bar. For breakfast, we’ll go to the Egg Harbor Cafe because that’s my favorite (I would eat there every morning). For an adventuristic day, we would go to the world of Coca-Cola or the Aquarium or Atlanta Botanical Garden. Before my friends leave, we have to shop at Lenox Square, then go for dessert at ISCREAM Ice Cream Rolls.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
With all thanks to the most high, I am honored to have the opportunity to share my business story on Shoutout Atlanta! and I am truly thankful for the love and encouragement that I receive from family and friends.

Website: sentered-soul.myshopify.com

Instagram: @senteredsoul

Facebook: Sentered Soul LLC

Image Credits
Di’Onna McFadden

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