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BusinessDiva Shaunic Stinson!

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

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TalkingWithTami: Tell us about your clothing co Apples Eye Designs and what made u start it?

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Apple’s Eye Designs was birth through my Mom, Beverly Jones, many years ago. It started when she made me a dress when I was a little girl. She made all of me and my brothers clothes growing up. All of our back to school clothes came from Bev’s sewing nook! Throughout the years, she has sewn for many people, from weddings to bedding. In the late 80’s, she started to focus on children’s clothing. She was in several boutiques across the country. In the 90’s, she got burned out and eventually stopped sewing all together. In 2005, I picked it up and decided it was time to do something with the thousands of dollars in inventory and outfits that she had invested in over the years. So I started selling her designs online and that sparked her dream in her and she started to sew again.

      
TalkingWithTami
: When u started making clothing for young girls tell us why this was important to u?

    My Mom, the designer of Apple’s Eye clothing had 2 boys and it was always hard for her to find unique things for them. So her original goal was to give boys a fresh verity of styles to wear. The whole vision is to dress all kids with top quality unique designs.

    
TalkingWithTami
: You also have a makeup line as well. Tell us about Kissegirl?

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Kisse Girl is my baby. It all started when I was working on a line of jeans to add to the Apple’s Eye line. The jeans would come with a lip balm attached to the belt loop. I started to research where to get the lip balms and discovered that I could make it myself. From that research, Kisse Girl was born. The mission is to boost the confidence of girls through our products. When you smell good, you feel good, and when you feel good, you look good, that’s what being a Kisse Girl is all about. It’s not just about our lip gloss, it’s about the whole well being of the girls that use it from the inside out.

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TalkingWithTami
: As a professional business lady did u face any challenges? If so how did u shake them off?

Oh Lord yes. Challenges are a major part of doing business. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it, right? I deal with problems by being prayerful and resourceful. I’ll reach out to others form help and if I can’t find it, I’ll figure out a way to get it done. I’ve learned to accomplish any goal, I can’t take no for an answer. I have to keep going until I get to the yes! Perseverance is the key. Eventually the yes will come. My husband, Anthony plays a major role in keeping me encouraged and focused, especially when it gets hard. I wouldn’t be able to do this without his support.

TalkingWithTami: Think back when u were in grade school. What were your dreams and aspirations back then?

When I was in grade school, I wanted to be everything-from a teacher to a pilot. When I got to High School, I thought about being a model, but I never pursued it. I always knew I would do something great and at this moment, I’m still working my dream to make a difference in the lives of many. I would like to thank you Tami for being a inspiration to me through your blog and your show. You are a true gift from God and you will continue to shine because your mission has an awesome purpose and it will be fulfilled.

www.kissegirl.com  or www.appleseyekids.com

Vixen Valet Service

Monday, March 30th, 2009

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TalkingWithTami: VixenValetService is the cutest business ever! I get goose bumps everytime I see yah! Tell us about your service!

 

 

Vixen Valet Service is an upscale, elite professional parking valet founded in Atlanta, GA Our signature uniqueness is that our Vixen Valet’s are FEMALE! As the founder of Vixen Valet Service, I want all of my clients to be comfortable and secure with our services. Our ladies are invaluable in ensuring our company is a success. Our goal is to make this a gratifying and pleasant establishment to work with as well as rewarding experience in a professional environment. We want outside business units to view us as a company of integrity and standard. If we want to be viewed in such high regard, there’s only one way to achieve it…do it!!! Additionally, we plan to be avid participants in the community as well as partake in charity events and fundraisers that promote positivity. We VALet your vehicle and we VALue you’re your business! We want to be known as more than just a valet service who parks vehicles, we want to be a vehicle for making a difference. 

 

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TalkingWith Tami: When you first started your company Im sure you had challenges along the way, tell us some of your experience and how you overcame them.

 

 

 

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 Oh yes!  It’s always exciting when you find something you love doing. It can also be scary and taking that leap was not easy.   As great of an idea VVS was, I knew nothing about running a valet service.  I had to find out how to be competitively priced and how to obtain business. I knew there was a market, I just didn’t know where to start or who to contact.  I had to go out and network; put the bug in the ears of the right people.  I had to take that leap, and everyday is a new step towards the future.

 

TalkingWithTami: Before you started your company what was your profession? How did you utilize your job experience in making VixenValet Service what it is today?

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An Orthopedic/Urology Sales Specialist with a concentration in the Oncology market.  (LOL)  Totally different from a valet parking service.  I’ve actually been in the health care arena since before I graduated from Florida A&M University.  Being in Corporate America taught me a lot; Good and not so good!  Managing a territory is just like managing your own business…you are responsible for everything from inventory to setting up grants, so it prepared me for the business aspect of all.  Although there is not much out there on all of the in’s in out’s, I conducted my own trials to test the market.  You know what they say, “Experience is the best teacher!”

 

TalkingWithTami: I saw you at Gladys Knight grand opening kudos to you! How did that come about and how do you land your contracts?

 

  That was such a blessing.  They actually reached out to us.  Ms. Santana, my contact for Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles, said she simply googled us.  It was music to my ears that we came up in a google search for valet.  We have been fortunate that our clients are pleased with our service.  Word of Mouth has produced our highest ROI.  Additionally, we have advertisements on the back of the Marta bus that runs from midtown to Buckhead.  We are also hitting the pavement by attending events and networking.

 

 

TalkingWithTami:The Vixens are too cute and sexy! Their uniforms are the cutest thing! How did you invision them to look and why?

 

    Thank you!  I knew I wanted them to be sheik and sassy.  There is a way to be sexy and classy at the same time and these uniforms were a perfect fit.  We do themes also, but we always keep it professional! At the end of the day, our total package offers “A Beautiful Parking Experience!”

 

 

 

 

Jewelry designer Hilary London!

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

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TalkingWithTami: Hilary Im so glad that I met you! Your such a doll! Can you tell us about your Hilary London jewelry line?

The Hilary London Jewelry Collection is an extraordinary assortment of murano glass jewelry.  each piece is handmade in Italy using centuries old techniques that have been passed down thru generations.  I work with artisans in venice and on the island of Murano to offer the sophisticated woman an exceptional alternative to fine jewelry.

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TalkingWithTami: You have been on alot of home shopping tv shows, can you share with the readers some of the shows your jewelry has been featured on,and how you landed those opportunities?

In 2000, QVC found me!  I worked with them for 5 years, and still work with QVC in London .  August will be my 5th anniversary with the UK .  My agent presented me to ShopNBC in 2006, and we worked together for about 1 and 1/2 years.  My jewelry has also been worn on several network tv shows including Ugly Betty, Grey’s Anatomy and Priviledged.

TalkingWithTami:  Hilary London is so unique in design, do you come up with it? What are some hott new looks/trends for the summer?

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I get inspired by different things – a color, a great piece of fabric, an old photograph.  Sometimes the design pops into my head and other times we start out in one direction and end up somewhere else! The hot colors for Summer include brights like lemon yellow and orange, as well as crisp white, so I’ve added some key pieces to the line using these colors, like polka dot rings and chunky pendants.

TalkingwithTami: Your a great business woman and your jewelry has been in alot of fashion mags worldwide. Tell us how one would pitch their jewelry to the fashion mags? What techniques did you use?

Like you, Tami, I don’t have enough hours in the day, so I actually have a PR team that pitches my collections to the press.  However, for someone starting out I would recommend choosing magazines that are the right fit for your product, finding the editor or assistant that handles that category, and being persistent in email/phone pitches with strong follow up.

TalkingwithTami: When your out and about or on a date,what pieces of your line do you like to wear and why?

 I ALWAYS wear a big, bold ring.  Like today, for St. Patty’s Day, I have a huge green ring on my left hand.  They are a great conversation piece, and can break the ice, especially when you are with someone new.  I also like to wear our statement necklaces (which are a hot fashion trend right now) because they are different and help me express my individuality.

www.hilarylondon.com