We had the good fortune of connecting with Chanel West Coast and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Chanel, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I’ve wanted to start my own swimwear line for a very long time. Growing up in LA I’ve always loved the beach, pool time, and water activities. As I got older travel became another thing I loved and I realized how much of my down time I was spending wearing bikinis. I figured a great brand for me to promote while constantly posting my travel adventures on Instagram would be swimwear

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’ve been pursuing a music career since I was 15/16 years old. My music page on MySpace is what led to my TV career, and my fame from television and music combined is what led to me being an entrepreneur of my own brands. My road to success was not easy and I’ve hit many speed bumps along the way, but I’ve always stayed private about my setbacks, kept a smile on my face and stayed focused on the future. I want the world to know that some of us make it look easy but are struggling a great deal behind the scenes. No matter what your struggle is, hard work and perseverance always lead to success in the end

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
One of my favorite places in LA to hang out is the Beverly Hills hotel. The dining, the pool, the decor in the rooms, and overall aesthetic of the hotel is such a great vibe and puts me in a good mood. The Polo Lounge there is also one of my favorite places to grab a bite to eat and I highly recommend it.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Special thanks to my fans who continuously inspire me to go bigger with my dreams. It is also thanks to my fans always leaving comments on posts of me in bikinis that sparked the idea to start my own swimwear line

Website: www.coastyswim.com

Instagram: Instagram.com/coastyswim

Twitter: Twitter.com/chanelwestcoast

Youtube: YouTube.com/chanelwestcoast

Image Credits
Photographer Jentrie Bentley

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