We had the good fortune of connecting with Shalandria McGlown-Allen and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Shalandria, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
As we grow daily risk becomes easier. You see the growth in the vision and it gets addictive. I feel the more elevation you do in life the more you want to bet on yourself. Just stay committed and consistent.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Hot Commodity EyeWear is a sunglass and optical frame company. Located at 19222 W. McNichols suite A Detroit Michigan 48219. The brand is centered on unique designs and colors. We promote everyone to live your truth with trendy fashionable eyewear. We push the boundaries with style that is unapologetically authentic.

Bring out your inner bougie, classy, dapper, or glamour. We guarantee fashionable eyewear that speaks your truth!
American Glam is not a lifestyle. It’s a way of living.

Seen recently on the runway of Miami Swim Week, Elle, Alamy, Weekly Style, Fashion Online Weekly, Detroit Fox 2 News, and Detroit Fashion News.

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?
I personally love a good day with lots of sunshine. So any roof top or brunch spot locally is amazing here. Always good food, drinks, music, and mainly the people.

The culture is pure and beautiful here. The automotive industry, fashion, music, and art makes Detroit recognizable, but not similar to others.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’ve been supported by so many people within this last year. With small businesses facing a great challenges I depend heavily on my city support. As we begin to continue building our brand, it’s important to me to have great connections with local businesses like Toni’s Collection, Yubehandmade, Fryer’s New Look Optical, Vera Secum, Breathe Ferndale, Phonix Flames, and Detroit Netwerk.

Website: www.hotcommodityeyewear.com

Instagram: @hceyewear

Linkedin: Hot Commodity EyeWear and Shalandria McGlown Allen

Twitter: @hceyewear

Facebook: Hot Commodity EyeWear LLC

Image Credits
Stephon McBride, Allante Jackson, and Jacob Sidock.

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