We had the good fortune of connecting with Yasmine Creese-Brown and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Yasmine, how do you think about risk?
I think risk is unavoidable. It’s always best to try to mitigate it with more opportunity. Relaunching my business was definitely a risky move, but I felt like it was an opportunity to prove to myself that I could do it and take things a little further.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
It Grl Empire does inclusive publishing and designs. We design a diverse range of stationery, inspired by the many hues of society. What sets us apart from everyone else is that no two art pieces share the same hue. Our love for the many colors in society is represented through our collections. The zodiac collection is one of my favorites because it truly shows how dynamic we are.

I’ve learned that nothing happens overnight. Consistency and hard work will always open another door.

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?
When I lived in Miami, I loved to visit a few places. I would take my friends to the Everglades or any trail on a UTV. We’d go to Earls at Dadeland mall for lunch. The street tacos and truffle fries are amazing. We would go to Wynood for drinks and start our night at Shots. The next day we’d go get Cuban coffee and pastries. We’d then hit up south beach for the day and walk Ocean Drive. The rest of the week would include eating dinner in Brickell and shopping at the different malls and boutiques.

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?
I would like to shout out my mom. She’s been a great mentor and friend throughout this process!

Website: Itgrlempire.com

Instagram: @itgrlempire

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/itgrlempire

Other: My personal Instagram is @yasmine_imon

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It Grl Empire

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