Meet Zylia N. Knowlin | Published Author & Makeup Brand Owner

We had the good fortune of connecting with Zylia N. Knowlin and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Zylia, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I believe that taking risks has jumped started my ability to manifest the person that I am today. Taking risks is taking a chance on who you are and believing that you possess what it takes to get the job done. It is the ability to see in yourself what others cannot see. Taking a risk on your dream is the best risk of all. I placed all bets on myself, on my creativity and my ability to do all that I set my mind to do.
Risk taking gives me the drive and determination to seek win-win situations in everything that I aspire to do.
Always remember that every risk that you don’t take, is an opportunity that you miss. Take risks, and bet on you!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am the proud author of “The Memoirs of an Empress” and “1991” by Zylia N. Knowlin. These memoirs are the evolution of the days and nights of black Queens everywhere. They are the stories of all women’s strength and courage to move mountains and turn them into the sand of time. My books are the songs for an empty voice that yearns to be heard. These books are the journeys of women that have surpassed every doubt. My eye shadow palettes, Empress Eyes Eye shadow available at www.empresshaberdashery.com were created to captivate every eye. These palettes were designed to bring out the royalty in all customers. My palettes are rich, high;y pigmented, affordable and ready to ship. Visit my website to see all of my products.
Nothing that is worth anything, comes easy… Pursue every desire.
Consistency is a must!
Believe in one’s self is a must.
Investing in your dreams is a must!
Never giving up- is most definitely a MUST!

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?
Some of my favorite spots in Fort Lauderdale are: visiting the Fort Lauderdale Beach coastline. There one could find an array of bars, restaurants, lounges, hotels and of course the beach. There’s so much to do there!

Another favorite spot would be Saw Grass Mills Mall. I love shopping. This is one of my favorite places to find all of my favorite shopping spots because they have every store you can possibly think of. Please bring a suitcase, so you can carry all of your purchases- trust me, you will not be the only one shopping with a suitcase. From high-end stores, to fine dining, to all your favorite outlet stores, you must visit this mall while in Fort Lauderdale.

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 dedicate this interview to all my family and friends that supported me along my journey. To every one that has bought my products, told their family and friends about me, have attended my functions, those who have called me, have sent a text, followed me on social media- this is for you!! Because you remind me that I may not be somebody to everyone, but to someone, I’m everyone! THANK YOU!!!!

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