A few months ago Dessence Solomon took a leap of faith and moved her online business to a brick and mortar one opening her business, “Essence and Solomon Boutique” inside Peachtree Mall . It is located directly across from Hibbett Sports. We talked with her about her journey as an entrepreneur.
Q: You spent nearly two decades in fashion design and retail marketing within corporate America. What was the moment—or series of moments—that made you say, it’s time to build something of my own?
Solomon: I have always dreamed of opening my own boutique and carving out a niche for myself in the fashion industry. However breaking into this industry as a new business is easier said than done. It wasn’t until COVID that I decided to take another try and push forward with my dream. COVID and all of the destabilization that happen to all of us collectively made me see life differently. Life isn’t just something that we do it’s about opportunities and I didn’t want to come to the end of my opportunity without using the gift that God put inside of me. He gave me this love and passion for a reason.
Q: Essence & Solomon was born from a desire to offer high-quality, affordable fashion for women. What gap did you see in the industry that convinced you this brand needed to exist?…