Excitement is overflowing, as we have the super smart and fashionable LaNise Walker in the salon today! The Detroit native is hipping us to a little about herself and the awesome Goody2shoes Mobile Boutique. While others may scroll through Instagram liking Beyoncé’s latest video, LaNise Walker found a lucrative obsession for fashion trucks and essentially her calling as an entrepreneur. In 2015 she established Goody2Shoes Mobile Boutique and dawned a new era of convenient, fashion on demand in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Goody2Shoes delivers the flyest shoes, handbags, and other accessories to various venues by offering a revolutionary on-the-go approach to shopping. Fiercely fashionable, this young innovator is following her passion ensuring every customer leaves with a smile from finding just the right accessories to slay.
Experience:
What’s your current occupation and how long have you been in your career?
I have two careers- Learning Specialist most days and shoe lover EVERYDAY! I have been in the education world since 2003. I started as a middle school Math teacher and transitioned into teaching adults for corporate America in 2008. While my love for fashion and shoes started in my childhood years, I became an entrepreneur in 2015!
Education:
Where did your style originate and who or what are some of your influences?
My style came from the women in my family. They were creative, original, ahead of their time, and fearless! These women entered rooms and owned them with their charisma and eye catching presence. I like to say it was something I grew up loving and learning. Besides them, I am influenced by food. I know that sounds weird, but if you can imagine a picture perfect plate, there’s probably lots of color, the right amount of each ingredient (proportions), a great foundation, and a some extra. That’s how I dress; I love mixing colors and basics with a popping shoe and statement jewelry!
References:
Who are some of your favorite designers? What stores do you prefer to shop?
From St. John’s classic knit staples, to Nicki Minaj’s über trendy leggings, I have so many! As you can tell, I like to mix brands- high with low, so I shop anywhere from Neiman Marcus to consignment shops! My go to places for something to wear right away are Zara, Forever21, JCPenney, and TJMaxx.
Do you think personal style is important as it relates to your work? If so, how? I believe that you should dress in what makes you feel good. We do our best work when we feel our best. Yes, to a degree I think personal style is important because we should be comfortable with who we are and that should reflect in how we present ourselves and in our quality of work. At the same time, I am a firm believer that everything isn’t work appropriate. There are heels too high, skirts too short, tops too low and clothing fitting too close.
If you had a dream career/occupation what would it be?
It may sound cliché, but I have started working on my dream, helping other women showcase their personal style and feeling confident while doing so! 🙂
What’s the best career advice you could give someone seeking a new career?
Be yourself. Be prepared. Remain humble yet honest. Always ask questions. Be coachable; no one likes a know-it-all!
Quote that keeps you motivated?
Romans 8:28
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
This keeps me grounded and helps me remember to take the good with the bad because everything is working out for the good! God is always taking care of me.
To keep up with LaNise and Goody2Shoes Mobile Boutique follow her Instagram @goody2shoesbtq or shop her website for great fashion finds! If you are in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, you can meet LaNise this Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Fashion Truck Takeover.
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