Maturing the Vision

In the past two years, I've expanded my skills by developing my marketing and technological presence.  I achieved this by pursuing certifications in UX/UI design with Google, and Story Telling with Make Art That Sells.  I've also completed Digital Marketing and Content Design courses with Shaw academy online. With these new skills, I'm relaunching my business into a brand that will establish Renaissavànt as an authority in the culture of sustainable design.

The Renaissavànt business model is based on upcycling donated goods, and in the past 12 months, I’ve found creative ways to accelerate my donation strategy. For example, I coordinated product donations with 5 thrift stores in New York, after they collectively shut down due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Through our collaborative efforts, I secured a 125-pound donation of jewelry and accessories. More recently, I acquired another large donation of unused, brand-name items that were on their way to a landfill.  These personal connections with local businesses keep my direct costs very low, as everyone wants to do more to protect the environment. I’ve also revamped my price points to account for the value of the artistic media (silver, rare stones, premium leather, etc.), and the time I put into research, polishing, and upcycling, which come with skills I've spent a lifetime developing.

As a new Baltimore resident, I’ve expanded my reach by participating in many local events especially as a performer and multimedia artist. My goal is to be woven into the community, as it's becoming a part of me. To that end, I‘m hiring and collaborating with local artists and business strategists to be a part of my rebranding launch.  Lastly, as a natural teacher, mentorship will be a key component of my long term reach strategy. It is my heart's desire to develop jobs for young artists that want to gain the tools of artistic expression and entrepreneurship, starting with vlogs and workshops.