We were lucky to catch up with Angela Vaughn recently and have shared our conversation below.

Angela , appreciate you joining us today. Can you tell us a bit about who your hero is and the influence they’ve had on you?

Who is my HERO? Well, that’s easy, that would be my dad, Mr. Anthony Vaughn. He is my best friend, a wonderful dad, and a business man.

Growing up, I watched my dad raise 3 kids and worked two jobs, one of them was his own business. We did not struggle at all and had everything we needed and asked for thanks to our dad.

My brothers and I were involved in sports and extra curricular activities and our dad made sure that once we started something, we had to finish it. There was NO quitting allowed in our home. That core value taught me to be relentless in everything that I touched and to never give up.

Thank you daddy, I love you!

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

My story? Well, I am from Memphis, TN where we are known for GRINDING. Growing up, I was a tomboy who played sports and was involved in several activities. I never was an arts and crafts person. I hated it actually but I loved fashion. Yes, a tomboy who had a passion for fashion. As I grew into my adulthood, that passion turned into decorating and planning events.

In 2015, I graduated from the Memphis Police Academy where we were taught to “pay attention to details”. Little did I know how much that lesson prepared me for the future.

In 2020, I graduated with honors from Bethel University with a Bachelor’s in Science in Organizational Leadership. See, God was already working a plan out for me during this journey.

I am the owner of Insane Wraps. We customize Greek canes for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, INC and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, INC members. We provide probate canes, stepping canes, and crossing gift canes.

We specialize in “details”. If you ask for it, we make it happen! We get to know our customer’s personalities and we cater their cane to them. I am most proud of starting a legacy for my two handsome and talented sons, Jalen and Dorian.

It brings me joy to see how much I inspire them to believe in themselves and to never accept no as an answer. My boys do not know this but they truly inspire me to get up and GRIND every day.

What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?

My SORORS, my SISTERS! I am a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc
Outstanding Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Memphis, TN

My Sorors from all over have shown me and my business so much love by purchasing canes rather it was for them, another Soror or a crossing gift.

Not only Sigma Gamma Rho members, but Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc and the rest of D9 has been supportive as well. The love I have been shown is unmatched and I am truly grateful.
Thank you all!

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

This has definitely not been a smooth road. Being a young black woman who is a BOSS can be intimidating. I often get asked how is it that I learned this skill so fast and perfected my craft. My answer is simple, “Pay attention to detail and lead with passion”.

Being diagnosed with PTSD, depression, and severe anxiety is and was the most challenging part with me being outgoing and the life of the party. It was my family, friends, Sorors, and best friends, Kristian, Jarvis, Julia, and Ashely who believed in me every step of the way, thank you.

I had to dig deep and find what was hiding inside of me even when depression wanted to take over. I had deadlines to meet and customers were waiting on their orders. There were times I wanted to say I’m done with it all but my drive would not let me. I knew that God gave me a gift and the Devil was not going to take that gift away from me.

GRINDING NEVER STOPS MANE!

Contact Info:

• Website: http://www.insanewraps9.com/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/insanewraps9?r=nametag
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073331830010
• Other: Email: [email protected]

Image Credits
Dr. Fred Peete Lt. C. Dye Timika Simmons Colin Burress Angela Vaughn