We recently connected with Arabia “Shay” Marshall and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Arabia “Shay” thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Learning the craft is often a unique journey from every creative – we’d love to hear about your journey and if knowing what you know now, you would have done anything differently to speed up the learning process.
As a Fashion Stylist, it started in 2020 during Covid-19 when I was driving to my first appointment to see my client. Since I worked mostly at home, I came across a fashion stylist on YouTube and I gained more interest of wanting to expand that beyond my own style. I started pushing my own fashion and wearing unconventional, androgynous type of style.
I feel I gained the skill by stepping out there and trying certain styles on myself which led me to want to style other people. I think I am most fascinated of the creative process as it transforms into another type of art work.
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 main career profession is a therapist. I have worked as a mental health professional for 10 plus years. My part time is Fashion Stylist for a local magazine, Metrovieve Magazine in Columbia, SC and one of the CEO’s of YinYangStylingCo with my business partner and fiancé Vanesha Raeann. I also have my own Jewelry Brand I am rebranding called Sakr8dRoyalty, LLC. My Jewelry is all handmade by myself integrating fashion and spirituality.
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
It’s very therapeutic and gives me an outlet to be completely me. It’s a part of my self-care routine.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
Being able to share your POV (point of view) and being the narrative of the story. Being a creative gives me motivation and passion to be seen and heard.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: IG: A.lashaye.Marshall
Image Credits
Model | Katie Lazor in all white Photographer | Jacob Zambrano Stylist | Arabia “Shay” Marshall Model | Michael NTWA Ydjumbwith all black Photographer | Jacob Zambrano Stylist | Arabia “Shay” Marshall Fashion Designer (dresss) | Stoisdesignco Model | Elizabeth Ng (orange blazer) Photographer | Marc Fleurinor Stylist | Arabia “Shay” Marshall Model | Tra-Aun Green Photographer | Marc Fleurinor Stylist | Arabia “Shay” Marshall Model | Kevin Tang Photographer | Marc Fleurinor Stylist | Arabia “Shay” Marshall