We recently connected with Brittany Pogue-Mohammed Acosta and have shared our conversation below.

Brittany , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission?

After searching for more inclusive designs on clothing for my daughter and not finding what I was looking for, I decided to start my business to ensure she would be able to show her identity as a multi-racial individual to the world.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

Growing up in The Bronx, NYC, the middle of three first-generation kids, my mother (of Irish and Scandinavian descent) and my father (who immigrated from Trinidad), were one of the few couples I knew who were raising their children together. My parents, both extremely proud people, ensured we knew what we were mixed with and that we took equal pride in both sides. My mother went so far as to buy me a Hispanic Barbie one year because it looked more like me (tan skin, dark hair) and she wanted to ensure that I could see myself in the world around me.

Now that my husband Daniel (Puerto Rican and Black) and I have a daughter of our own, I find myself constantly searching for products for her–books, toys and apparel that depict a variety of skin tones, that speak to a child who is racially diverse–but all that I find are hair care products. My daughter is so much more than her hair.

So, I decided to create what I was looking for myself: a site that caters to biracial and multiracial individuals; a community where all of us can share experiences, ask questions and just talk about the unique issues we face as racially diverse individuals. We want you to show pride in your mix, to feel seen, to be heard and understood. We want you to know that it’s good to live in the in-between–you do not have to choose a side. Afterall, it’s the parts that make the whole.

Where do you think you get most of your clients from?

Other people/recommendations. Many of our customers come to us and buy immediately because they were referred by a friend. Since our brand and story are so strong and they shine through in our products, we are able to convert referrals quickly.

Can you open up about how you funded your business?

My business is 100% self-funded. I was in sales for a while and used some of that savings to start my business. To keep it afloat month to month I take the money I used to spend on frivolous things like clothing and sneaker shopping an invest it back into my business.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://mosaicthelabel.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mosaicthelabel/