We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Bryce Love. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Bryce below.

Alright, Bryce thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. We’d love to have you retell us the story behind how you came up with the idea for your business, I think our audience would really enjoy hearing the backstory.

My introduction to styling didn’t begin as a business idea it began as a pattern I started noticing in real time.

Over time, I became the person people consistently turned to for wardrobe decisions. It didn’t matter the setting events, photoshoots, performances, anniversaries, or public appearances people needed help translating ideas into complete, intentional looks. I wasn’t just picking outfits; I was solving the gap between what people envisioned and how they actually showed up in the world. That repetition is what made me realize this was bigger than casual help it was a consistent need.

As I worked across more structured creative spaces, that need became even clearer. Productions like A Raisin in the Sun and Black Nativity ATL required wardrobe that supported storytelling, character, and performance under pressure. In fashion and event spaces like Bravolution: The History of Lingerie Fashion Show and The Pink Awards, styling became tied directly to branding, identity, and visual impact in real time.

The pattern stayed the same across every environment: people needed guidance turning vision into execution, especially in high-visibility moments where presentation matters most.

That need became even more obvious in leadership and media spaces whether styling for The Honorable Mayor Jayden L. Williams or working within The Porita TV Show alongside Molly Hopkins. In those environments, image wasn’t optional it directly influenced perception, credibility, and presence.

At a certain point, I realized I wasn’t doing disconnected styling moments. I was repeatedly solving the same problem across completely different industries: people needed someone who could translate identity into image with clarity, intention, and consistency.

That is where the idea for Sanctuary Style came from.

It became clear that there was a real gap between access to fashion and understanding how to use it strategically. People didn’t just need clothes they needed direction, cohesion, and someone who could help them build a complete visual identity that matched who they are and where they’re going.

The logic behind turning it into a business was that the demand was already proven through repetition, the impact was already visible across multiple spaces, and the need was consistent regardless of industry or audience.

Sanctuary Style was created to solve that gap by providing intentional, accessible styling and image consulting that turns personal vision into a fully realized presentation.

Bryce, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’m a stylist and image consultant specializing in personal styling, creative direction, and wardrobe consulting for individuals and public-facing professionals who want their image to match their identity and ambition.

My entry into the industry didn’t come from a single moment it came from repetition and environment. Growing up, I was surrounded by fashion through my grandmother’s styling and consulting company, Eye Candy Glam Studios INC, which exposed me early to the structure behind style: fittings, coordination, presentation, and transformation. That early exposure developed my eye long before I ever labeled it as a career.

Over time, I naturally became the go-to person for wardrobe. Whether it was events, photoshoots, performances, anniversaries, or public appearances, people relied on me to build, refine, and elevate their looks. What started as informal assistance evolved into consistent demand and that demand became the foundation of my craft.

As my experience expanded, so did the spaces I worked in. I began doing wardrobe and creative work for stage productions like A Raisin in the Sun, where styling becomes part of storytelling and character development. I also worked on large-scale productions such as Black Nativity ATL, where wardrobe must support performance, movement, and visual impact on a larger stage.

From there, I transitioned into fashion and experiential events like Bravolution: The History of Lingerie Fashion Show and The Pink Awards, where styling is directly tied to branding, identity, and visual storytelling in real time. Each experience required a different level of execution, creativity, and adaptability.

My work also extends into media and public platforms, including appearances on The Porita TV Show, alongside Molly Hopkins. In those environments, styling becomes even more precise because everything is amplified on camera color, fit, texture, and overall presentation all carry weight.

In addition, I’ve worked in leadership and political spaces as a stylist and image consultant for The Honorable Mayor Jayden L. Williams, the youngest African American mayor in Georgia history. That experience reinforced one of the most important truths in my work: image is not just aesthetic it is communication. The way someone presents themselves can shape perception, credibility, and confidence before they ever speak.

Through all of these experiences, I developed Sanctuary Style, my consulting and styling brand.

Sanctuary Style offers personal styling, wardrobe consulting, image development, and creative direction. I work with clients to help them align their outward appearance with their goals, identity, and the environments they’re stepping into. That can mean building a wardrobe from scratch, elevating an existing closet, styling for a major event, or refining someone’s overall visual identity for professional or public settings.

The core problem I solve is clarity. Many people know who they are or who they want to become, but struggle to translate that into how they show up visually. Others have access to clothing but lack direction in how to assemble it in a way that feels intentional, elevated, and authentic. I bridge that gap by combining creative vision with practical execution.

What sets me apart is versatility and adaptability. My experience spans theater, fashion production, media, and leadership spaces each requiring a different approach to styling. That range allows me to move across industries and still deliver work that feels cohesive and intentional, regardless of audience or setting.

What I’m most proud of is the trust. Being placed in rooms where image directly impacts perception whether on stage, on camera, or in leadership spaces—has reinforced that this work carries real influence. I don’t take that lightly.

At the core of everything I do, I want people to understand that Sanctuary Style is not just about looking good it’s about alignment. It’s about making sure how you show up in the world reflects exactly who you are and where you’re going.

Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?

What helped me build my reputation within my market was consistency, versatility, and results that spoke for themselves across different spaces.

I didn’t start with a formal title or platform I built credibility by being the person who could be relied on to solve wardrobe and image needs in real time. Whether it was events, photoshoots, performances, or public appearances, I was consistently the go-to for pulling looks together and making sure people showed up in a way that felt intentional and elevated. That repetition built trust faster than anything else.

A major part of my reputation also came from my ability to work across very different environments without losing quality. In theater productions like A Raisin in the Sun and Black Nativity ATL, precision and storytelling were essential. In fashion and live events like Bravolution: The History of Lingerie Fashion Show and The Pink Awards, creativity and bold execution were required. In media spaces like *The Porita TV Show* alongside Molly Hopkins, attention to detail and camera awareness mattered. And in leadership spaces working with The Honorable Mayor Jayden L. Williams, presentation carried real influence and visibility.

Being able to move through all of those environments and still deliver consistently helped establish credibility. People didn’t just see me as someone who could style they saw me as someone who understood how image functions differently depending on context, audience, and purpose.

Another key factor was word-of-mouth. Most of my opportunities came from prior work leading to the next one, because once people saw the results, they referred me into new spaces. That organic growth reinforced my reputation more than any single project.

Ultimately, my reputation was built on reliability, adaptability, and the ability to translate vision into execution across multiple industries.

Any advice for growing your clientele? What’s been most effective for you?

The most effective strategy for growing my clientele has been word-of-mouth referrals supported by consistent results.

In my field, reputation carries more weight than traditional marketing. Once I began consistently delivering strong outcomes helping clients refine their image, elevate their wardrobe, and show up more confidently in important moments people naturally started recommending me to others. That trust-based growth became the foundation of my client base.

Another key factor has been consistency. Every client experience reinforces the next opportunity. When someone sees that I can take their vision and translate it into something polished, intentional, and aligned with who they are, they are more likely to return and more likely to refer me.

I’ve also found that visibility in the right spaces matters. Being present in environments where image and presentation are important allowed my work to be seen in real time, which helped attract clients who were already looking for that level of intentional styling and direction.

Ultimately, my growth has come from letting the work speak first, building trust through execution, and allowing satisfied clients to become the main source of new opportunities.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @Sanctuarystyle_ / @Iambrycelove
• Facebook: Bryce Love
• Linkedin: Bryce Love
• Other: Email:sanctuarystyleco@gmail.com

Image Credits

Dominion Entertainment Group
Theatrical Outfit