We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Sharryn Harewood. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Sharryn below.
Sharryn, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to go back in time and hear the story of how you came up with the name of your brand?
Gran Cee Handbags & Accessories is a fashion staple for the modern, beautiful, strong, empowered woman. The brand is devoted to helping all women, look their best, feel their best and be their best.
As a proud New Yorker, Founder & Owner Sharryn Harewood infused her love for New York fashion and love for her mother into creating her business. The name GranCee celebrates the matriarch of her family.
Owner Sharryn Harewood infused her love for New York fashion and love for her mother into creating her business.
A driving force in Sharryn’s life, her mother was a symbol of style, beauty and fashion. As a bold, confident woman she simply refused to be called “grandmother”. Using her creativity and style, Sharryn’s mother created the name GranCee. She combined the title “Gran” along with “C” which represented the first letter in her last name “Cobbs”. This was the name she used to sign cards and letters to her grandson. Sharryn Harewood’s GranCee passed away in 2015 at the age of 81. Although no longer here in person, her vivacious sense of style and vibrant spirit can be seen and felt throughout every collection.
Sharryn, 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?
Gran Cee Handbags & Accessories has carved a niche as the exclusive provider of designer inspired handbags, necklaces, fashion accessories and seasonal apparel for all women. Gran Cee Handbags & Accessories is a contemporary women’s lifestyle brand inspired by the fashion capitals of the world: New York, L.A. and London. Since its launch in 2016, GranCee’s mission and vision to transform the lives of women through fashion has had a tremendous impact on women everywhere. Influenced by a variety of styles and trends from fashion weeks throughout the world, Founder & Owner Sharryn Harewood meticulously blends bold prints, shapes, colors and patterns into all of her curated collections. Combining her successful travel career and passion for fashion, Sharryn Harewood is building a business centered on empowerment, diversity, exclusivity and personal style. From stunning statement necklaces to abstract designed handbags, she continues to deliver one of a kind fashion accessories without fail. Regardless of your style preference, the GranCee brand caters to women of all sizes, ages, races, ethnicities and cultures. With a reputation for hosting extravagant Pop Up Boutiques and fun-filled Facebook Live events, GranCee Handbags & Accessories is always celebrating womanhood, fashion, style and fascinating collections. GranCee Handbags & Accessories delivers a lifestyle shopping experience that is personalized, and customized to online shoppers taste and fashion needs. All of your favorite collections in exciting styles, designs and colors are available for purchase at www.shopgrancee.com.
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
In March 2021, I was faced once again with a health challenge….my endometrial cancer had returned after 9 years. I have completed another 18 rounds of chemo again, which I call “spa treatments”. I am now on a monthly maintenance chemo schedule. In July, I celebrated my 67th birthday! With my strong faith in God, the support of my amazing family, friends and angels, GranCee continues to empower women to make a difference no matter their age! As they say, “You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice”.
What’s been the best source of new clients for you?
The power of Networking and Collaboration have been key in building relationships and meeting new clients. Networking Groups such as Xperience Connections, Women Entrepreneurs Rock, League of Girlfriends and TEAM Referral Global Network have been instrumental.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.shopgrancee.com
- Instagram: @shopgrancee
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShopGranCee