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#GOALS Tikila Wilcox Celebrates Her 30th By Opening Her First Boutique in Atlanta!
Female entrepreneurship is at an all time high. Women now make up 40 percent of new entrepreneurs in the United States — the highest percentage since 1996, according to the 2016 Kauffman Index of Startup Activity. Black female entrepreneurship in Atlanta, Georgia has blossomed especially in the entertainment business where Atlanta has become home to some of the biggest stars and artists shining light on the south’s unique fashion style and trends. She picture perfect boutique is the latest showroom now open in the heart of Atlanta perfect for your everyday looks and red carpet glam. We spoke with young boss, Tikila Wilcox about her journey to entrepreneurship while balancing motherhood and a list of other gigs that girl boss herself balances. Tikila is celebrating her 30th birthday today and couldn’t be more excited about her new business and boutique!
What made you want to become an entrepreneur?
TW: As a child I loved fashion, I’d like to say “it’s in me not on me” jokingly, I love to dress and style. I had my first job at sixteen and from there I knew I wanted to be on my own time.
What was the first step you took in putting your vision into motion?
TW: Getting into modeling and music videos were the first steps I took into breaking into the entertainment business. Entertainment goes hand in hand with fashion, it’s one big circle and I loved the fact that I could make my own schedule. Building exposure for you and your brand helps with marketing your business a lot.
What risks did you take with your business?
TW: I took risks by investing the last of my funds several times into my business. I’ve worked long days and nights without sleep because I rarely say “no” to a booking. The more I’m booked the more people I encounter. The more people I encounter the more clientele I receive.
What’s the best way to build your business and still keep yourself afloat financially?
TW: Stay focused on working towards your goals and focus on what’s important.
Top 3 things you would tell young females aspiring to own their own boutiques one day?
TW: Pray, Listen, and Act on it!
What sets “She Picture Perfect” boutique and brand apart from the rest?
TW: We provide a private shopping experience in our luxe showroom and we have an onsite lash technicians. We have trendy and unique pieces that you won’t find anywhere else in the city. She picture perfect provides a simple yet stylish, luxe shopping experience.
Visit The Showroom: 2459 Roosevelt Hwy Suite A5, College Park, Georgia
Social Media:
IG: shepictureperfect_boutique
Facebook: She Picture Perfect Boutique
Website: www.shepictureperfect.com
Highly acclaimed and much-loved singer, songwriter, rapper, producer and South London native Jessica Wilde kicks of her 2024 by joining forces with the incredible Josh Barry for a soulful Valentine’s Day release ‘Love Like This’, out 14th February.
Packed with soaring emotions and infused with smoky orchestral atmospheres, ‘Love Like This’ is a striking nu-soul gem which will be released on Wilde’s forthcoming album and follows her recent singles ‘Freak Out’ and ‘Feathers’ ft. Zoe Kypri. The two 2023 singles saw her pick up many spins on BBC Radio 1’s Future Artists with Jack Saunders, BBC Radio 1 Introducing with Jess Iszatt, John Kennedy’s X-Posure Daily on Radio X, playlist support across the board from Spotify, Apple, Youtube and Tidal amongst other acclaim. Josh Barry has also been picking up serious heat, recently featuring with Rudimental and Sigma, collaborating with Nile Rogers and opening for Rag ‘N’ Bone Man on tour. Josh Barry brings a dynamic force to the collab as he embodies the spirit of legendary icons like James Brown and Jimi Hendrix.
On ‘Love Like This’, Wilde explains, “When we got in the studio, the song basically wrote itself, we wanted to capture that raw soulful essence in our husky tones, and a nostalgic feeling of those classic Marvin Gaye love songs but with a 2024 flip.”
As the dreamy, smooth track escalates, Wilde and Barry’s yearning vocals entwine with epic effect as the pair find the ‘Love Like This’ that they have been searching and waiting for. The release comes with a Valentine’s launch show at the iconic ‘The Bedford’ and a 6-part Instagram & TikTok reel series, released every other day from 16th February, which everyone should tune into to see Wilde and Barry explore the track’s steamy and romantic themes in more depth through nostalgic aesthetics.
2024 looks set to be an exciting new year for Wilde. With her album on the horizon, she has been gaining growing support from not only BBC Radio 1 but also 6 Music, BBC Radio London, KISS, editorial playlist support across DSPs, as well as features in CLASH, Complex, Wonderland, The Independent and many more.
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