The Sisterhood Boutique: A Dream Fulfilled.
To God Be the Glory. I remember it like yesterday, October 15, 2007, the day I introduced the world to, Ivy Rose®, the FIRST African-American doll celebrating a sorority.   Four years later, I look back at the journey and I smile at the experience, the memories, and the friendships I gained, simply from my desire to "Dream Big!”  The time has come for me to move forward and take with me all the knowledge I gained as an entrepreneur to successfully move toward fulfilling my newest dream to become a lawyer.  As a third-year law student at the Howard University School of Law, I’m almost there!

My decision to apply to law school was fueled by my desire merge my business background and education with the law so I can advocate for business clients in the future as a corporate attorney. As many of you may know, in the course of launching TSB, I carefully followed all the legal and business steps to correctly do so.  However, despite my diligence, I ended up having trademark problems (with my own sorority) that were unforeseeable.  In 2008, I received noticed from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that the trademark application for my doll’s name, Ivy Rose®, had been opposed.  It was at that time that my desire to protect legal interest of businesses was born.  The USPTO eventually dismissed the claim and approve the Ivy Rose trademark in November 2010 of my second year in law school.  Despite the normal academic challenges of law school, that experience, alone, was invigorating and reaffirmed my decision to become a lawyer.

What’s Next?
GET JOB WITH A FIRM, GRADUATE (5.12.12), and PASS THE BAR!!!

 It really is just that simple. I believe in pursuing my passion with excellence and I am passionate about becoming a lawyer.  I  don’t define myself by what I do, but how I do it – Whatever “it” may be.  For me, practicing the law is only a small part of who I am. It does however, provide me with another platform to help others dream bigger and accomplish more!  In short, my purpose is much greater than a professional pursuit.

A Special Thank You.
I really appreciate all of my customers who have supported me with your purchases of Ivy Rose® and Ivy.  I am thankful for those of you who e-mailed or called me with words of encouragement and practical ideas. You helped me realize how great the dolls were.  You motivated and encouraged me through some of the toughest times with the business.

 My personal network of friends and family sustained me and through them God provided for me.  Words can never express the depth of my gratitude for each of you. Now, with God on my side, I have asked for His blessings as I move forward. I embrace the Prayer of Jabez ,“‘Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain.' So God granted him what he requested"
(1 Chronicles 4:9-10).