We had the good fortune of connecting with Sheba Ellis and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sheba, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
To me, risk is about embracing challenges which sometimes push me out of my comfort zone. Is it uncomfortable at times? Yes lol but in the words of Whitney Houston “ How will I know”. Without taking the initial step into the unknown, I would miss out on achieving and growth in the next phase of my life

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
In 2021, I reached a pivotal moment in my life. I decided to leave my previous job to follow a path I had envisioned since my college days. Now, with almost 4 years of experience as a bank teller and a year and a half as a part-time retail cashier, I truly embrace the journey of pursuing my goals. In 2021, I not only shifted my professional path to banking, but also, embrace a lifelong dream of becoming a model and actress. In a span of almost 4 years, I’ve walked in over 10 fashion shows, perform in 3 stage plays as well as three TV shows, and participated in numerous photo shoots. This journey has allowed me to connect with incredible individuals in the industry for lasting bonds, and even traveled to New York for fashion week. These experiences have been instrumental in shaping my brand and story.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
First and foremost, I wanna thank God because without him, I would not be where I’m at today. I want to thank my family and friends for supporting me since day one of my journey. I also wanna think the designers, producers , directors and writers for believing in me and giving me a chance to portray my skill and my gift either on the runway or on screen.

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Image Credits
Jeffery Bowens Photography Josh Cotner (dsp_images) Terrell Maxwell Photography

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