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

Hi Andrea, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Because throughout my career I was not given the opportunity to express my creativity. I have always had a burning desire to share in a creative passion. Having my own brand has allowed me to express my creativity in my own way.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I have always loved fashion and beauty. I went to college for fashion merchandising. I want to be able to help women of middle age and older to be able to still have fun with fashion and beauty where it can be affordable. Life is always going to have challenges to me it has not been about avoiding challenges but facing them head on. The biggest lesson is to love myself and to be kind to myself. That even though life can be complicated and a struggle at times you keep pushing through and the prize will be at the end

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Here in downtown Greenville we have many small art stores and galleries. I love going to coffee underground to sit in a comfy sofa or table and have one of their delicious coffees and cake just talk. I love going to the swamp rabbit trail for a nice long hike taking in all the scenery what Greenville has to offer. For dinner I love Giovanni’s for the authentic Italian meals very nice older man that makes you feel your grandfather is taking care of you. Greenville has so much to offer especially if you love art and music.

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?
My husband not only is he my best friend but he has been my biggest supporter. He has helped me come up with ideas and helped me expand my creativity. If it wasn’t for him and his support I’m not sure if I would have kept pursuing my career further

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