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Who? Ahyana, 25

Where? West Philadelphia

What do you do? I am a graduate student and crisis intervention counselor by day and the owner of Phreedum, a socially conscious clothing line for men, women, and infants dedicated to using the creativity of design to raise money for nonprofit organizations by nights and weekends. 

What inspires you? The belief that people have unmeasurable amounts of talent and potential, given a little help from non profit organizations, they have the opportunity to actualize such talent and potential. Non profit organizations use a great deal of creativity and ingenuity to help people and they can use a little support as they support others. It's all about an opportunity to provide hope and possibility, these two things are endless fuel for life's journey. 

Why are you Fly? Despite a poor economy, working full time and being in school full time, I am still committed to using what I am passionate about, art/fashion,  to help others become what they desire to be. 

Advice: Don't settle. Dare to have a vision and work towards making it become a reality. Be relentless and unforgiving of failure. Phreedum is a brand that has been my personal journey to freely pursue what I was born to do and to help others do the same. So as I have figured out, amidst the journey, be willing to help others traveling your same road.

Comments

[wholesale clothing]

Nicely said. I like your way of writing. Will certainly visit your site more often now.

-mikee

[donna]

Love her designs and this is the 1st I've heard of this company plus what a busy woman, very inspirational!

[Shirley Ende-Saxe]

I am inspired by your blog and by those you feature, wonderful work!

[Carol King]

The aroma of success is coming through! How sweet and so are you Fly Girl!
I am so proud to call you my daughter,

[Shan]

you rock! girl!!!! <3

[Domenique]

i'm so proud of you Ahyana... i love when my peers are making a difference through their creativity

[Milan]

She def is fly! Luv her philosophy.