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

Hi Dejah, every day, we about how much execution matters, but we think ideas matter as well. How did you come up with the idea for your business?
Wandaful Beauty Cosmetics is a brand named after my late mother. I wanted to honor her name and boldness. Her name was Wanda which means a wanderer; someone who is adventurous so I turned Wanda into Wandaful Cosmetics because it’s something I myself can relate to in so many ways!
What better way to join the creatively bold and humble than to contribute to a Wandaful experience.

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.
My brand is for the women who love to stand out and it’s also for the women who still remain humble. Have you ever took a moment to sit and watch Gods creation? The bold animals and colors mixing with the very subtle and soft features of nature it’s just beautiful, that’s how I want my brand to feel. At one point I didn’t want to do makeup anymore but God kept bringing it back to me that’s how I know he wants me to show what’s inside of me. He also showed me it’s okay to take time away to figure out what you like; at times I wish I could just pack up and go drive to the hills and rainforest, there’s where the idea of being a wanderer comes from!
I just can’t wait to expand the brand so the full vision comes to life !

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Whew okay so I actually have a little tour guide I send to my Airbnb guest lol so

For starters I always make a mean southern breakfast to start the day 😏

Monday- Indoor skydiving then Lunch at moxies then an art gallery downtown, dinner at rouxpour and of course Jazz night at Avant garden

Tuesday- go to the butterfly exhibit or the color factory then drinks and tacos at Ruchi’s or Cyclone
Then skating at funcitysk8

Wednesday- brunch at dish society then we go ride scooters downtown and a candle workshop then dinner at MAD

Thursday- breakfast at the breakfast klub then rooftop cinema and then dinner at joey uptown then urban smoke for the vibes

Friday-brunch at honey hole, immediately after we go to the cove then we going to the warwick for dinner, after dinner bar2200

Saturday-brunch at Phil and Derek’s then if we make it , the puttery or loft 18 then for dinner thirteen and after dinner we going to the basement

Sunday-we going to church miss mamas, then we going to Chapman and Kirby after that is a mystery!

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?
The very first person that deserves all the praise is God. He placed this idea, name and talent in me from the very beginning. He’s helped me practice my marketing and makeup skills, he’s been with me every step of the way! He’s there to cheer me on and guide me through it all, I absolutely couldn’t do a thing without him! Glory be to God !

Website: https://booking.appointy.com/WandafulBeauty

Instagram: @wandafulcosmetics

Other: Personal Instagram @louiebeauty_

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