Today we’d like to introduce you to Sasha Coleman.
Sasha, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
Last summer, I thought of the idea of starting a sunglasses business but I wasn’t sure if it’d be successful or not so I hesitated. Although I doubted it, I just kept thinking about it so I started planning and looking for different vendors and eventually set a launch date. I launched on July 23, 2020, because this date is significant for me. I lost one of my childhood friends to gun violence on July 23, 2019, so I decided to launch Tunnel Vzn on that same date this year. Keeping a tunnel vision means staying focused on a specific thing no matter what and that’s what I aspire to do. I wish to continue being resilient even in the face of adversity, stay focused and be successful for myself, of course, but also for my loved ones (alive and deceased) whom I love and care for dearly. This is for y’all.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
The road has been a bit bumpy but I didn’t expect it to be easy. I would say one thing that I struggle with is promoting my business on a daily basis. Since I’m a full-time student, it’s kind of hard to remember to post on social media because my focus isn’t on that. I would say one thing that helps is purchasing planners! Another struggle is just keeping the faith and just having hope that my business will succeed.
Please tell us about Tunnel Vzn.
Tunnel Vzn is a small black-owned sunglasses business located in Atlanta, GA. Our main goal is to make everyone look and feel like a boss. We have a variety of different colors and styles so there are many options to choose from for both men and women. I’m very proud that we are achieving our main goal, honestly. I love seeing my customers wearing their Tunnel Vzn frames looking fabulous.
Contact Info:
- Website: tunnelvznbysashacee.com
- Phone: 6784538377
- Email: tunnelvzncustomerservice@gmail.com
- Instagram: tunnelvznbysashacee
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