Today we’d like to introduce you to Marlo Hampton.
Marlo is a television personality, fashion expert, and entrepreneur from The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She was a ward of the state who grew up in the foster care system due to her mother’s drug addiction and abuse.
He was born in Clearwater, Florida. She was raised in the Foster care due to her mother’s drug addiction and abuse. She earned her BA in social work from the College of Art and Science at the University of Southern Florida.
Marlo owned the Red Carpet Boutique at Perimeter Mall for three years.
In 2015, he established the Art of Style tour to inspire not only aspiring fashion designers and stylists but to educate the everyday woman on fashion tips and tricks.
Marlo was the Style Ambassador for the 2016 Atlanta International Fashion Week.
Marlo created Glam It UP, Inc. a 501c3 in 2011 to encourage young girls in the foster care system to excel beyond their current status to achieve success in all areas of their lives.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Nothing has been smooth in my life, but I am a fighter. Moving to Atlanta opened so many doors for me and my goal is to do the same for women.
Advise Marlo gives to young women – Marlo’s tells the young girls she’s mentors via her foster care non profit “Glam It Up, Inc.” to set goals and plan ways to follow through on them, to use social media as a tool to network with people in your industry or who you admire and also as an educational tool, there is so much information on the net and seeing others achievement is good inspiration. All of that can be seen on social media.
Please tell us about Simply Marlo LLC, Arrie and Emma.
– Television personality |
– Fashion Expert – has appeared on NBC’s “Atlanta and Co” and Essence Live and Sister Circle as a Fashion Expert.
– Entrepreneur – Owner of Simply Marlo LLC, which houses gently used designer items worn on red carpets and television appearances and an apparel merchandise line designed around #Marlomoji emoji package sold on her website.
Marlo’s mother name is Emma Willis and her foster grandmother’s name is Arrie Holmes. Their fashion sense and what they taught her inspired her to create the fashion and home line “Arrie & Emma” which includes Jewelry, Sunglasses, Pillows, and more. The line, launching fall 2018 will feature quality fashion-forward items at affordable rates. Marlo’s goal is for customers to feel fabulous and luxurious without breaking the bank.
– Executive Producer of the digital talk show, “Marlo’s Closet” and the fan mail digital series “Ask Marlo.’
Are there any apps, books, podcasts or other resources that you’ve benefited from using?
– The Bible App
– Fashion Magazines
– Uses social media: Twitter to express herself, Instagram to research new people and trends.
– Loves to try new restaurants with adventurous menus and meet people. She is a big people person and loves to vibe off of others energy.
– Loves to visit thrift stores to find one of a kind vintage pieces, especially sequins. Gives Marlo inspiration and makes her extra creative for when designing her own line.
– She is very family oriented, spend time with family and friends especially her 15 nieces and nephews. Loves to Facetime with her foster Grandmother Arrie who helps to keep her spirits high and in a positive mindstate.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.marlohampton.com
- Email: info@marlohampton.com
- Instagram: @MarloHampton
- Facebook: Marlo Hamptom
- Twitter: @iheartmarlo
- Other: @arrieandemma
Image Credit:
Simply Marlo LLC, Driven By LMG
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