Meet Awa Diop of Original Shea Butter House in Sandy Springs

Today we’d like to introduce you to Awa Diop.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Awa. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I am originally from Senegal, Africa. I moved to the United States 13 years ago in hopes to have the “American Dream”. I’d like to think that I’ve achieved success, but I’m nowhere near finished working toward my dream.

My grandmother taught me the benefits of shea butter and how to create all types of beauty products from the natural shea nut. Shea butter helps cosmetically and is also used to soothe sprains and strains, relieve skin conditions, and is an effective nasal decongestant. I never imagined that I would continue the works of my Grandmother back in Senegal, but I recognized once I moved to America that, even thousands of miles away, my African roots are still present.

In addition to being a hard working business woman, I’m also a mother of a set of 9-year-old twins that were diagnosed with autism. My boys serve as my inspiration and keep me motivated to keep my dream going.

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It has not been a smooth road getting Original Shea Butter House where it is today. Our struggles were in the form of financial struggles. Some businesses are fortunate enough to get started with some assistance, whether that be investments or loans. However, we had no monetary assistance and I had to build the business was built without any loans or investments.

We’d love to hear more about your business.
The Original Shea Butter House started its humble beginnings with a vision to feature –affordable, natural, and unrefined skin care products. Although, the Original Shea Butter House is relatively new to the marketplace –products being featured are not compromised by chemicals, preservatives or exposed to impurities. As a result, customers have come to rely upon the purity of the product and the many benefits associated with OSBH’s natural product line –they are also delighted with the affordable price structure being afforded them as well!

What were you like growing up?
Growing up I was a hard worker. My mother owned her own bar and restaurant, so I was exposed to work and women in business at a young age. Watching and working with her allowed me the develop some of the business skills I utilize today.

Pricing:

• Unrefined Shea Butter – 4oz – $15
• Unrefined Shea Butter Soap – $6
• Black Soap – $10
• Various Oils (Moringa, Crabwood, Senegalese Hibiscus) – $15

Contact Info:

• Address: 7875 Roswell Rd b, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
• Website: http://www.atlantasheabutter.com/
• Phone: (404) 735-0533
• Email: info@atlantasheabutter.com
• Instagram: @OriginalSheaButter
• Facebook: Original Shea Butter House

Image Credit:
TS Photo Design and PB Photography