Today we’d like to introduce you to Santana Boykin.
Hi Santana, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I’ve always been an entrepreneur even as a child, and have the passion to help others succeed. Coming from a small town called Aberdeen, Mississippi I knew there had to be more opportunities out there. I left Mississippi & moved to Georgia late 2010 to attend college, but right before the semester begin, we lost our mom.
This was definitely the most painful part of my life starting something new and not having the one who mattered the most to share it with.
Once I got to Atlanta in 2013 started attending networking events and I haven’t stopped since I got here. I even joined a modeling agency as a promo model to help promote lol! (almost forgot that) I would pass out flyers and CD’s help promote different artists. Ya see the hustle has always been in me not on me!!
Around 2016 I started doing background work around as an actor to make ends meet in ATLANTA for 3 years. I would go on countless auditions and casting calls trying to get my next big break even though I was being rejected I was determined to break into the industry.
Over time I made many connections within the acting industry and finally landed some roles in independent films like Liberty City on Amazon Prime. Little did I know my background journey would lead me to the Bravo network with an appearance on Blind Date & Boo 2 with Tyler Perry.
In 2019 I started a clothing boutique called House of Pearlzz inspired by mother. When I got my taxes, I used that money to purchase my inventory & I would sell outfits out of my car either pickup, delivery, pop-up shops, website, Fb market it didn’t matter.
During covid in 2020, I started a FB group called Prettie Girlz Hustle to help entrepreneurs find resources to help their businesses grow, and this community has over 8k members. In this group with have live educational videos, Q&A’s, and we always highlight other business owners with SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK!
Over time one year, I created three ebooks: How To Build your Business Credit, How to start a FB group, & How to Become a Virtual Assistant whom all have grossed over 3k. I create ebooks for other people, & I can help you publish your book/journal on Amazon.
In Spring 2022 I hosted my first Networking Business Brunch for entrepreneurs and business owners in Atlanta Georgia. As an entrepreneur, I want to see other people win and I look forward to connecting with many more business-minded professionals! Add me on Instagram @iamsantana_b
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
As an entrepreneur, there are some days you want to give up and call it quits, but then you remember why you started and who you do it for!! The hardest part is not having my mom around to share my success stories with, but I know she’s always with me.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a Business Consultant & I special in starting your LLC & building Business Credit.
Our goal at Prettie Girlz Hustle is to help women start their businesses & generate multiple streams of income.
What sets me apart from others is the drive, ambition, and determination I have to become successful and help others succeed as well!
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
My favorite book is “Believe it To Achieve It” by Brian Tracy. It helped me retrain my whole thought process along with the four agreements book.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.prettiegirlzhustle.org
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/prettiegirlzhustle
- Facebook: www.Facebook.com/prettiegirlzhustle
Image Credits
Photos by @_redlinephotography & @wintaohoto
