S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N
WHAT IS YOUR MISSION?
"A Girl Like Me Art" is built upon my belief
that "girls can't be what they can't see," so I in-
tend to show them. My mission is to disrupt
outdated gender roles by empowering young
girls and women to define their own role in
the world through inspiring artwork that
shows them any dream is possible.
HOW HAS YOUR BUSINESS SHIFTED
BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC?
Fortunately, I exhibited at the Atlanta Mart
in January 2020, just before COVID-19
hijacked our lives. I was able to secure 14 new
wholesale accounts, which helped my business
survive last year. As physical wholesale mar-
ketplaces closed, online marketplaces became
the only game in town. "A Girl Like Me Art"
is now in more than 30 retail locations across
the U.S. and Canada. My art is exclusively
available in Middle Georgia at Travis Jean
Emporium. Owner Scott Mitchell did an
outstanding job creatively ramping up his on-
line sales, which benefited my brand as well.
WHAT IS THE MOST GRATIFYING
PART OF YOUR JOB?
I still get so excited when a young girl or
woman connects with a piece of art that I
created. I still do a happy dance every time I
secure my art in another shop or gallery. I re-
member the first time a father bought a piece
of art for his daughter to empower her to use
her voice. I remember when a mother bought
an original piece for her daughter because it
brought her to (happy) tears. "ese are the
most gratifying moments.
2021 Women in Business
SHE KEENE
CEO, OWNER & ARTIST
A GIRL LIKE ME ART
PO BOX 154 BOLINGBROKE
478-394-3447
AGIRLLIKEMEART.COM
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