I N S P O

It’s been a heavy week...and a stark reminder that the racial injustices we’ve faced for 400 years still plague us to this day. As a black woman, with a black husband and son, the fear of what may happen to them simply just being in this world frightens me daily. I sincerely hope one day, that constant thought will be a distant memory. To my white friends and clients who have posted for Blackout Tuesday to show your solidarity with us; thank you. Your support means everythi...ng. Please remember that the unity we’ve displayed during this unfortunate time, goes beyond today. It must be a way of life, which for some of us, will mean changed behaviors, self accountability, as well as holding others accountable. It also means not being afraid to speak up if you witness prejudice happening around you, which most often may come from the most intimate settings, like being amongst family, friends, and coworkers. From here on out, we must all make a collective effort to do better, and be better. Let’s be the change we want to see. Love always & looking forward to a brighter future...xoxo, Gin See more

To our fallen soldiers, and those who continue to fight... from the battlefields, to our local Healthcare heroes & First Responders.... We honor you today and always. Thank you for your service and unwavering bravery - we are forever indebted to you all! Hope everyone had a fun and safe Holiday

5 things I’ve been reminded of during this pandemic: 1. Eat Well 2. Drink Lots of Water 3. Stay Positive 4. Less is More... 5. Purging is Good for the Soul; This includes Mind, Body, Soul & WARDROBE! * Let Gin virtually help you sort through your closet by repurposing your classic pieces and dishing or donating the unnecessary. This Winter and Spring months were rough. Let’s step into Summer of 2020 feeling confident, healthy, and looking damn good. Book now at shopinspo.com/services (link in bio). . See you soon. Xoxo . #inspo #theinspoboutique #shopinspo #closetpurge #closetcleanse #designdetox #selflove #healthylifestyle #style #art #life #aspiretoinspire See more

On March 16th, 2017, I signed a lease, picked up keys, and never looked back. I was scared, nervous, but most of all excited to embark on something I knew would be one of the most rewarding challenges of my career. My very own storefront - a boutique I named, INSPO; a space where people would convene, be inspired, and leave feeling better than they came. Two months later, on May 13th, 3 years ago yesterday, we opened our doors. Sharing my baby with the world has been one of... the highlights of my life. INSPO was more than just a store, it was an experience...a home away from home. It was fun...it was warm, it was peaceful... it was a safe haven for guests of any age, race, size, or background to come shop, talk, laugh, cry, or simply just be. It was a vibe, a society, a people-hood. And it pains me to say that just over a week ago, we had to close. . Any Entrepreneur will tell you that running a business is hard. Running a storefront is that plus some. You are the face of your brand, but also the person running the store, doing the buying, hiring, firing, managing events, website, paying rent, taxes, maintaining compliance, etc. It was a never ending job but I loved it. And although we’ve had rocky times, I was optimistic about the Spring market. And then came RONA. Not only did she impact my business, but I’ve spent the last month+ nursing my husband back to health from contracting it himself. It has taken an unimaginable toll on our family. Even now, I’ve received no gov’t assistance for the store, & was still paying rent bc our landlord is...some words I won’t say. From a business standpoint, we feel the nature of some non-essential Brick & Mortar businesses, esp retail, may be changed indefinitely. With our rent & overhead, it was a gamble we would not continue to take. . The good news is we WILL continue online! Stay tuned for an improved website & fun new Style & Life services at shopinspo.com. 20% of sales will go into a fund for someone in need: cashapp $INSPOCARES. For now, we’d like to say THANK YOU. To all of our customers, MOPS, friends, & ppl who’ve supported us from afar; YOU ARE INSPO. Thank you for 3 yrs of magic. Love & see you soon. Xo @ I N S P O See more