We had the good fortune of connecting with The Fabulous DeAnna DuPree and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi The Fabulous, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
My path to a creative career was divinely chosen for me. After so many failed attempts in corporate America, and dead end jobs, I sought the wise counsel of the great Rick Warren by way of his bestselling book, The Purpose Driven Life. He posed two very poignant questions; what would you do for free?
What do you get lost in doing?
Stuck in silence for many days, pondering with my (then perceived) shallow answer, shopping and partying… set me on a path of self-discovery.
After so many sullen nights in despair, I asked God why would he make me so dumb ? Why did i despise “working”so much? Why do I find so much joy when I’m out in high-energy environments, with my friends, good music, and good food. Why did “partying” feel so RIGHT to me?
Sharing my lulls with a few friends, someone mutters “Do you think Oprah shops for herself?” BOOM!! THAT WAS IT!! My path was now made clear, my world and existence had meaning! That one question sent me down a rabbit hole of joy, possibility, and enlightenment.
It wasn’t too soon after that where I discovered the Myers’s Briggs Test, which guided me directly to my purpose ; To teach, empower, commune, play, and create . Building A career and business as an Image Consultant and Visual Branding Strategist kinda only makes sense.
Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
As a wardrobe stylist, visual branding strategist, and image consultant, it was important to understand the significance of my work; it tells the clients story. It has the ability to increase or decrease their perceived value. Their style, their outfit, their confidence, their social media posts, their website, their logo … all of it tells a story… without them saying a word.
Once I realized this very important fact, it changed the trajectory of my business, and how I served my clients.
THE AHA MOMENT! Not only could I help my clients with confidence boosting wardrobe capsules,I could also guide them along a beautiful path of Client Attraction & Relationship Marketing.
Once we at Impeccable Style understand where they’re going, and who it is they’re becoming, the fun begins! We show our clients how to dress to connect, then we dress the brand. From logo enhancements, designing a polished social media presence, to creating scroll-stopping content,
I’m so proud of the amazing team we have; our team consists of a Visual Content Creator, Digital Marketing Consultant, A Funnel Builder (email marketing), an Image Consulting (myself), and a Visual Story Teller…. Like how can they lose?!?
Our desire is to level the playing field for solopreneurs. Our mission is to help them Get Dressed. Show up, Stand Out, and Get Noticed.
Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
You cannot visit LA without an afternoon at Terranea, a full day at play in Magic Mountain or Disneyland, a horseback ride in the canyons, and chill day in Malibu…cocktails at Nobu of course, and a Sunday drive to Palm Springs or Santa Barbara, enjoying the locals, the culture, and chill vibes. Theres’ so many incredible eateries in LA, I wouldn’t even know where to begin. But I’d definitely check out local comics at The Laugh Factory or The Improv.
Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I absolutely would not be here if not for
My faith. My Lord & Savior Jesus Christ
Rick Warren, and his masterpiece, The Purpose Driven Life
Too Smart Girls
American Business Women Association – Orange County Chapter
The School of Style, Hollywood
The late Deborah Thorne & John Norris III (God rest their souls)
BNI
The KNOW Women
The Goddesses of Eden
My incredible dream team
Website: DeAnnaDuPree.com
Instagram: @thefablousdeannadupree
Youtube: You.tu.be.com/thefabulousDeAnnaDuPree
Other: Impeccablestylellc.com Impeccablestyleacademy.com
Image Credits
Coco Dixon Jhay Advincula Beverly Shumway