All the Fly Questions with... April Swapshire of Women on the Rise

April Swapshire of Beautiful Struggle

Next up on my fashion event blogging tour, is the Women on the Rise Expo on Saturday, Aug. 6, at Loft 65. The event, produced by April Swapshire's Beautiful Struggle and her partner LaTisha Taylor of You Can & You Will is more than just a fashion show. This positive, uplifting experience has something for everybody with motivational speakers, vendors, a back to school drive, complimentary food and more!

April answered a few questions via email and provided a link below to purchase a ticket...
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WHAT DO YOU DO?
I teamed up with another young lady and put our dreams together to start a non profit organization, "Women on the Rise" six months ago and this is our first expo.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT SO FAR?
Seeing my dreams become reality!

WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
I'm from St. Louis, Mo, but now I live in ATL. I moved for better opportunities and networking ability...

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
God, Pastor TD Jakes' book "Instinct", "Boss Women Pray" by Kachelle Kelly, and my nieces and nephews.

DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE?
I'm edgy and different! I love the 60's and 70's, I'm a hippie at heart with style and I'm really into art and tattoos, bell bottoms and crop tops .

WHAT'S YOUR FASHION MANTRA?
I love fashion and beauty inside and out; I basically pay attention to detail and most of all accessories.

WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT YOU REFUSE TO WEAR?
White pumps!

WHAT DOES FLY MEAN TO YOU?
Rising above all...

Tickets are going fast for the Women on the Rise purchase tickets here!