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CEO and Designer of Sassy Jones Talks Kenyan Girl’s Dormitory Project [Interview]

As the CEO and creative force behind Sassy Jones, a lifestyle and fashion brand valued at $80 million, Charis Jones has carved a unique niche in

CEO and Chief Designer of Sassy Jones
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CEO and Designer of Sassy Jones Talks Kenyan Girl’s Dormitory Project [Interview]

As the CEO and creative force behind Sassy Jones, a lifestyle and fashion brand valued at $80 million, Charis Jones has carved a unique niche in the global e-commerce. However, Jones’ impact extends far beyond the fashion industry. She became the first black female entrepreneur to construct two girls’ dormitories at a Kenyan education center.

 

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Charis Jones’ mission is deeply personal. After selling her Mercedes Benz to finance her first trade show in 2015 while raising 5-month-old twin boys. She has grown Sassy Jones by an astonishing 12,000 percent over four years. It’s reached a coveted peak spot of #24 on the prestigious INC 5000 list from the 3 times the brand has been listed.

 

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