At JoLyns we strive to build up individuals' self-confidence while empowering their self-image from the inside out. Our goal is to help women and men of anll cultures and backgrounds to embrace their authentic beauty. We dream that when you wear JoLyns clothing that it highlights your unique personality. From personal styling, custom designed fashion, and vintage merchandise JoLyns offers styles that are affordable to all no matter their budget! When you look your best... you feel your best, and when you feel your best... you're ready to show up as the best version of you everywhere you go.
I started this business so youth and young adults can feel confident in who they are and love the way God created them. I love being able to style, design, and create fashion products that are unique to each client's authentic personality yet also affordable. Every color, pattern, fabric, and texture create a design that tells a different story. My love for the Fashion Industry causes me to bring abstract, eye-catching merchandise that will grasp my client's attention and leave a lasting impression in their wardrobe. We hope to always make our customers' shopping experience feel special and one of a kind. We want our clients to know that each product or service is done with love by hand to make sure it is of the highest quality and satisfaction. JoLyns takes pride in being a platform that believes in love, empowerment, and vulnerability as we inspire to positively impact the the current and future generations of youth and adults through the industry of fashion.
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Meeting, convention, and special Events coordinator
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Career services
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Seamstress
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Business branding
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Entrepreneurship
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Marketing skills
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Community Development
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Creative
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Integrity
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Dependable
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Organized
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Time management Skills
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Attentive
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Self motivated
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Fast learner
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Optimistic
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Innovative
The owner and designer JoAnna S. Lyn Lewis has had a passion for fashion since the age of 8. Designing, sewing, and styling now for over 12 years led her into launch JoLyns L.L.C. ; her own small business in 2021 in the fashion industry. Now holding a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, she inspires to aluminate the industry by empowering women and men through clothing. Her own journey of self-love, self-awareness, and self-improvement inspires her to help other youth and young adults seek, find, and love the beautiful version of themselves they are today.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE. MAJOR IN FASHION MERCHANDISING
MINOR MEETING, CONVENTION, EXPOSITION PLANNING
Western Kentucky University Class of 2022
YOUTH PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
Design and production Class of 2016
DUPONT MANUAL HIGH SCHOOL
CREATIVE ADS/ BANNERS DESIGNER
Clay Luxury Kids ATL.GA | Jun - Sep 2020
• Ist Place Designer of piece and tech pack competition summer 2020 internship
• Creating social media and Marketing ads, designing display windows for Phipps Plaza
COSTUMING SEAMSTRESS
Western Kentucky University | Feb - Nov 2018
• Ist Place Designer of piece and tech pack competition summer 2020 internship
• Develop.design.and sew innovative apparel ideas. trends. and concepts accepted by target market.
Youth Performing Arts School LOU.KY | Aug 2012 - May 2016
• Produced 16 theater and dance shows in Design and Production program of YPAS
• Holdino positions such as back stage run crew. costume assistant. and wardrobe supervisor.
COLLEGE AND CAREER COACH
Valley High School Dec 2022 - current
• assist high school students with applving for financial aid, scholarships colleges, and other higher education programs. I also coordinated and implemented college and career based events and field trips.
SEAMSTRESS // SEWING OPERATOR
Prep staffing - Sportswear Inc. | Oct 2020 - April 21/Aug-Dec 2021
• Construct and sew sportswear clothing and merchandise producing final product for consumer.
Retail SALES associate
Ross Dress For Less LOU.KY I Jun 2018- Jan 2020
• Stocking merchandising on sales floor. Displays and window assisting
• Greeting customers, answering guestions, offering assistance, product knowledge/selling skills
EVENT COORDINATOR
Mar 2020
• Organizing meetings, banquets, and conferences for special guests.
• Coordinating details such as decor. catering, equipment. promotional materials.
PRACTICUM
Fruit of The Loom BG.KY | Aug - Dec 2018
• Identify and analyze sewn goods in relation to fibers. quality. performance, and end use for consumer