Nannie Grace Croney
CEO & Founder
Nannie Grace Croney, born and raised in Hopkinsville, Kentucky she has always had the desire to create. Learning from her seamstress grandmother whom she observed from an early age, the beautiful creations were her first true inspirations.
Nannie is a dual Masters student at the University of Louisville, pursuing a Masters of Science in Social Work and Masters of Arts in Pan-African Studies. Her passion for black people and strong faith turned her vision of custom creations into Dope Designs by Nannie. With the motto, you can image it and it can be created she specializes in all custom designs.
"You have the power to change perception, to inspire and empower, to show people how to embrace their complications and flaws and see the true beauty that's inside all of us." - Beyonce
The Team
COREY THOMAS
"BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER"
"I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want." -Muhammad Ali
JOLANDA BURTON
"STRATEGY ASSOCIATE"
“I’m convinced that we black women possess a special indestructible strength that allows us to not only get down, but the get up, to get through, and to get over.” - Janet Jackson
SYDNEY WADDELL
"PROJECT MANAGER & MAKEUP ARTIST"
“Black women were created of brown sugar and warm honey. the sweetest thing to bless the earth. Be wary of anyone who tells you otherwise.” –Alexandra Elle
KENDRA MALONE
"CREATIVE DIRECTOR"
“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” –Audre Lorde
COURTNEY TAYLOR
"SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE REP."
“Don’t settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had. We need to live the best that’s in us.” –Angela Bassett