The Mission
To cultivate confidence through fashion and style.
The Vision
We strive to be the premier destination for entrepreneurs, #mompreneurs, C-suite Executives and high-performing professionals who want to elevate their style with ease and show up both powerfully and authentically.
The Values
> Everybody and every body is important, valuable, and has a place in the YCS community.
> Elevated style can be accessible to anyone, anywhere.
> Diversity is respected and celebrated in our community. All are welcome at YCS.
Meet the Owner
Erika Cartledge, Image Architect + Style Expert
Erika is the Founder + CEO of The YCS Styling Agency, a platform she established to assist clients in enhancing their personal style and boosting their confidence. Through a diverse array of services including personal styling, educational courses, eBooks, and a renowned blog, The YCS Styling Agency aims to make personal styling accessible to all.
With over a decade of experience and a Certificate in Image Consulting from the International Association of Professional Image Consultants, Erika specializes in plus-size, maternity, career, and special event styling.
Beyond her styling endeavors, Erika is co-founder of with Heather + Erika where she helps aspiring, new, and growing entrepreneurs make their first $100K. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Tumaini DC, Inc. When not immersed in the world of fashion, Erika enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, indulging in retail therapy, exploring new destinations, and listening to podcasts. A proud alumna of Howard University, Erika transitioned from a career in finance and philanthropy to full-time entrepreneurship. She currently resides in the vibrant DC metro-area with her husband Roger and their three children.
My Style Philosophy:
Chic isn’t an adjective; it’s a way of life.
My Style Must-Haves:
- Little Bold Dress
- Structured Work Tote
- Leopard Print Loafers
- Fashion Forward Sneakers
- Well-Manicured Nails
- A Big Smile
Certifications + Memberships:
International Association of Professional Image Consultants
Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women: Black in Business, Inaugural Cohort
Meet the Team
Daisha is a self- motivated, goal oriented, fashion industry professional with 4 years of experience in fashion merchandising and marketing, styling, content creation, consulting and in terms of visual merchandising both brick and mortar and e-commerce background and experience. She has a keen eye for the latest styles and successfully applies current and relevant trends in the industry when styling clients. Daisha excels at delivering customized and personalized experiences to her clients.
Ean C. Swinton, Virtual Assistant
Ean C. Swinton is a Strategic Account Manager at AssistRx headquartered in Orlando, FL. He graduated from Loyola University formerly Loyola College in Maryland with his B.S. In Biology and Psychology. Ean has taken the skills he has acquired throughout his career and launched his own Virtual Assistant agency which helps a vast array of clientele including entrepreneurs and small businesses owners. The mission of his business is to help assist clients with smaller administrative tasks to redirect their focus to the development and expansion of their business.
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