Anistia Thomas is one of Michigan’s Top Businesswomen Leaders circumventing the areas of Entrepreneurship, Economic Development & Empowerment. She is recognized as the Founder of Michigan’s most promising civic organizational initiatives and showcasing Michigan’s top entrepreneurial talent. With a background of 15 years entrepreneurial experience in fashion design and consulting with a heart devoted to the Celebrity fashion industry, Anistia designed for A -list celebrities and formerly ran the JarLuxe Foundation in NYC, a Luxury Fashion 501(C)3 organization that empowered and endowed minority youth pursuing fashion business careers.

She has stated, “My purpose in life is reflected in my work and volunteer experiences over the last two decades. While I’ve been recognized for my personal accomplishments, they simply reflect my life-long commitment to serve others by using my skill set to improve their lives. They are my ‘why’ – without them, I am nothing. All my experiences, professional background, and all facets of my personal story, good and bad, has prepared me for this next chapter in my life, which is to win my campaign for the Michigan House of Representatives District 7. Now, more than ever, we need effective leadership, and I’ve always been an activist to effect change. My goals are too big to accomplish alone, I need your support.”

During the interview, Anistia was asked a number of questions pertaining to why she has decided to take on this role and responsibility and what improvements she can make if she is elected as Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 7.

Anistia is currently a National Board Director of The National Business League (NBL), Inc., a historical organization founded by Booker T. Washington in the year 1900.Anistia has been the recipient of the National Women of Excellence Award, National Women’s Business Owners Association’s Top 10 Businesswoman of the Year, City of Detroit Special Recognition Office of Mayor Mike Duggan, The New Business Award, The Blue Vase, The Cornerstone Award, The Championship Award, (2) Topper's Club, District Dazzler, Cornerstone School’s Black History Maker of the Year Award, Michigan Women’s Foundation Business Awardee, and Motor City Match Award (2016), Detroit Development Fund Awardee. She has also served as a keynote speaker to groups including Capitol Hill, the NAACP & The Negro Women’s Business League and the United Nations.

Anistia has also been featured in The Huffington Post, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Ebony, Suntimes, LA Times, New York Times, Michigan Chronicle, Washington Post, The Female CEO United Kingdom, Google Magazine, & CNN to name a few.

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