Awards & Nominations
Runner Up: Business Trailblazer Award 2024
"The awards honored outstanding individuals and organizations who have made a lasting impact on Asheville’s Black community. In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation, this year’s event carried an even deeper significance. It was not just about celebrating success; it was about honoring resilience, leadership, and the unwavering spirit of those who continue to uplift our community despite adversity."
Winner: Tzedek Impact Award 2024
"The Tzedek Impact Awards are designed to honor individuals who have engaged in systems change or community healing work in the Asheville region using the wisdom gained by directly navigating systems of oppression. BIPOC, LGBTQ, and Jewish individuals are encouraged to apply."
Gold Winner: Best Clothing Store In Asheville 2022
Silver Winner: Best Consignment Shop In Asheville 2022
"Awards For BEST OF nominated by FM Radio Group and voted for by our followers/community."
10K Brand Giveaway
"Brand New Start 10K Brand Giveaway, a community-wide competition giving away $10,000 in branding services to one local nonprofit and business looking to adjust or pivot in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The giveaway started with a two week-long entry period in which local businesses or non-profit organizations could submit an application stating why they believed they were most deserving to win. Ten finalist entries were then selected by Kudzu Brands and turned over to public vote via an online platform."
Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021
"The Western Women’s Business Center (WWBC) presented Jazmin Whitmore, owner of More to Love plus-sized consignment, with the 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Whitmore launched her business just one year before the COVID-19 pandemic started. During a challenging time for many entrepreneurs and small businesses, Whitmore pivoted her business to add online sales and took advantage of economic disaster programs to remain resilient in her second year of business."
Gold Winner: Best Consignment Shop In Asheville 2021
"Awards For BEST OF nominated by FM Radio Group and voted for by our followers/community."
Winner: Shining Rock Award
"Nominated By Asheville Venture Capital as an up-and-coming new entrepreneur."
Written & Video News/Press
Gate Program (Video Interview)
"Meet Black Wallstreet Gate Participant Jazmin Whitmore"
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More To Love Plus-Size Consignment Shop W/ Aisha Adams
Carolina Spark Magazine Interview (Text Interview)
"Jazmin recognized the lack of options curvy women had, especially in vintage and consignment shops. She says that long ago, she adopted a guideline: If she finds herself complaining about something for a long period of time, then she needs to start thinking about solutions. Jazmin says she had always loved fashion as a means to express herself, so it made sense for her to open a consignment shop."
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WWBC Speaker Highlight: Jazmin Whitmore
Q&A with Jazmin Whitmore, owner of plus size consignment shop More to Love Posted on January 12, 2022 by Johanna Patrice Hagarty (Text Interview)
"As a self-sufficient teenager and young adult, Whitmore had to learn to alter clothing to have fashions that fit her style. Those experiences made something better for herself and other larger-bodied folks."
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WLOS: Locked Out: Small businesses owner shares experience with Facebook to warn others (Video Interview)
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) —A small business owner in Asheville said she's sharing her recent experience with Facebook to warn other small businesses.
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Press release from Carolina Small Business Development Fund (Text Interview)
"A serial entrepreneur, Whitmore launched her first business, Those Lovely Locks, in 2017 as Asheville’s only wax and chemical free dreadlock studio. In 2019, she launched her second business More to Love, which addresses the need for fashionable clothing for plus sized women. “I have always enjoyed using fashion to express myself. As a plus-size woman it can be very challenging to find a wardrobe that you love and can afford,” said Whitmore."
WLOS: Small businesses take another hit from NC stay home order (Video Interview)
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) —With the entire state of North Carolina under a stay home order, small businesses are continuing to struggle in Western North Carolina.
More To Love Plus-Size Consignment Shop W/ Aisha Adams
WWBC Speaker Highlight: Jazmin Whitmore
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