Can you tell our readers who Chalae’ Lindsey is?

My name is Chalae’ Lindsey and I am the owner of Code edge. We are a jewelry brand that specializes in retro/ edgy style pieces. Jewelry for the edgy queens and retro feens. Our jewelry is lightweight but still bold enough to stand out.

How important is Women’s History to you and why?

Woman’s history is important to me because I am a woman and sometimes woman don’t get taken seriously and I feel that woman can do anything they set their minds to. So woman’s history is important to show that woman are strong.

How did the idea for brand come about?

I always loved bold, edgy style jewelry but I could never find the jewelry that I liked that was light weight. The earrings I used to wear were bold but they were so heavy and it stretched out my earring piercing so I knew I wanted to make and sell earrings that could give the same reaction of being retro and dope but be light weight on the ears at the same time. 

What is the meaning behind the name?

The meaning behind the name is a dress code basically. To get in certain places sometimes they have to have a dress code or they won’t let you in. I got the word code and knew I wanted to make retro/ edgy style jewelry pieces so I took edgy made it edge and put it together to make code edge. Edgy/retro is the dress code pretty much.

What was your key driving force to become an entrepreneur?

My key driving force to becoming and entrepreneur was simple. I hated working for people. I knew that I wanted something I could call my own a way to be creative and express that creativity through something that I loved so I decided to start my business. 

Do you believe there is some sort of pattern or formula to becoming a successful entrepreneur?

I would say yes. You really have to network, talk to people about your brand, know your target audience and post post post. Tik tok, Instagram, Facebook is your best friend.

What is your favorite aspect of being an entrepreneur?

My favorite aspect of being and entrepreneur is being able to do what I want. I get to decide what my brand looks like, what my website looks like , and what my products look like and I looooove that I don’t have to report back to anyone.

What motivates you?

My family motivates me! I have a awesome husband that pushes me to be the best I can be and has always invested in my business and believes I can do anything I set my mind to. 

What is your greatest fear, and how do you manage it?

One of My greatest fears is failing to tell you the truth but I have to realize that there is no such thing as failure. You only fail when you stop trying.

What has been your most satisfying moment in business?

What has been my most satisfying moment in my business is seeing people love my stuff! I have a unique style so seeing other people love it makes me so happy.

How can our readers connect with you?

Readers can connect with me on Instagram @code.edge on Facebook and TikTok (codeedge). You can also connect with me on my website thecodeedge.com