When Misunderstanding Knocks, Purpose Answers
- Lakya Garrison
- Sep 18
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 1
Why Keyola Consultants Isn’t What They Assumed It Was—And Why That Matters
There’s a cost to clarity when your calling is misread. Some mistake image consulting for entertainment. Others confuse fashion and style with flirtation and seduction. But at Keyola Consultants, we don’t dress women for attention—we style them for assignment.
I remember how my "wasband" (former husband)— an incredibly handsome ordained minister, spiritual leader, and my fiercest supporter—always called me “Pretty Woman.” Not with irony. Not with expectation. But with admiration rooted in understanding the full woman: fine, faith-filled, focused, and called to lead.
That nickname never felt shallow—because he knew the substance. And yes, I do love that scene in Pretty Woman, when Julia Roberts walks confidently through boutique doors, choosing looks that reflect the woman she’s becoming. Not who the world assumed she was. That’s what we do here.
We elevate style with intention, not implication. We don’t just change outfits. We reclaim authority.
If you’ve ever felt misrepresented for how you show up—Keyola Consultants was built for you. You deserve more than assumptions. You deserve alignment.
Not long ago, someone asked me a question about my business—one that didn’t align with anything I offer or stand for. They wondered if Keyola Consultants was an escort service.
For a split second, I was stunned. Then I remembered: when you build something beautiful, bold, and purpose-driven—people who’ve never seen ministry wrapped in style may not know what to call it. (Even I found challenge in what to call it initially) When a woman walks with both poise and power, the world sometimes mistakes her posture for performance.
Let us be clear: this image consulting business helps women show up—not sell out. Keyola is rooted in healing, empowerment, and legacy. It's crafted through style, strategy, and spiritual clarity—not suggestion.
That moment became a mirror—not just for me, but for anyone building with intention. It reminded me that when visibility increases, clarity must follow. And when purpose leads, discernment must be sharper than perception.
📖 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is.” — Romans 12:2
At Keyola Consultants, we believe in protecting sacred callings from worldly mislabels. We walk with clarity, not confusion. With humility, not assumption. And while we do not admire or aspire to the escort/sex industry, we recognize that it plays a role in the global landscape—often tied to survival, autonomy, or complex cultural norms. Maturity requires seeing beyond stigma into understanding. However, respect does not equal agreement.
So if you’re here for transformation, welcome. If you’re here with gossip, good luck. Purpose doesn’t entertain rumors—it educates through truth.
🔔 Ready to Protect Your Purpose?
If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, misrepresented, or misaligned with how the world sees you—Keyola Consultants was created for you. We don’t just style wardrobes; we strengthen women. We don’t just shape visuals; we steward vision.
💫 Let’s redefine how you show up.
Image consultations rooted in faith and style, not trends
Branding sessions that elevate your voice and value
Coaching that helps you walk boldly, not perform quietly
📩 Book your consultation today at KeyolaConsultants.com 📣 Follow the journey on Instagram @keyola_consultants 💌 For media inquiries, collaborations, or clarity, contact livelooklove@keyolaconsultants.com
Your calling is sacred. We’re here to protect how it’s seen.
While the piece is undeniably powerful and beautifully written, I find it disheartening that a professional consultant had to dignify such a topic—one clearly born from ignorance and mean-spirited assumptions.
Powerful piece. I appreciate the way you reframed cultural assumptions and elevated the conversation around purpose and perception. It’s refreshing to see style and ministry woven together with such clarity. That said, inquiring minds want to know—if the oldest profession were to become legal, would you be for it or against it?