Ebony Smith

Please meet our Fantastic Foxes – authentic, roughly elegant, f**ing wise humans who see with their hearts – and the Le Depot Dore jewelry pieces they cherish, their personal armor. As a brand which is about about lifting people up through animal symbolism & reworked vintage jewelry, INSPIRATION is a fundamental part of Le Depot Dore. It is found in our everyday encounters and experiencing our unity.  We are all in this together 

“Goodbye” said the Fox. “And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly: what is essential is invisible to the eye.” “ What is essential is invisible to the eye,” the little prince repeated, so that he would be sure to remember

 What is your alchemy? Describe yourself in 7 words

Unique, motivated, resilient, strong, beautiful, independent, unafraid. 

My alchemy is my ability to transform my thoughts and desires into physical form. I am a manifester

What is your spirit animal? 

My spirit animal is the Hummingbird as it moves swiftly and with purpose. Hummingbirds often travel alone, reminding me of their independence of the fact that they have a mind of their own. They also just are beautiful birds

 

What is your passion?

WE ARE R.I.S.E. Inc. is a nonprofit organization that I founded to mentor young, at-risk girls of color in the South Los Angeles area. It started as a mentorship program which developed into a nonprofit organization at the beginning of this year. R.I.S.E. stands for Resilient, Intelligent, Successful, and Empowered

What advice would you give your 22-year-old self?

The importance of forgiveness and self-compassion

In what moments do you experience freedom?

Freedom is my ability to move through this Earth without the fear of being judged. 

I experience freedom every time I step outside of my home as my true, authentic self. 

Favorite go-to music/ top 3

Jazz

Neo-Soul 

Rhythm & Blues

What is your favorite piece from le Depot? How does it make you feel?

  The Black Panther ring. I love the meaning behind it and I am related to the founding fathers of the Black Panther Party