Newsworthy & Noteable
CNN, November 2024
SoulKu was featured as a company to purchase from this holiday season.
Fast Company, October 2024
Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in our community, Fast Company featured SoulKu as brand to support.
Daily mom, May 2024
Featured in "The Most Beautiful Mother’s Day Handbags And Accessories To Elevate Her Look" article.
NBC Select, April 2024
SoulKu was featured a women-owned clothing and accessory brands to support year-round.
Making It In Asheville Podcast, July 2023
Hosted by Sarah and Tony, this podcast interviews Asheville artists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Elisa sits down with the team to discuss how "the best business to start is one that fills a need you’ve had."
United Airlines Hemispheres Magazine, February 2023
Rhodonite Luxe necklace for Self Love featured in Valentine edition.
GODDESS PROVISIONS SUBSCRIPTION BOX, FEBRUARY 2023
Rose Quartz necklace for Love featured in February subscription box.
AVL Today - 2023
Ranked #9 in "10 Asheville Things We Can't Live Without" article, posted January 9, 2023.
Feminine Warrior Podcast 2022
Hosted by Helen Tansey, this podcast explores breaking free of limiting beliefs. Allison and Elisa share their experiences in finding their voice through SoulKu and how it impacts decisions they make today.
LIVABILITY, 2022
Featured in November 2022 article "Entrepreneurial Spirit Is Alive in Asheville, NC."
THE COLLECTIVE WISDOM PODCAST, 2022
Hosted by our dear friend Cat Preston, Allison and Elisa talk with her about the origins of SoulKu, pitfalls we experienced along the way, what we learned from them, and where our business is today.
Growth Think Tank Podcast, 2022
Host Gene Hammett talks with Allison and Elisa about leadership skills and leadership development—including employee ownership without financial tools.
2021 List Fastest Growing Private Companies
Ranked #944
Inc. determined rankings for 5,000 companies in the US according to percentage revenue growth over a 3 year period.
Epic Entrepreneurs Podcast, 2021
Host Bill Gilliland talks with Elisa & Allison what it takes to build a real and thriving business in today’s world.
Capital At Play Magazine, March 2020
Read about how SoulKu was birthed at Allison's kitchen table and grew into the unique business model it is today that empowers women and aims to celebrate and support all of life's seasons.
Laureate of the year, opendoors of asheville 2020 awards
Highest honor bestowed upon a member of the community for selfless service to eliminate child poverty.
Entrepreneurs of the year, Venture Asheville Awards 2019
Venture Asheville Venture15 Honors: SoulKu owners Allison Blake & Elisa Van Arnam.
10th Fastest Growing Company, Venture Asheville Awards 2019
Venture Asheville Venture15 Honors.
People Magazine - Digital, July 2019
Rhodonite necklace for Self Love featured in Jennifer Lopez’s Niyama Sol June subscription box.
Goddess Provisions Subscription Box, January 2019
Unakite necklace for Balance featured in January subscription box.