I don’t fit in any box

I built my own cloud

Salut les gens!

My name is Lya Pouleyy. NYC transplant from Paris. I am the proud mama of '‘The Concept Store by Lya Pouleyy”! We are actually relocating so bare with me until the re-opening.

Born and raised in Paris by a superhero that I call “Mom”. I grew up with Mom, my 3 brother and my sister in a project. We lived on the 10th and we had the best view ever! Eifel Tower, Sacre Coeur, Montparnasse Tower… A real bougie view! That view inspired me all my life and it was incredible that I thought when I was ‘ years old that I could see NYC (maybe it was a sign^^). I am the baby by far because my siblings are between 10 to 18 years older than me. Needless to say that I was very much of a wonderful gift! I consider myself as mixed because I grew up with the “French -Parisian - Cameroonian - Project - Hip Hop - Ghetto and all the other ethnicities” cultures ⟵ probably my biggest flex and my biggest pride: my tribe!

That would be smart if I explained to you how I became an artist, a dancer, a designer, a journalist a life coach but I’d rather to discuss with you or explain on videos (https://www.youtube.com/lyapouleyy) so I am just going to give you some titles because I know how you like this^^

  • Bachelor degree in product design in 2007 (London, UK)

  • Masters degree in graphic design in 2009 (Paris, France)

  • Life coaching certification in 2014 (Paris, France)

As challenging as it can be, I am fortunate to be able to think that Life is beautiful even if I don’t always understand the “why” of most of it.

Life holds a particular significance in my eyes, much like my art does. I find solace in the idea that my art serves as a source of inspiration, serves to jog memories, or imparts wisdom. It has the power to evoke emotions, provide comfort, or provoke profound thoughts. I hold a deep-rooted conviction in the concept of purpose, although I am uncertain whether we need to actively seek it out, as I believe that merely existing as sentient Beings is purpose enough.

What I mean by the term "concept store" is a space that embodies various aspects of creativity and self-growth. As a woman with diverse talents, I take pride in offering a unique experience within my store. On one side, there is a focus on creation and personal development through activities such as painting, sketching, graphic design, crafting accessories, dancing, coaching sessions, monthly events like tea tasting, and more. On the other side, you will find a collection of original paintings, digital art, accessories, and fashion items available for purchase.

I was taught to survive because where I come from, the prevailing sentiment dictates, “we can’t dream, we are only here to survive. And who do you think you are to dare doing things differently?” So, in defiance of these constraints, what did I choose to do? I embraced a radically different approach!

Life can be extremely challenging… extremely extremely challenging! But like we say in French: “Tant qu’il y a de la vie, il y a de l’espoir”. The path is not always cute and linear. You might zigzag a lot, go backwards, step back sometimes. Then you will zigzag a little less because you will find your alignment and balance at the moment. Then you will zigzag like crazy again and you will question yourself because you thought that you figured things out, and Life shows you that you had not… And you will take a break because that is all you needed to do. And you will figure your own path out, you just needed for things to fall into place. And for that, you needed to rest, because once you get what you asked for, that is just the beginning of new challenges!!!

I had like 28 lives! Designer, dancer, choreograph, instructor, journalist, life coach, artist, model and hand model. And I brought all of them to a professional level.

I hope that I will be a cherished part of your healing journey, your ongoing self-discovery process. So that you can find solace in having a little piece of me in your serene living room, your closet, and your peaceful bedroom.

I truly believe that you will find great delight in exploring my Cosmos, as it serves as a platform for me to expand my creative boundaries.