Hello! I’m
Dora
Jenkins
CEO, Fashion Entrepreneur, Community Advocate
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About me
Empowering confidence through style and community
Dora is a Savannah-based entrepreneur, community advocate, and founder of Sole Of Blaq Pearl, a women’s footwear brand focused on confidence, style, and inclusivity.
Dora Jenkins is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Sole Of Blaq Pearl, LLC, a retail fashion brand created to help women step into confidence with footwear that celebrates style, individuality, and inclusivity.
Through Sole Of Blaq Pearl, Dora blends entrepreneurship, fashion, and storytelling into a brand rooted in empowerment. Her work reflects a deep belief that style can be more than what someone wears. It can be a way to feel seen, valued, and ready to move through the world with confidence.
Dora is also strongly connected to Savannah’s business and cultural community. Through her involvement with the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce, and World Trade Center Savannah, she continues to support local business growth, connect with community leaders, and stay engaged in the city’s evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
For Dora, living like a local means celebrating the people, places, culture, and creative energy that make Savannah unique, while helping others discover meaningful experiences and genuine connections throughout the city.
Get to know Dora
Confidence behind the brand
At Sole Of Blaq Pearl, Dora leads with purpose, creativity, and a passion for helping women feel confident in their own style. Her work is centered on inclusivity, representation, and the belief that fashion can create connection while giving people the confidence to show up fully as themselves.
Coffee, Conversation & Community
Outside of work, Dora loves exploring local businesses, attending cultural and community events, traveling, discovering new experiences, and connecting with people who reflect the heart of a city. She especially enjoys Juneteenth events, cultural festivals, networking mixers, fashion, entrepreneurship, and using social media to tell stories that inspire and bring people together.
Why Dora Loves Live Like Locals
For Dora, Live Like Locals is a natural extension of the community work she already loves: supporting local businesses, discovering meaningful experiences, and helping people connect with the true heart of Savannah.
As an ambassador, Dora hopes to be a genuine connector and advocate for the people, places, and stories that make the city special. Through community engagement, relationship-building, and authentic storytelling, she wants to amplify Savannah’s culture, charm, and local businesses while encouraging others to explore the city in a more meaningful way.