About Gone Gullah: The Founder and Creator, Lola Campbell.
Lola Campbell, creator and founder of Gone Gullah, comes from a long line of Gullah people, who are part of a rich culture. Chances are, you’ve heard the name Campbell when speaking about the deep-rooted traditions in the Lowcountry. Omolola “Lola” Campbell, Esq. continues her family’s heritage and credits all of her hard work, strength, success, and character to them.
Lola is a Native Islander, and sixth generation Gullah person. She is the daughter of the late Solomon “Sol” Campbell the third, and his wife, Della, who both set an unbreakable example of work ethic, faith, and entrepreneurship. Lola has firm beliefs in her culture and long line of heritage, and continues to push the bar for success and determination in opportunities for future generations. Lola is an attorney with a nine year-old son, Jaylen, who takes up a lot of her time, but in her book, Writings on the Wall, she says she thought she was meant to do more than give legal advice. She aims to share her own truths, whether filled with joy or frustration, and she delves into her persistence through it all. She admits that life isn’t always easy, and she sometimes is scared of what is coming next. This feeling most likely resonates with many people trying to balance their own lives however they possibly can.
Lola is very open about her past and where she came from. She tries to give everyone an honest understanding of how she has arrived where she is today, and who her experiences in life have made her. Gone Gullah is a brand made to continue the culture of her people, in a way that easily connects with the new generations. She explains it is meant to preserve and honor the culture and traditions in a fun, fashionable, and creative way. She says wearing a Gone Gullah shirt is a stance on the heritage and culture, it represents love and fondness of the community and traditions surrounding it. She continues, that wearing a Gone Gullah shirt should feel happy, like a connection into the rich and historical movement of the culture itself.
Lola Campbell, who has persisted in understanding the Gullah culture herself, has begun pushing others to learn about the connections their own land has to it. Hilton Head Island is a historical landmark for the heritage, and she wanted to produce something tangible so others could revel in the traditions, community, and love that the Gullah culture has to offer.
Be sure to check out Gone Gullah merchandise at Binya and visit the store to meet Lola yourself!
Lola Campbell and her son, Jaylen
