The foundation of Sofalé Designs was laid long before the company was born. Growing up, Sofalé watched her grandmother, Dolores, and mother, Phyllis, transform neglected homes into beautiful, purposeful spaces—sparking a lifelong passion for creativity and design. After graduating from Howard University with a Fine Arts degree, Sofalé began her career in art education before co-founding S.A.G.E. (Spirituality in Art Generates Enlightenment), a nonprofit dedicated to bringing multidisciplinary arts programs to inner-city youth.

Through this work, she embraced the philosophy: art is more than aesthetics—it is a catalyst for transformation and healing. A pivotal chapter occurred in Savannah, Georgia, where she assisted her grandmother in the management of The Grand Toots Inn.

Dolores was Savannah’s first African American to own a bed & breakfast, which was later featured on HGTV. Returning to Washington, D.C., she expanded her creative juices into a multidisciplinary design house specializing in fine art, luxury interiors, production design, and immersive experiential environments.

Community impact remains at the core of Sofalé’s work. Giving back is a reflection of who she instinctively is a person. Through her support of organizations dedicated to healing, empowerment, and education, she continues to use creativity as a force for positive change.