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About Reesie’s Marvelous Hats

Founded online in 2021 and expanded with a storefront in 2023, Reesie’s Marvelous Hats is Massachusetts’ first and only Black woman-owned inspirational hat boutique, proudly located at 743 Washington Street in Stoughton, MA. The boutique offers a thoughtfully curated collection of hats—each one named with empowering themes like Uplifting, Magnificent, and Sensational—designed to inspire confidence and celebrate individuality.

What began as an online brand rooted in purpose and self-expression has grown into a vibrant physical space for creativity and connection. Reesie’s provides opportunities for local artists and authors to showcase their work, hosts hands-on Fashion A Fedora workshops, and serves as a welcoming hub for collaboration, storytelling, and inspiration.

The brand also plays a meaningful role in the community through events like the annual Alopecia Awareness celebration, hosted by Co-founder Carla Smith at a local venue. These gatherings foster education, visibility, and healing for individuals and families impacted by hair loss.

As seen on GBH News' Rooted series,https://youtu.be/hKWTKkVmvUw?si=j3MfzQoo4EynkRP- Reesie’s Marvelous Hats shares the powerful story behind its inspirational hat names—each one designed to uplift and reflect the inner strength of those who wear them.

Fueled by the message “Be That In A Hat,” Reesie’s Marvelous Hats is more than a boutique—it’s a movement of style, confidence, and community impact.

About Carla Smith

Carla Smith is a visionary Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, Panelist, Best-Selling Author, Certified Life Coach, and Host of the Podcast Leveling Above The Clicks: Real Business. Real Stories.. As a proud Ya-Ya, wife, and mother of six, Carla’s journey is rooted in resilience, service, and a calling to uplift others through both business and community.

Her book, Leveling Above The Clicks, shares her inspiring transformation from pop-up vendor to purpose-driven storefront owner, while encouraging others to embrace their own entrepreneurial path. Carla is known for mentoring aspiring business owners, sharing marketing and branding expertise, and helping others navigate funding through her experience as a grant reviewer.

Deeply committed to impact beyond her brand, Carla organizes Massachusetts’ only Alopecia Awareness event, hosted at a local venue to unite vendors, speakers, and families in a day of empowerment and education. She also uses her voice and platform to spotlight local creatives, building opportunities for others to be seen and celebrated.

Carla’s mission is simple yet powerful: to help people walk boldly in their purpose—and look good doing it.

Our Mission

At Reesie’s Marvelous Hats, our mission is to empower individuals to embrace their confidence, walk boldly in their purpose, and uplift their communities—one hat at a time. We believe that when people feel good about themselves, they radiate that positivity outward, creating a ripple effect of impact and inspiration.

Each hat is more than fashion—it’s a symbol of self-worth, personal growth, and the belief that we all have the power to stand tall and shine. Through meaningful designs, community connection, and storytelling, we aim to inspire people to invest in themselves and one another.

We’re not just creating hats—we’re creating movements of confidence, culture, and community. Together, we make a difference. Together, we Be That In A Hat.

Contact

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

info@bethatinahat.com

857-540-6702

As scene on GBH News Rooted

I had the absolute pleasure of being featured on GBH News Rooted with the amazing Host Paris Alston!
We talked about hats, heritage, and the inspiring story behind REESIE’S Marvelous Hats — the first and only Black woman-owned inspirational hat store in Massachusetts.
Sunday's Best - From faith to fashion, this journey has been about more than just style… it’s about self-worth, confidence, and community.
Thank you, GBH and Paris Alston for giving me the space to share not only my story, but the power behind every crown we wear on every occasion.
🎥 Watch the segment here:
https://youtu.be/hKWTKkVmvUw?si=XjwYDmalGZvx2Tn5