Azlinn Edwards
Azlinn Edwards is an entrepreneur, stylist, model, and philanthropist from the Tri-Cities area of East Tennessee. At just 19 years old, she co-founded Azlinn Hope, an upscale women’s apparel boutique that has grown into a thriving, seven-figure business over the past 12 years. Through her work as a stylist and buyer, Azlinn travels the world discovering inspiration and curating beautiful pieces that help women feel confident, seen, and truly styled.
Before becoming a business owner, Azlinn built a career as a model, working with well-known fashion brands and developing a deep understanding of style, presentation, and the power clothing has to transform confidence.
While fashion and entrepreneurship are important parts of her life, Azlinn says her greatest joy is being a mother. She and her husband, Jarrod Edwards, an engineer from the Tri-Cities, welcomed their baby boy last year, a blessing they prayed for and cherish deeply. Becoming a mom led Azlinn to pause her participation in Dancing with the Stars last year, and she is thrilled to return this year to help raise funds for Jeremiah School. Watching her son grow and guiding him to know the Lord has become the most meaningful purpose and role for her life.
Faith and family are at the center of their home. Azlinn sings on her church worship team while her husband plays guitar, with worship being something they love to lead together.
Azlinn also loves living an active life. She grew up playing basketball and volleyball, played golf in college, and still enjoys golfing with her husband and father whenever she can. When she is not working or spending time with family, she loves traveling, especially to Paris, a city that continually inspires her love for fashion and interior design.
A passionate believer in community, Azlinn is deeply involved in philanthropy. Through her business and events, she supports numerous local causes, including breast cancer initiatives, community support for disaster relief, and The American Heart Association; further, she hosts annual large-scale fashion shows that bring hundreds of people together each year to raise funds and celebrate community. She is also part of a strong network of female entrepreneurs who encourage one another to pursue bold dreams and grow meaningful businesses.
Whether she is styling women, hosting charitable events, enjoying time on the lake with family, or traveling the world for inspiration, Azlinn’s mission remains the same: to uplift others, celebrate beauty in every woman, and use her gifts to serve her community.