Tyra Banks just made another dream come true and this time, it’s delicious.
The supermodel, entrepreneur, and media mogul has officially launched SMiZE & Dream, an immersive ice cream shop located in Sydney, Australia. But it’s more than an ice cream store. Tyra dedicated the entire experience to her mother, Carolyn London, who’s been by her side from the catwalk to the C-suite.
Growing up, Tyra’s mother, Carolyn “Mama Banks”, would often take her out for ice cream at the end of each week to celebrate. As a single parent it was a simple tradition they both looked forward to, and over time, it became something meaningful. Making her ice cream venture with SMiZE & Dream, more than a smart business move, its personal.
In a heartfelt video shared on Instagram, Tyra takes viewers on an emotional tour of the new shop, showing off the shop’s bright, whimsical design and even shedding a few tears as she thanks her mother for inspiring it all.
Complete with her signature SMiZE Surprise (a prize hidden inside every scoop), the store offers over-the-top treats designed to spark joy for kids and adults alike.
SMiZE & Dream isn’t Tyra’s first entrepreneurial venture, she’s already conquered modeling, acting, television, and even business school at Harvard, but this one might be her most personal yet.
For Tyra, this shop is about honoring where she comes from while building something for future dreamers to enjoy. It’s a tribute to Black motherhood, generational love, and the power of dreaming out loud.
It’s one scoop of ice cream, but a whole lot of heart!
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