During her time at LIM College, Akers studied abroad at the University of Westminster, completed an internship with Stella McCartney, and freelanced at W Magazine and Women's Wear Daily.
[8] Akers continued to collaborate with Beyoncé on projects in 2018, styling the "Apeshit" music video, the On The Run II Tour, and the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 concert.
[8] Akers has styled director Ava DuVernay, actress Yara Shahidi, and R&B duet Chloe x Halle in addition to being Beyoncé's personal stylist and wardrobe curator.
In 2020, Akers received widespread critical acclaim for her work as costume designer on Black Is King, a musical film and visual album by Beyoncé.
The account was created to highlight emerging black-owned business in industries such as fashion, beauty, food, and home goods.
[17] The "Black Owned Everything" marketplace features black-owned brands and designers, and its launch coincided with a three-month pop-up store in Los Angeles.