There have been a few moments recently where I have been able to slow down and reflect. I’ve pondered the life I’ve created and I’m so grateful. I don’t know too many people that can say that their living the dream. Let me explain a little further.
Growing up, my parents encouraged me to find something that I loved to do and that would allow me to live the life I wanted. I knew that I wanted to be a mom and that I thrived in situations where I could be around people. I never expected a career in the hair industry to be what I did in my life. In fact, up until my senior year of high school, doing hair wasn’t on my radar. I would dab in it every now and then, but I didn’t realize it would give me everything that I wanted and would fill my desires.
My perspective started to change when I talked to my hair stylist one day. She helped me realize that being a hair stylist would give me everything. I could support myself, my family, help others, and create a life I wanted. I could work as much or as little as I wanted. It was scary and it was new, but once I decided it was what I wanted it, I never looked back.
The blessings of my career choice were almost instant. I supported my family through college and helped purchase our first house. I saw people’s lives change and their confidence grow with each appointment in my chair. I was able to step away from the chair when my family needed me the most. I was able to be a part of the little and big moments of my children’s lives. All while doing something I love! 16 years later, I still see these blessing!! I love my clients, I love having an impact on them, and I love helping them see their potential. My career has given me the opportunity to meet and be inspired by incredible people, some of whom I haven’t met in person. I never thought I could be a good mom while working at the same time, but I’ve seen that happen time and time again. I feel like the luckiest woman in the world!