growing up in a small town with immigrant parents i learned that hard work, persistence, and following your dreams are vital keys to success. even at a young age, i was fascinated with the beauty industry, and in my late teens, i moved from my small town to big city living with a goal to become involved with esthetics in any way possible. over time my hard work and dedication received attention and i quickly moved up the corporate ladder to eventually become a national director of beauty for a nationwide chain.

working in my corporate position was both challenging and rewarding, however being a woman in my early twenties in a male-dominated industry was a hurdle difficult to overcome. i was told my ideas “wouldn’t work”, they were “too out of the box”, or i was “too young and pushing the envelope.” my input and creativity were stifled but i kept my head high and never wavered in presenting who i was and what i believed. i felt what i had to offer would move us forward but the company was not open to change or moving in a new direction. after much reflection and the desire to stay true to myself, i left the corporate world eager to start my own business journey.