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 the big city 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, and eventually become the national director of beauty for a nationwide chain!

Working in the corporate world 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 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. After lots of reflection and the desire to stay true to myself, I left the corporate world eager to start my own business journey.