Hi this is Kenyonda from Hampton, VA. I have always dreamed of becoming an stylist since I was young. I have been doing hair for years and just received my licensed last month! I’m crying as I type this message because I been through so much to get here. Doors have been closing and no I just started my business in a suite. Although some may say it’s an small space but it’s huge to me and everything I ever wanted to start! I love seeing the faces of my guest when they see their hair and that’s what’s keeps me going. I truly love love what I do and I love sharing my passion and knowledge with others. The best is yet to come and I can’t wait! I hope to get flewed out so I can learn more about the craft I love and to reach and help others the same knowledge I received in New Orleans. ✈️✈️🙏🏾🙌🏾

Hi from Torrance,CA. I would love to win this trip not only for myself but also to show my daughter that hard work and sacrifice pays off. I have put literally everything I have into my buisness and gaining knowledge and first hand experience from this trip and group is truly invaluable.

Winning this trip and FLEWED out package to New Orleans would be an honor and blessing. I need to win because I believe that despite all the trials and tribulations I’ve been through in the last year my business is on the verge of becoming really successful. It’s been a wild ride for me emotionally, mentally, spiritually and financially but I am faithful things will be better. I have dreams to give back to my community (the black community) and to give to women and girls who suffer from hair loss due to alopecia, cancer and other conditions that I have not been able to reach yet. After hitting my 4 years in business mark this year, I know change and eye opening experiences is needed and a little extra motivation is all I need. I’ve gotten so many denials, rejections and redirections lately that I almost lost hope in my business but I’m persevering. This investment in my brand and I will be handled properly and cherished for a lifetime if I win. Nevertheless, I am coachable, optimistic, and desperate for success please consider me. – XOXO

I am a hair stylist located in Virginia. I could give a sad sob story and tell you what I thought would make me win but to be honest, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WHAT I DO! I’ve been in the business for about 20 years, basically my entire life. Started in middle school braiding and styling friends for $10. All these years have taken a toll on my body. Last year my hands just stopped working. I mean I couldn’t lift an empty glass and the pain was excruciating. My first thought was how am I going to do hair? Never mind the fact my hands that I use for EVERYTHING weren’t working lol. I refused to give up! Fast forward, I had surgery on both my hands earlier this year and was out of work for 4 months. My entire livelihood was in jeopardy but I’m resilient and optimistic so I knew this was just the beginning for a great future! I initially started my hair extension business 3 years ago for my clients. That’s right! Not for me but for them. To know that they would have the flawless styles with quality hair at affordable prices. I didn’t care about the profits because I was already doing well, but my clients were suffering. This opportunity would help me serve them even more. This is my life and regardless what happens in life, win, lose or fail I will dedicate all I have to this business. Someone needs to let the little girls in the world know that you can be and will be anything you want in this world….just like me….Hands or no hands 😊

Sorry. I’m from Boston MA