• Network Your Way to Success

    Have you heard the term…it’s not always what you know but who you know? Furthermore, it is not who you know, but who knows you! People underestimate the power of creating relationships & friendships. I find it extremely important to surround yourself with like-minded individuals who are where you want…

  • Self-Employed vs. Employed

    Sometimes we think the grass is greener on the other side but it is not always true. Everything has its pros & cons. There is always balance in this world. I left the salon life more than 6 months ago & decided to go on my own as a freelancer.…

  • Filing Your Taxes as a Freelance Artist

    So 2016 was my first year being self-employed! It has definitely been tougher than I thought it was going to be but so rewarding. There are pros & cons to being self-employed vs. working for someone else but that would be in another post. This post refers to artists in…

  • Challenges of Becoming A Hairstylist

    Becoming a successful Hairstylist or MakeupArtist is not as easy as everyone thinks. It can be very difficult especially if you’re working in the wrong salon. Success is also a matter of perspective…what does a successful artist or stylist look to you? You need to define what success means to…