Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than we realize. With the benefit of hindsight, we asked some wise and experienced members of our community whether they think they are doing what they were meant to do or told to do.
Camille
I definitely feel like I’m doing what I was born to do. And trust me, I’m not done yet! I have more goals outside of hair that I can’t wait to pursue, so stay tuned. Read more>>
Norola Morgan
I I am definitely doing what I was born to do. I am 50 years old and had spent so many years attempting to follow the work script: go to school, get a degree, get a good job, retire, enjoy a little life, die. Read more>>
Matthew Dirst
What I was born to do. Being told what to do has rarely resonated well with me. Read more>>
Amy Cole Bremser
I wholeheartedly believe I’m doing what I was born to do—not what I was told to do. Anyone who knows me will tell you I’ve never been the type to follow a path just because someone else says I should. In fact, one of my biggest motivators has always been people telling me I can’t do something. Read more>>
Shamika Williams
I’ve been underestimated, redirected, and even told to “play it safe” more times than I can count. But purpose has a way of finding me… especially while growing through enough pain to hear God clearly. I was born to heal through my hands. To restore crowns. To pour into black women. To create legacy, beauty, and freedom through the art of hair and entrepreneurship. Read more>>
