Today, we’d like to introduce you to Kenyatta Williams.
Hi Kenyatta, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
In 2018, I lost my first daughter to stillbirth. Before the loss, I faced many decisions in my senior year of high school. Did I want to take the scholarship to my dream university and drive home every weekend, or did I want to attend college here in Valdosta?
I decided on the latter. When I lost Karter, I quit my job and school because they both were too demanding, and I was losing it. I needed to pull myself together. Doing hair had always been a part of me, so I decided to be my boss, make my own rules and schedule, and see where my talents could take me.
My tenacity and willingness to always show up for myself drove me to my success today.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has not been a smooth road by any means. Looking back, I realize that I should’ve gotten into therapy immediately following the loss of my baby girl. When my business first took off, COVID-19 went CRAZY in the world. My clientele was up and down, but every time it was up, I was there to show up with it. However, it was tough because I was making less and less.
As the years went on, more things that I went through would poke at the trauma of losing my daughter. I would be so down and depressed that I’d cancel appointments and just stay in bed all day long. I would tell my clients the absolute truth about the cancellation, and they would always be so encouraging, and that would give me the strength needed to push through another day as a business owner.
My standing in my truth opened a door of vulnerability with my loyal clientele. We get personal, very deep, and relate in many ways. Being blessed with such amazing people as my clients lets me know that I am exactly where God would have me to be at this point in life.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am a braider mostly known for my knotless braids. I’m proud of myself for giving myself a shot and believing in my talents enough to still be here five years later. I believe my authenticity and ability to be personable sets me apart from others.
It has allowed me to build relationships and grow. I set a high bar for my clients and me regarding our appointments and personal lives. Believe it or not, it was my clients who helped me confirm what my ultimate career would be and God who ordered my steps. That I will never take lightly.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you.
I don’t believe in luck. I believe in blessings. I was blessed whenever something went good or bad because it could always be worse and get better. As long as I have breath in my body, I’ll continue to have the faith for “better” and be grateful for surviving my “worst” moments.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://kustomkstylez.as.me/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kustomkstylez?igsh=anV6OTByaHc1em9r&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenyatta.williams.75?mibextid=LQQJ4d
