We’re looking forward to introducing you to Chanel Cooper. Check out our conversation below.
Chanel, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What is a normal day like for you right now?
Wonderful question! I’d say a normal day for me right now looks like getting a win in wherever I can outside of my 8-10 hour work shift. This can look like making it to the gym first thing in the morning, reading for at least 15 minutes, finishing my 50 pound jug of water before the end of the day, or prioritizing my self-care, etc. I just need a win a day.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Chanel Monét Cooper and I am Team Leader and Hairstylist at The Circuit Salon Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
With over 30 years of education between our staff, we have created a wonderful salon & salon experience built on time efficiency, professionalism, and most importantly beautiful, healthy hair.
Though we take great pride in offering the best professional service, what makes our work truly special is the relationships we build with everyone that walks through the door.
We truly value community, service and supporting each other inside and outside of our salon. We’ve done breast cancer walks, private pole dance classes, hair shows, elementary and high school mentoring, packing meals for seniors with Open Hand Atlanta, book signings, and supporting of black owned businesses.
We are currently developing a luxury hair care product line because we want to solve the dilemma of being overwhelmed with product selection and products doing what they say they’re going to do.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
This is an excellent question. I was listening to a sermon some time ago, and the pastor encouraged everyone to know who they are.
If you don’t know who you are, the people of this world will make you into who they want you to be, creating you in their image. We must all remember we are God‘s property, fearfully and wonderfully made!
Before the world got a hold of me, I was confident and courageous, and felt like I could win at anything. I wanted to win it all and I wanted to have it all and I knew that I was fully capable of it. I took great pride in standing up for myself and my people. I loved shining my light for everyone to see, with the hopes that it’d encourage others to shine their light as well. I stood out, proudly.
It was a battle but I’d gotten back all that the world had taken from me plus tax, and I don’t feel bad about it. Nothing over here is up for grabs.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
This question reminds me of James 1:2-3 in the Bible. It says,” Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, when you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
Suffering has taught me that I cannot know success without it. This is similar to how the rain and the sunshine produce rich soil for a beautiful flower to grow. You cannot have one without the other, and that’s how I see it.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
This was fun. The most consistent response that I’ve received from my friends on what really matters to me is my peace and my mental health. The other things that were shared was God, being with my friends and family, hair exploration, traveling, my career, and cute outfits lol.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Honestly, probably not. I’m sure most people would not admit this and it was hard to admit myself.
First off, it takes a lot of work to give your best in general and I believe that most of us, if not all, expect or desire some sort of recognition.
When I think about the different forms of praise, it could be a verbal praise, a monetary gain, spiritual security, an increase in societal status, or even a personal affirmation.
We all want some kind of return for the work that we put in.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.thecircuitsalon.com
- Instagram: Moxymonet and Thecircuitsalon
- Other: TikTok- circuitbeauty
