Today we’d like to introduce you to Jasmine Ballard.
Hi Jasmine, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Everyone, including myself started out working for someone else but throughout that time became a time where I didn’t want to do that anymore. When I started waking up and hated going to work or saying “hey I wish I could stay home today “ , it sparked something in me. I realized I was on the wrong path. Feeling like that became my motivation to change my career. I was tired of working and not feeling a reward so I started my barbering path. Becoming a barber was something always on my mind but I was afraid of failure. I got over that fear and just done it. Becoming my own boss, my own scheduler, my own accountant, and my own person was the best decision I ever made. I am continuing every day to become my best self because I changed my thought process and re-evaluated what I wanted in life. Having your own business allows you to be your best self. Cutting hair is my business that’s going to lead me to a bigger business.
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?
Success is never easy. I am a Black woman in a male-dominated industry so that alone makes things harder for me. I don’t let it bother me. It just motivates me to go 10x harder to prove myself. I can honestly say that moving to Atlanta made it easier for me though because of everyone in Atlanta is trying to prove them selfs and become someone
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a female barber. I love working with kids and that sets me away from other barbers. A lot of barbers don’t want to cut kids because it requires patience but it doesn’t bother me. I know what to expect from them. I groom in my services. It’s not just a haircut, I give an experience. A chance to relax and enjoy your time in my chair. I am most proud of the growth I have endured and the growth to come
Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
No one told me the process would be hard but they didn’t tell me it was easy. I honestly feel like it’s what you make it. So my advice to anyone wanting to become a barber it to just do it and the process will be what you make it
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Instagram.com/jaee.stylesz
