Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Tobby “THE KING” Leverette.
Hi Dr. Leverette, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started my Hairstyling journey at the age of 14. I would oil & style my neighbor (Virginia Jackson) hair between her Salon visits. Approximately 2 years later, my Awesome friend & neighbor (Renita Shealey) highly influenced me to enroll in Cosmetology School. While enrolled, I began gaining a clientele doing hair in my great-grandmother’s (Leila Boyd) kitchen. I went on to receive my Cosmetology Certificate in Professional Cosmetology. After completion, I then started working at Arthur’s Style Boutique (Lanett, Ala) under Rev. Arthur Jackson (Owner). I learned the importance of Business Management & Professionalism under Rev. Jackson’s Leadership. Years later, I relocated to Vines Beauty Salon (Mrs. Lizzie Vines, Owner) where I began working under Mrs. Vines & alongside the Salon Manager (Mrs. Corinthian Woody). As a very young hairstylist, Mrs. Vines & Woody introduced me to the industry of cosmetology on a much larger platform, such as beauty trade shows (worldwide). While at this current salon, I met a local Leading Hairstylist (Mrs. Norma Stiggers). I FULLY contribute my development of Trendy Hairstyling to Mrs. Williams. I admired & truthfully endeavored to imitate her work, DAILY. Norma would teach me the “HOW TO” required to achieve Unique, Trendsetting Hairstyles. Norma then influenced & led me to step out & open my very 1st Salon. As nervous & immature as I KNOW that I was, Norma patiently held my hand through the ENTIRE process from locating me a building, registering my Salon with the State & assisted in guiding me how to properly operate as A Salon Owner. From that day till now… I’ve been a 30-plus-year salon owner.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
My journey has been far from smooth yet rewarding. Majority of MY roadblocks were self-inflicted. Starting in the Industry at such a young tender age & being extremely immature… I somewhat took the LONG WAY to my destination. In spite of my background being taught & somewhat guided… I yet found myself doing things TOBBY’S way. Looking back today on my yesterday… I took God’s Gift for granted. God blessed me with the Gift of doing what I do. However, I chose to use it MY way. Today I realize ANY Gift from God is designed to bring Glory to God in ALL ways. Just to name a few things I had a serious problem with was being punctual, Professional & considerate of my client’s time. These things are required in operating ANY Successful business. In short, I went through a Season of being yet Gifted & NO Clients. This misfortune was caused by MY actions, not God’s Will.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Celebrity Hairstylist – Tobby “THE KING”?
Today I am A Celebrity Hairstylist, Educator, Production Company Owner, State Board Examiner, 3x Author, Motivational Speaker & proudly to say: Child of God. I specialize in all phases of the BEAUTY Industry from Hairstyling, Hair cutting & instructing. What I personally feel that sets me apart is my Work Ethic – TODAY, Dedication to my Craft & Clients… while having a Genuine, humble attitude today considering the countless opportunities God has graced Tobby to expirence. I’m most proud of the brand – Celebrity Hairstylist Tobby “THE KING” that I’ve created. In closing, I would want ANYONE & EVERYONE to know: God is able & willing to do exceedingly, abundantly to whatever we could ask or think. God will literally blow your mind as He’s done mine …. if we would only trust & allow HIM to lead, guide & direct us.
What do you think about happiness?
What make Tobby Happy is seeing others Happy as well. I love sharing & have a sincere heart to see EVERYONE become their GREATEST ALL. In past, I would desire to see others Happy while neglecting myself. I realized that wasn’t God’s Will. It’s okay to genuinely desire seeing others in their Happy place while you’re Happy as well. We can only share what we are. It doesn’t minimize nor negatively affect you in desiring to see others succeed, just as you’re called to Succeed. We ALL can be GREAT.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.tobbytheking.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/tobbytheking
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/tobbyleverette
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/tobbytheking
