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Meet Trailblazer Yashica Mutawakkil

Today we’d like to introduce you to Yashica Mutawakkil.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Yashica. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
The first business I started up is Touched By Trini which is my hairdressing business, as a child, I was always fascinated with hair and the art behind it. I would sit up and watch friends of the family get their hair done and want to try it on myself. In middle school, I started doing my own hair and then once I hit high school, I branched off to do others. But it wasn’t until 2016, I decided to get licensed and do hair full time and it was the best decision I’ve made.

Now, my second business is Touched Collection, that’s my baby, it’s only nine months old, I launched it last year of May. What is Touched Collection exactly? It’s my collection of items which I sell lingerie, I sew PJs and loungewear, along with adult toys and accessories. I’ve always been obsessed with lingerie and undergarments and super cute pajamas! I want everyone women to feel the beauty and confidence in their intimate apparel just like I do and also not ashamed of using adult toys to experience their ultimate pleasure. It has been such an exciting and wonderful experience, thus far.

Last but not least, Wiggin’Kaps is the third business. I first started it off so women could have an easy and quick fix to a bad hair day. This business once sold preattached hair to stylish baseball caps. So, if us, women, have some errands to run we could leave the bonnets home and throw on a Kap or last-minute invites we could attend without declining because of our bad hair days. I launched this back in June of last year, but I ended up turning it into a non-profit instead to serve the purpose of those who suffer from medical conditions that cause hair loss. I want to give people their confidence back and the ability to look like a new person every day, so I am currently revamping that line of business.

Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
No, it hasn’t been a smooth road first starting off I think I was about 20 years old when I decided to stop working for jobs and live my passion. It was hard seeing strangers supporting you and not your very own people or friends you know. I questioned it a lot but I’ve grown to know that your biggest supporters first are strangers and three years later, I’m just fine with that. My advice for those who are just starting is whatever you chose to do please have passion behind it, it will flourish beyond your mind when you have passion behind it because when you run into those slow days and overwhelming times, at the end of the day, you can accept all that comes with it simply because your passion is behind it.

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Touched Collection, Touched By Trini, Wiggin’Kaps – what should we know?
I am a licensed hairdresser for going on three years now and that is my main business. I would say I am most proud of Touched Collection which is my lingerie, PJs & adult toy line because I never thought it would become popular so quick the way it did.

What sets me apart from others is my capability of learning new skills quickly, my creativity and go-getter attitude.

Do you recommend any apps, books or podcasts that have been helpful to you?
Social media is my biggest platform, Facebook and Instagram are my top two.

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Park Ave Photography

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