We recently had the chance to connect with Faniah Nabors and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Faniah, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
I’ve been training for a half marathon. I started training a few months ago and I’m determined to complete one this fall.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My journey with locs started long before I became a certified Sisterlocks™ consultant—it began with a love for natural hair and a desire to see it flourish in its healthiest, most beautiful state. Over the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding clients through one of the most transformative experiences of their lives: embracing their loc journey. For me, it’s not just about creating a style—it’s about creating confidence, preserving the health of the hair, and celebrating every stage from day one to the crown of maturity. Each client’s journey is unique, and I’m honored to walk alongside them, ensuring their hair tells a story of beauty, strength, and care.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
A part of me that has served its purpose and now needs to be released is the part that constantly feels the need to play small and over-accommodate others. For a long time, this part of me kept the peace and made me feel safe, but it also kept me from stepping fully into my own power. I’m ready to release it so I can embrace opportunities without second-guessing my worth.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
The fear that has held me back the most is the fear of being seen failing. For a long time, I felt safer staying in the background, quietly doing great work without drawing too much attention to myself. As a Sisterlocks consultant, I knew I had the skill, but stepping out as a brand, a business owner, and a leader meant risking criticism, judgment, or not meeting people’s expectations. That fear made me hesitate to share my work more widely, raise my prices, or take opportunities that would push me further. I’m learning now that visibility is not the enemy — it’s the pathway to serving at a higher level.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
I’d love to say I’m the same person in all settings, but that wouldn’t be true — and I’ve come to realize that’s okay.
At work, I show up as a professional and subject matter expert — focused, confident, and reliable.
At home, I step into the role of Superwoman as a single mother, doing what needs to be done with strength and heart.
But it’s with my closest loved ones that I feel safe enough to be vulnerable.
That’s where the mask comes off. That’s where I don’t have to be ‘on.’ I don’t have to be the expert or the superhero — I just get to be me.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
She lived with intention. She gave her all — to her work, to her children, to the people she loved. She didn’t pretend to be perfect, but she was real, and that made her powerful. She carried a lot on her shoulders, but she never let it harden her heart. She taught her children — and others — that strength and softness can coexist. That you can lead with excellence and still lead with love.
She showed up. Not just when it was easy or expected, but when it mattered.
She left people better than she found them.
And even when she was tired, she didn’t stop — she just kept going, with grace, grit, and purpose.
She didn’t just build a business or a life — she built a legacy of courage, care, and character.
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