We’re looking forward to introducing you to Zamaria Ball. Check out our conversation below.
Zamaria, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
Right now, I’d say I’m wandering, but in a good way. I’ve been able to accomplish so much at a young age, but I’m still figuring things out as I go. I became an esthetician fresh out of high school, all while pursuing college. I earned my degree in psychology and then a master’s in public administration, and I’m still learning what my exact path looks like.
What I do know is that I love meeting new people and making an impact wherever I am. So even if I’m wandering, I’m wandering with intention, and trusting that each step is leading me exactly where I need to be.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Zamaria Ball, and I’m 23 years old. I’ve worked as an esthetician for the last five years, and that experience shaped so much of who I am today. I recently moved to Wichita, KS, where I stepped into a new chapter working in city government. Through my work in government, I serve as a project manager where I help build and develop systems and processes.
Outside of my 9–5, I run my company, Dreamchase Collective, where I help people build their businesses. Launching Dreamchase has allowed me to reach new customers and use the skills and knowledge I gained as a service provider in a completely new way. While I definitely miss doing beauty every day, I can feel how much my skills have grown — creatively, professionally, and strategically.
All of these experiences blend together and allow me to run an agency that not only helps people build their dreams, but also helps them find the resources, structure, and sustainability they need to keep going over time.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My mom definitely saw me clearly before I ever saw myself. She has always believed in me and my abilities, even in seasons when I questioned them. When I first decided to step back from being a full-time entrepreneur, I was overthinking everything. I felt like I couldn’t handle it or that I wouldn’t be successful enough. But my mom always breathed life into my dreams. She was the one saying, “You’re capable. It’s possible. You can do anything you put your mind to.”
She sees the best in me even when I’m not at my best. She reminds me that you might fall, but you don’t stay down for long. She celebrates my success, pushes me to recognize the small wins, and has always kept me working. I learned entrepreneurship early because of her—she always had an additional source of income, always found a way, and always made things happen.
Even when I come to her with my wild ideas, she believes in me and supports me wholeheartedly. I love you, Mom.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me things that success never could. It showed me that you only stay in a hard place for as long as you allow yourself to. Life gets rough, and not every day is going to feel good, but you’re still in control of how you respond. Suffering taught me that my attitude and my actions are always within my power to change.
It also showed me that everything is a lesson. What feels like suffering in the moment doesn’t last forever. Eventually, you put on your big-girl britches, you get up, and you get back to work, because you only fail when you stop trying.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What’s a belief you used to hold tightly but now think was naive or wrong?
A belief I used to hold tightly was “fake it till you make it.” I used to agree with that mindset heavily, but over time — especially with how social media works now. I realized it can be damaging. I’ve learned that being authentically yourself is the best thing you can offer. People want to see the journey, not a highlight reel pretending success happened overnight.
Faking like you’re something you’re not doesn’t create real connection, and it doesn’t help you grow. Authenticity does. Just be you, the right people will accept you, support you, and connect with the real you.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Yes, I absolutely could, and I feel like I already do that now. I believe giving your best should always be at the forefront. I don’t just do the work for praise or recognition; I do it because I’m operating in my purpose. Even if no one ever acknowledged it, I would still want to put out my best work, because that’s the type of person I am.
If everything disappeared tomorrow, I would want people to say that I showed up the same way in every space, consistent, committed, and genuine, regardless of who was watching. I do the work for me, and when the work is done well, I feel good knowing I honored my own standards.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.dreamchasecollective.com
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/zamaria.talonice
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ballzamaria/
- Other: Graphics Business Instagram: instagram.com/dreamchasecollectiveco
Beauty Business Instagram: instagram.com/analyticbeauty
Devotional Instagram: instagram.com/thedevotiondrop
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