We were lucky to catch up with Raina Ball recently and have shared our conversation below.
Raina, looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?
I would have to say I got my work ethic from my mom. Growing up my mom worked full time while raising 3 kids as well as operating a business. To me seeing my mom go so hard for us set the example of how hard I have to go for my kids.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
My brand is centered around Locs but I don’t just offer loc services. I also offer natural hair services as well as color. Recently I just opened a salon where I am opening myself to different business opportunities. I am still finalizing some things but I am currently hiring for stylist in my new salon.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
The top three qualities or skills of mine are my willingness to learn, tenacity, and ability to adapt to change. The advice that I would give to someone starting this journey is to never give up on your dreams and don’t let anyone’s opinion sway you from your dreams. When given advice and feedback, reflect on it. Some advice is good advice.
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
I am looking to partner with someone as well as looking for someone to work in my salon. Someone’s who’s cup is half full and who is willing to take advice and give advice. Anyone can contact me via instagram: different_strokes_hair
Contact Info:
- Website: https://differentstrokeshairstudio.as.me/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/different_strokes_hair?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ=
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/differentstrokeshairstudio?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Image Credits
Kennedy OBrien
