Today we’d like to introduce you to Cathy Raymonvil.
Cathy, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Have you ever questioned yourself about your happiness..?? Are you truly happy with where you are in life and what you have going on? Well, I did. I was going through a divorce and reached a point where I was feeling stagnant. I had goals that I wanted to achieve but felt like I had to put them aside to focus on my family and tried to make my marriage work. I fell into and slump and questioned myself. Cathy what is your passion and are you truly content with who you are and where you are.?, my answer was NO, and that’s when the fear kicked in.
I realized that to find happiness within myself there were changes that I had to make. I made a plan and decided that it was now or never. I had to be an example for my kids. It was up to me to become the person that I would want them to look up to. I decided to quit my job of ten years to pursue my dream of being a business owner.
I always had the passion to help others feel better about themselves and I did that through hair. I became a full time hairstylist and started my salon business in 2015. It was the scariest thing I’ve ever done and at the same time the best decision I’ve ever made. It has been a struggle being a single mom and running a business. There were times when I didn’t have clients and could barely pay certain bills, but I still persevered.
I remember my father’s story when he first came from Haiti years ago with nothing and was working a job that paid him $2.50 an hour. With that pay, he worked his hardest to provide for his family and taught us that with discipline and perseverance he would give his children a better life then he had. His strength and courage to do so were what kept me to keep pushing through today. I wanted to be successful in inspiring others to know that they can live up to their potential to reach their goals in life. I am truly grateful for where I am today. I went from renting a chair in someone else’s salon to having my salon and inspiring others to push through their struggles to be successful. I still have goals that I’m working towards and I know that being an example as my father was to me, my daughters and others will be empowered to do the same.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
The road to success is never smooth in my opinion. Starting this venture was very challenging. Adjusting to juggling motherhood, managing my business, marketing my business, booking appointments and providing great customer service all at the same was very new to me. I also had a lot to learn as a rookie entrepreneur. Understanding all that goes into starting a business was overwhelming, but in the end it was all worth it.
Please tell us about your business.
Napstylez by Cathy is a Healthy Hair Care Salon that specializes in Natural Hair. We are best known for Locs, braids and protective styling as well. Our mission is to provide a memorable experience for each of our clients. We go the extra mile to accomplish this mission with passion, expert advice, and the utmost professionalism and courtesy. We believe in empowering our clients by supporting and being a resource in achieving their goals for healthy hair. Aiming to provide exceptional hair care services to men, women, and kids of all ages, keeping up with the trends that are constantly changing in the beauty industry is very important to us. The beauty industry is a growing industry where new techniques are always evolving. They are evolving in different aspects. Weaving techniques, dreadlocks, braids, and different product usage and so forth are examples of the changes that are being made as time goes on. To take advantage of these changes, education is the key. Keeping up to date by attending seminars and advance education/ training courses is a way to help us to maintain our confidence in what we do. I am most proud of our growth as a company. Starting from one stylist in a salon Suite to a storefront salon is a great accomplishment. Knowing that the sky is the limit is what encourages me more to take my business even further. Stay Tune!
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
First holding on to my faith in God kept me together. My family and friends were there to listen to my concerns and help me with my hardships when it came to my kids. They motivated me to keep going and that helped me to stay focus on my mission. My day one clients, my Guinea pigs, who I would experiment on as far as trying new techniques would always tell me that I would go far with my craft. They all played a role in my success and without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Contact Info:
- Address: 6731 Sunset Strip Sunrise Fl 33313
- Website: Styleseat.com/napstylez
- Phone: 9546245714
- Email: napstylez_bycathy@hotmail.com
- Instagram: @Napstylez_bycathy
- Facebook: Napstylez by Cathy
Image Credit:
SmittyVibe Photography
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