Today we’d like to introduce you to LaDon Quivette.
Thanks for sharing your story with us LaDon. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
My initial interest in barbering happened after I asked a shop owner if I could come in and do scalp and hand massages for the waiting customers. He obliged and I soon realized that my skill set was perfect for the industry so I went back and asked “if I go to school and get my license, will you give me a chair”? He chuckled and said “Sure”. I told no one that I had enrolled and even kept my books covered. After I completed the program and had my physical license in hand, I went to the owner and stated “I came, I saw, I conquered. Where’s my chair?”
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
The road traveled in this male dominated industry hasn’t always been smooth but it has definitely been worth it. The social stigma of a woman providing adequate services to a man when it pertains to grooming is astounding. I’ve had to endure being the receptionist, the cleaning lady, and dealing with snide remarks from customers and other barbers.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Barber Love – what should we know?
Barber Love is a company that advocates Industry and community involvement. We believe that our services serve as a gateway to bonding, bridging, building, and branding which are corner stones that all promote growth. We are proud that our company uses an educational platform to enhance and elevate the understanding of being a professional and how our Industry serves as a conduit that improves self-esteem, self-awareness, and self-respect.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
Although most people see me by myself, I AM never alone. My support system is my backbone and therefore not limited to these individuals and their encouragement. Linda Eisner (GraffEtch), Randi Zucker (Media Guru), Mussaddiq Muhamed (Serial Entrepreneur), Nathaniel Crawford (Luxury Realtor), Donald Conley (Andis Educator), Joseph Camacho (Graphics Expert), Pamela Stewart (Co-Chair, GLAAD), Shante Randolph (Author).
Contact Info:
- Address: 3040 NW 2nd Ave #B
- Website: www.barberlove.com
- Phone: 305-546-4377
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: barberlove.me
- Facebook: barberlove barbershop
- Twitter: @barberlove
- Yelp: barberlove
Getting in touch: VoyageMIA is built on recommendations from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you know someone who deserves recognition please let us know here.
