CR8HER: Connie Hall

​As a Creator, please share how your efforts help women to thrive.
As a Creator, Master Hairstylist and Coach, I work with women all day! I see a great deal of women struggling with overall self-confidence/self-love. From, embracing their beauty within, to transitioning through life there is a struggle. What will other people think, what if it does not work etc. I coach them to forget about what others think, it is about what you think. How will you feel if you base your life off the thoughts of others resulting in you not living your best life? Do not think about what if it does not work, instead think about when it does work how will you feel. It is therapy and re-shifting the mindset. Once you develop the right mindset you can set out to conquer anything your heart desires! When women learn the ability to embrace their fears, that is when they truly thrive!

What top 3 steps helped you reach success in your passion?

1. Integrity: You must have integrity in everything you do. No matter what! There has been plenty of times where I could have done something but deep in my spirit, I knew it was not right. When you have integrity people will remember that. Even the ones that got upset because you did not perform the service they wanted. 
2. Sharing and Networking. I do not know where the mindset of not sharing originated. I am here to tell you, there is enough to go around for everyone. Before my business partner and I became partners, we networked. If there was something, she was great at I would pass it on and vice versa. Through that, she became familiar with my work and me with her work. Years later when we discussed merging our businesses into one everything just fell into place. Networking and building relations will take you far on your journey. You might not need that connection now, but it is always good to have the contact in your network.
3. Reinvesting: Often, I see people get upset because they miss opportunities. The key with opportunity is to be prepared! Reinvesting back into my business has contributed to my success. I could have taken all my earnings and splurged, but instead I reinvested 50 % of my earnings back into my business. Most of the opportunities that were presented to me cost financially. By having the money reinvested into the business, I was prepared to meet opportunity knocking at my door! I was able to start my business, grow my business, and take greater risks to expand my business into multiple businesses.

How have you pivoted this year to still achieve your goals amidst the unprecedented changes we're all experiencing? 
Everything happens for a reason. In my life I have always learned to listen to HIM. Everyone has always asked me what I would do if I could not do hair anymore. I will start another business I am passionate about has always been my response. Six months ago (before Covid-19 and the shutdown), I had the feeling of change was approaching. A burning desire that it is time to come from behind the salon chair and do something different came over me. I prayed about it, then I shut down my online booking and let it be known that I was no longer accepting new customers. A few months later, the government shut down happened. 
 During this extended vacation, I had a lot of time to mediate and think. I am advancing my coaching career! I was also, presented with an online teaching opportunity. It has been a great platform and has allowed me to come out of my comfort zone. All these things I would have eventually done, but it would have taken longer because I was so booked and busy.
 
Share how readers can support your efforts and connect with you online:
My page is under construction and I will have a new name soon! In the meantime, I invite you to follow my current IG: @QC_SisterlocksNLocMogul and let us grow together as I embark on my new journey!