"I'm a multifaceted kinda chick: A unique expression of God, a wife, a mother, healing energy, an entrepreneur, a female empowerment enthusiast, an analytic nerd, a creative, an empath, a future mogul, and a dash of sash! I somehow roll all of these characteristics into my creations "
Meet brandy
As a South Carolina native, I grew up in a small-town salon run by my ambitious mother, who owned it for over 30 years and became the first African American and female mayor of our hometown. From a young age, I was full of ambition and believed in my exceptional intellect and creativity. Despite this, I struggled with confidence, anxiety, and insecurities, often pretending to be someone I wasn't to fit in.
My academic excellence became a source of pride, leading to numerous scholarships and full-ride offers from every college I applied to. I initially enrolled at Spelman College in Atlanta but felt torn between my analytical and creative sides. Following my passion for creativity, I transferred to Paul Mitchell The School in Atlanta, determined to become the best hair stylist I could be.
A couple of months into my cosmetology journey, life surprised me with an unexpected pregnancy. Embracing this new chapter & my son with open arms, I remained strong in my commitment to excel academically, especially for him. Graduating with honors, I celebrated the joy of motherhood while pursuing my education. Over the next five years, I married the father of my child, expanded my family with the arrival of a second child (my baby girl), opened a salon, Replenish Salon (that's my ambitious side lol) , and simultaneously pursued a degree in Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University because my soul needed to finish what it started.
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While juggling the roles of wife, mother, and my own personal growth, I faced the inevitable challenges along the way. Though outwardly appearing composed, I wrestled internally with a struggle for confidence and a fluctuating faith, struggling to find my authentic path in the midst of "life life-ing."
Despite my aspirations to transition into a corporate career and having all the necessary qualifications on paper, I was repeatedly faced with job application rejections. It was an eye opening situation because, deep down, I wanted to step away from the hair industry for more job security. However, it became evident that these job interview setbacks were not mere coincidences but rather a clear indication that God had alternative plans for my life.
Wholeheartedly embracing the hair industry, I experienced tremendous growth during my 10 years of owning Replenish Salon, one of Atlanta's top-rated natural haircare salons. Despite financial challenges and having no prior experience in our early days, God's blessings and my ability to learn and create from scratch strengthened my faith as our salon brand thrived, leading to an inspirational apparel line and the Naturally Replenish Haircare line. I simultaneously trained and motivated multiple stylists/entrepreneurs through in person classes and an online training academy. This journey not only fueled my professional growth but also became a profound healing catalyst, revealing my true capabilities and igniting my confidence to fully uncover my life's purpose.
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Committed to finding more work-life balance, healing, and embracing my authentic self, I understood that to fully pursue the path God designed for me, I had to close my salon. This decision redefined success for me and opened the way for me to explore what’s next in my journey.
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Throughout my career journey, I've discovered that the common thread connecting all my endeavors has been a deep commitment and passion for self-care and empowering women. Embracing my purpose with this understanding, I draw on my past experiences to shape my future, channeling my creativity and resilience into client experiences, storytelling, and building authentic connections through blogging and social media. As I continue to evolve, I’ve embraced a new chapter with the launch of Create Life Wellness. What began as me simply showing up authentically online has grown into a space where I share my healing journey, faith, and commitment to balance in mind, body, and spirit. Through affirmation videos, blogging, and lifestyle content, I now use my platform to inspire Black women—ambitious, multifaceted women carrying many roles—to release what no longer serves them and create lives rooted in wholeness. Create Life Wellness is not just a brand; it’s my lived testimony of resilience, faith, and creativity, and an extension of the same passion for empowerment that has guided me from the salon chair to this next stage of my life.
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