Success Stories

“After 7 years in the medical field as a nursing assistant, Laura decided to change her career path during the COVID pandemic. Overwhelmed by the amount of work she was doing, on top of raising her daughter, Laura saw an opportunity. “I see this opportunity as being able to be my own boss and managing my own salon, whether it be a small or big one…”

“I personally struggled with skin issues after pregnancy and that coupled with doing direct sales of pampering products, such as skincare, started my love for the skin. I work in the health insurance world. I also sold skincare products through a direct sales company, which is where my love for the skin and products really began to shape.”

“By the age of 13 Stephanie was drawing Japanese Manga and overtime that led to her love of water color, macramé, and soap making. That creativity eventually led 13 year old Stephanie into her mom’s bathroom, where she would color her own hair leaving her mom’s bathroom floor covered with stains of hair color whilst finding her passion for hair…”

“I was in banking management before school and specialized in business banking. I worked at the same bank for four years. I was responsible for training tellers and taking care of my branch’s business clientele. As much as I loved my job, realized that I was not made to sit at a desk every day and decided to pursue what I know would make me happy…”

“Before I enrolled in school I had just moved to Washington and was in between jobs due to Covid-19. I took it as an opportunity to put down my serving aprons for good and provide for my family in a way that was fulfilling for myself. I had been waiting tables for years. I was finally ready and able to put myself first. I knew taking this step meant time away from my family but, I also knew it was a chance to show my kids that it is never too late to follow your dreams…”

“After 4 years, I felt like there was little to no room for growth or promotion and I felt like I had maxed out my potential and needed to move up in life. I realized I wasn’t happy behind a computer all day and needed a career in creativity to challenge my artistic soul…”

“Life is too short not to do something that I love. I have struggled for years with my own skin concerns and was inspired by my Esthetician. I use products in my facials that I use and love on myself and know from personal experience that they work…”

“Before enrolling in school I was working part time at BECU as a Member Consultant (and still am), while also being a full-time mommy! What led me here was finally being ready to leave my comfort zone and chase after a dream that has been in my mind for a few years now…”

“I have always been in love with the skin and beauty industry. There is something so amazing about helping a person look and feel their best. Making someone feel beautiful inside and out has always been a passion of mine. So when the stars aligned and I finally got my chance to enroll. I took a huge leap of faith and have never been happier…”

“I decided to go through the Hair Design program because hair was always something that I wanted to do. I held back for so long because it was out of my comfort zone. I had the urge and want to start my life and have a career that tapped in more to my artistic side. Before the program I was dental assisting and waitressing…”