Tyler Perry.
At the 2019 BET Awards, Tyler was awarded with the Ultimate Icon Award - an award I believe was so rightfully deserved. During his acceptance speech, he highlighted how everyone was "fighting for a seat at the table" while he was off building his own. At the time of his speech, I was a recent graduate without a job and was low in spirit. I thought of different, productive things I could do with my time. I had thoughts of starting a blog because I love talking about hair but just left it at that - a thought.
My dream has always been for me to be my own boss. I was tired of applying to jobs and not hearing back or going on an interview and not getting the job. After hearing Tyler's motivational speech, I thought: why not start the blog? Instead of only "fighting for a seat" at someone else's table, I decided to create something of my own; something that I can call MINE.
Even though he may never read this, I want to thank Tyler Perry for motivating me to turn this idea into reality. Without his inspirational words and encouragement, I don't think I would've started working on my blog....at least not anytime soon.
Here's Tyler's speech:
QOTW: Is there a dream of yours that you want to make a reality? Is that dream already a reality? Share your story! Also, if you have your own business, even if it's not hair related, give it a shoutout! I'd love to support anyway I can :)
Until next week, xx
For those who missed the announcement on my IG, blog posts are now WEEKLY!
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