Dream Fairy Beautique was founded by myself, Tukeia Allen. This company has been inspired by several past experiences in my life; and is very important and personal to me. Therefore, I have worked very hard to educate and prepare myself to manifest this dream company into my life. To really understand the vision and motivation behind this company, I feel as if, you need to get to know me. ( So, here is a little personal look at the CEO of Dream Fairy)
I was born and raised in NYC, New York, more specifically, Harlem, NY. For the most part, I grew up as the only girl in my family, with strong women role models, One thing I learned early in life; was all the older women I knew were jovial and ecstatic, whenever they looked good. When they looked good, they felt better. My grandmother used to always say, "Don't you ever walk around looking like what you're going through. You get up, put on your Sunday's best, and go handle your business. Then you come back, and cry in the privacy of your own home." And I believe that has been my life's motto since approximately the age of six years old. Most importantly, this is where my love for beauty and fashion blossomed.
When it was time for me to enroll in high school, I chose a voctional high school, with cosmetology as my major/vocation. Unfortunately, I never took the NYS cosmetology exam after I graduated high school. Soon after high school graduation, at the age of 20 years old, I had my son. I was young and afraid, but determined to make the best of my situation. When my son was three months old, I enrolled in Bronx Community College. It took me quite a while to really decide on the appropriate major for me. The only thing I was sure of, was that I wanted to leave a legacy for my son. So I set out to do just that, and decided that I should major in Business Administration. I graduated from BCC with an Associates Degree in Business Administration, and a concentration in Marketing, Management.
Studying business and marketing changed me for the better. It opened my eyes to a new way of thinking. This business knowledge also changed my views on the profitability of the beauty industry. So once again, I decided to follow my passion and I enrolled in Christine Valmy's School of Esthetics. While enrolled in this school, I learned all about the maitenence, treatment and preservation of the human skin. Today, I am a NYS licensed esthetician, makeup artist, and laser technician. I am also very experienced and knowledgeable in skincare ingredients, treatments and ailments.
While working part-time as an esthetician, I finally decided to apply to the university of my dreams; and acquire the last part of my education needed to manifest my dream company. Today, I am currently a full-time student at The Fashion Institue of Technology; majoring in Fashion Production Management. During my time at this university, I will be learning the skills and requirements for running a factory, and mass producing goods. This is very important to me, because one day I would like to own my own factories, where we produce quality goods and products for Dream Fairy Beautique.
I named this company Dream Fairy Beautique, because I intend to create a world where both fashion and beauty collide (hence the word Beautique). My intentions are to create a dream world, where women can find quality fashion and beauty products in one place. Dream Fairy Beautique is not meant to be a e-commerce site alone; but instead, a community of women sharing their life stories, beauty secrets, fashion trends, etc. I am creating a company that uplifts all women, through a language we all speak; which is fashion and beauty. Happy Shopping for now Fairies!
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