We had the good fortune of connecting with Katie Richmond and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Katie, what habits do you feel helped you succeed?
I’ve come to realize that “success” is not what I thought it was. Being successful is a constant. You are succeeding as long as you haven’t given up on what you’ve set out to do. A bad day or even a bad month in business does not deem you unsuccessful, business has its ups and downs. Challenges are always being thrown your way. It’s about how you overcome the challenges that matter. So to answer your question, the habit I feel helps me stay successful is not giving up.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?

My art is helping women feel as beautiful on the outside as they are on the inside. What sets me apart is my color skills. I love blonding hair and customizing colors. Techniques such as balayage and foliage are a few of my favorites to get beautiful color blends.
I’m proud to be able to say that I’ve had a successful salon for 10 years now. I got here with a lot of hard work and consistency. It hasn’t been easy but it’s definitely been a ride. I overcame many challenges by keeping a positive attitude and surrounding myself with people that want to see me win.

I want the world to know that, Complete Beauty bar is a safe place where women can be themselves and express themselves through their beauty, all while we provide the love and care that their hair needs to be healthy.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would take them to the area where my salon is! It’s very diverse but cultured at the same time. I would bring them to Bar 5015, Faces, The Spot (the old one) then we head over to urban smoke for some hookah!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Wow!! My shoutout list would be too long. I’ve been blessed to be in the right places at the right time. Since the beginning I was placed around talented stylists who taught me techniques while I found my own style and way. I’ve been fortunate to have powerhouse women mentors that I’m able to get sound advice from. Even till now my business neighbors are all women that have been in business 10+ years. Seeing them handle their business keeps me motivated and excited for the future. Big big shout out to them!!

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