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

Hi Monet, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
My thought process behind starting my own business was very anxious, nervous, happy, etc.. I think for the most part I was going to go through with my whole thought process because it always has been something that I could take my time with and love doing none stop. I knew that I would do my job great but just didn’t know if I had what it took to be successful at running my own professional business a such a young age. Also, I didn’t know how people would look at me for trying to do something that no one else was doing around my peers.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I have been doing hair professionally for about 5 years. I specialize in mainly braids, wigs and weave in styles are my next upcoming big project with the business. I want the world to know that I have strived tremendously the last past 9 years that I have been in the industry, it isn’t easy at all but it will be soon worth the wait. Learning new things to develop the way our peers works is a necessity nowadays. What sets _Touchofelegance apart from everyone is something I have coming very soon to you guys a product that will blow the people minds. Too excited but anywho I got where I am today by showing up, expanding my thoughts & etc.. It’s not easy as it’s look but from my experience I just challenges myself daily to change and still is facing challenges everyday. Just know that my business will one day soon be a billion dollar business and it’s not gone stop until Monet say so & that’s the best thing about running a business of your own!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If my bestfriend was visiting me IF I STAYED ELSEWHERE, I would have numerous places to take us like different HTX hookah lounges (Savoy HTX) , Clubs (Space HTX), outdoors adventures (Trail rides), Houston Galleria, concerts & new amusement parks!

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?
My family and mostly I appreciated my friends for pushing & supporting my goals in this journey so far. I honestly think it was my Auntie (Mamacytha) & my Cousin (Shonnie) & Best friend (Bria) who encouraged so much love and dedication to what I love to do because they always knew I could make great opportunities with the hair industry so I deeply love them for that!

Website: https://touchofelegance.me

Instagram: monetcx

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