Meet Alexa Brooks | Curl Advocate and Online Store Brand

I really wanted to create a platform for curly/natural hair girls that wasn’t like any other brand/influencer that I had seen or heard of. I wanted it to be a community for women and even men to feel comfortable embracing their natural selves beginning with their curls! I grew up going to predominantly white schools, where I was constantly compared to every other african american girl who I was in school with. I always felt that my hair had to be straight and down my back to “fit in.” However, in reality; the best way to show off my “good hair” was to embrace my beautiful coils that I was blessed with! So, I wanted to use my experience to instill that attitude into our curlturistas, and our young girls;  especially in society today! Give them a place where they felt like they FIT IN!

I am very easily motivated! I always want to be successful when it comes to any jobs or projects that I begin. I am my own worst critic; however I use that to push myself to be better! Although I do have other side ventures to bring in some passive income; I do also work a full time job. I am currently a new hire trainer for Home Depot. This is the first corporate job that I can actually say that I love! When I graduated college, I thought for sure that I would be using my degree to become an elementary school teacher, as that is what my degree is in. However, God had a different plan for me and I am able to use my degree to train people from all over the United States. Essentially, I am still teaching just in a different way, and I wouldn’t have it any other way! It was not easy to get to this place, as I was in the school system for 3 years and never received a certified teaching job offer. When you expect or plan, for your life to go a certain way and it doesn’t; it can really feel defeating; but God always has a better plan!

It has been super challenging finding time to work a full time job and take care of work on my side hustles as well; but its been so worth it! You have to FIND time if you want to build an empire. The biggest challenge I think is being okay with the success not happening over night. It does take GREAT deal of patience to be an entrepreneur, but i know the end result will reflect all of the hard work and money that his been put into it! Especially, when your “why” is so personal and meaningful to you; it keeps you going!

I want people to know DON’T STOP! It is possible to do it all; to create the life that you want for yourself, stay on the path that is taking you through this amazing journey; and dont stop when you hit your goal KEEP GOING!

We would definitely go to a lit brunch in the city on Saturday or Sunday. That is always a great time; and something Atlanta is known for! I would also probably plan a happy hour lunch outing and even a picnic in one of our awesome parks! Other than that, I would let my friend choose where they want to go seeing as though they are not from here, as a tourist. I would also love to go wine tasting at Chateau Elan.