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

Hi Anthony, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Well my thought process was very different, I chose to make my own way in the industry by learning the professionalism and actual skill set behind what I do but also for the structure of business and learning other avenues of the field and industry . So I figured hey ok I started selling wigs what do you do next , well I always loved coloring but I can’t be a colorist without having a license . So now what do you do well you go enroll in a cosmetology school and start there but I don’t want to do hair lol , so I had took a wig course first and debated and watched other people I seen at the time going to cosmetology school and just was like ok well that’s the next goal to conquer as a business owner . Year roll by I’m in year number 2 of my business I spent that whole year and a few months afterward to go to cosmetology school and graduated and worked to be a licensed professional!! So now it got me at the fundamentals and slowly but surely I’m working my goals and aspirations for my business out one by one ..

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My career is like a rollercoaster, it’s a constant flux until you get to that stop , then you back to the top on the loop climbing again lol it’s a constant change being a full time master cosmetologist.. so what set me apart from others is my name , my mission , my standards, my personality , and also my work and work ethic . I had to work hard to honestly get to where I’m at today and everyday is a learning experience and just something to try and learn , it wasn’t a easy experience or journey and it’s still hard sometimes with being in a different city , traveling , life is lifeing lol things happening the economy etc , so overcoming certain circumstances and situations honestly takes perseverance and believing god a carry you through honestly . I’ve learned alot of valuable lessons along this transition and journey to my career , the one that sticks out the most is “not only does the industry changes so does the people too “ that’s a quote that a fly over your head if you let it lol ! But overall all what I want people to know about my story is , it’s still unwritten to yall but it’s already been written for me … so don’t count me out actually count me in it’s almost that time keep watching my story unfold it’s alot to it yall still haven’t seen !

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.
I’ll have a long itneritary !! lol but usually we a be done made plans and ill told her where we going or she would have been done sent me 40 TikToks of stuff she wanna try and go see , so it’s safe to say we would be all over the inner city !! But depending on the day I love Edgewood for scenery purposes and some of the spots on the strip is actually ok Harold’s is a personal favorite shoutout to Mrs.Taryn and Ms.Bobby !! Then probably would go to midtown in the tenth and Piedmont area to bar hop for drinks . Atlantic station has some nice spots it really just depends on the person I won’t tell all my locations just know we outside if you with me .

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
To be honest I have to give god the credit first and foremost ,also myself because a lot of people think or have images of you and don’t really know who you are but see the potential in who you can be and to show everybody who you are unapologetically every single time and to show that you can always BE YOU and individuality cost 0 dollars to be you I love being the best version of me always and I gotta commend myself for the changes in my life ive made , then my next shout out would have to go to my grandmother my guardian angel ‼️, so we roll on next to My Bestfriend Trunikqua 🖤 love you down my girl I appreciate you for always being in my corner and keeping me going no need for a paragraph we made it Prada us !! Next My L.O.G Fam , Terrence thank you for everything and the opportunity you presented to me I love you and the team so much and I promise ima catch up on my dues lol ! My Empire Beauty school family yall made me a better man , stylist and business owner in a short time and I’m forever greatful without yall my career wouldn’t have a starting point !! To family thank you & love yall to those who support me and to those who don’t thank yall & love yall to because yall not unnoticed , you see the work keep watching ! To my client , Dayquon , love you man I appreciate you for being you and an awesome person man in the youth community and just all around general person keep pushing I love you check my mans out @charlesdayquon on all platforms !! And lastly to Krock , thank you 🙏🏾 for my first salon opportunity I learned what I needed to learned and I appreciate you . watch me work one love .

Website: https://diamondkolourcollection.as.me/

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