Meet Jenecia Brown | Licensed Master Cosmetologist & Musician (singer/songwriter)

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

Hi Jenecia, do you have some perspective or insight you can share with us on the question of when someone should give up versus when they should keep going?
I believe it is a matter of how much faith you have in yourself and how badly you want it. Everything starts with your inner self. You have to fully believe in yourself and have confidence in what you want to achieve. The ideas you have and the gifts you have are in you for a reason. Everyone has a purpose. Learning to be patient and learning from setbacks plays a big part in reaching your goals as well. It is when everything is falling around you and you don’t see how you will maintain is when you need to push even harder. It is always darkest before the sunrise. It doesn’t matter what others say about you or how people you thought would support you treat you. You will have the right people at the right time to support you. Nothing worth having has an easy road. It is when you are almost at the finish line where you get the most tired, where everything hurts. Giving up will not be worth it, because all the work you put towards your goals would be for nothing. Everyone has a different route to get to their destination, and you cannot focus on how someone else got to theirs. Focus on yourself. Your turn will come, and when it does, you remember how you got there and stay humble and grateful. Then use your story to inspire others. I can say this because I am still trying to reach my destination. Opportunities I thought I had were almost in my grasp. I have hit wall after wall, and even in having almost nothing, I still have something. I have my faith. I have faith in my creator, and I have faith these gifts were not put in me for nothing. Thoughts of quitting come into my head every day, but I counteract those thoughts with positive ones. It is easier said than done, and I did not develop this mentality overnight. It is always something to be grateful for, even in the darkness. The darkness is temporary. I believe with everything in me, the light will come. It is okay to cry because we are only human. However, don’t stay down, keep going. There are people that need you, that are waiting on you…You can do anything you set your heart out to do…

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am a Licensed Master Cosmetologist in the state of Georgia. I am also a musician (singer/songwriter). I was in a salon setting, but now provide limited mobile hair services in the Atlanta area. I am currently working on obtaining a medical wig certification to become a medical wig provider. I saw a huge need for women/men while in the salon setting I was working. I already make wigs, and I came across information about being a medical wig provider online. What will set me apart is that I will not use a vendor to provide my wigs, I will in fact customize the wigs I provide. I specialize in color and cuts, and I want to make it personal. If they buy a wig from me, I will install it for free and customize it to their preference instead of them buying a standard wig that may not fit their particular need. I hope to get everything launched with this by April 2024. I also am a musician (singer/songwriter). I currently have songs on SoundCloud, however, I am in the process of making new music and getting a music video done to promote myself. My goal is to have this done by Summer 2024. Of course, this has not been easy to pursue, as I still am facing challenges in my finances, and personal life. However, I believe with everything in me, I will reach my destination. Sometimes, it seems like my life is like a weird movie, with so many ups and downs and obstacles being thrown at me. It’s been times I questioned like why is this happening to me, why are people so hateful to me, or maybe I am just wrong. It is so hard being strong all the time. However, when I feel like that, I pray and talk to my creator and find the positive in every bad situation. As long as I am still breathing, then I know I still have a chance. I can’t quit, because my kids are not just watching what I do, but learning from my life. I have to continue to be patient, and I have to keep my faith that everything that is for me will be. I am thankful for the good and bad because I have learned who is here for me and who is not. I have learned from my mistakes, so I can do better, so I can be the best version of myself. I know it is coming. Even as I write this, I am going through something very hard, but in this ocean of obstacles, I am still kicking my legs and still floating. I am thankful. I am grateful.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
My favorite place right now is the Aquarium in Downtown Atlanta. The experience you will have is something I can’t even put into words. So, I would definitely take my friend there first. There is also a World of Coke Museum beside it we could go to on the same day. For food, I would take my friend to Johnny Rockets which is around the corner. They have the Best burgers and shakes. It is always busy there. During the week I would take my friend to some more places in Downtown Atlanta to eat and shop. The places include the restaurant Batsi in Atlanta, Papi’s Cuban Grill in Atlanta, Atkins Park in Smyrna, Hattie B’s Hot Chicken in Atlanta, and Dave and Buster’s in Lawrenceville. If it is summer, I would also go out to Six Flags over Georgia and the Atlanta Zoo.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to dedicate this shoutout to my children. Through this journey, when I have no one else, my kids are always encouraging me and supporting me in ways that blow my mind. I have lost so much, even been down to nothing pursuing goals with my business and music, and they never question me or be disappointed in me. At Times when I feel like giving up, my daughter will play one of my songs, or show me an inspirational post she found on Tic-toc. Even my youngest son will grab my face and say “Mama, everything will be all right.” Their love for me is unconditional, and their belief in me is what drives me even harder through the adversities.

Website: https://isina.com/babydol28

Instagram: @babydol_official

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenecia-brown-2421a248

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