Meet Sylvia C. Kelsey: Beauty & Lifestyle Expert

We had the good fortune of connecting with Sylvia C. Kelsey and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sylvia C., let’s start by talking about what inspires you?
I am inspired by the notion that anything I can think of I can create. As an entrepreneur it is vital that you are always looking for inspiration to help fuel the movement of your business. Knowing how to keep your momentum is vital to the life of your business. How to shift and allow things to flow and grow. Inspiration can often come from taking a risk, and not being afraid to push things a little further.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
As a practicing cosmetologist and beauty expert I am most excited about working 30 in the beauty business and tackling all of the obstacles’ that have come through the years. I started in the beauty business young and unsure of how things would workout, but as I grew confident I became bold in the the things that I wanted for my self. After a few years I began to pivot and included working in TV, Print, Video, and Film as an artist for celebirties all over country. This was scary because I knew it was what I wanted, and I had no clue as to how to get in to the right company. I did’nt stop though. I pushed through and never gave up and I am glad I didnt. I did as much as I could for who ever needed it, sometimes working for free just to get my feet in the door. It certainly paid off and I got to work with some very influential people. The best way to overcome any challange is to look it straight on and do not back down. What I have learn along the way is that you have to keep pushing even when things don;t look at good as you would like, don’t look at the physical look at the vision in your head, follow that and dont give up. Puckerd cosmetics is a beauty brand developed to serve as a platform to inspire and ignite awareness in women who want to build and grow their own business. We want to inspire women to pursue their hopes and tackle their fears. We are beauty with a purpose. Beauty is no just about looking good it is also about feeling empowered and feeling good . We want our clients to feel empowered and know that they can achieve the life they desire.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Because I am a huge fan of a nice laid back lounge our first stop would be to visit Cigar City Club. This is a great spot to grab a drink, get some amazing food and enjoy great conversation and possibly a cigar with some of Atlanta’s most influential. Listen to some great live music or shake a tail feather with the resident DJ, this is definitely top of the list. Next I would probably take them on a mid day excursion to the Ponce Market where we could shop and enjoy the market and the many different food items and crafts available. We would visit the ever famous Lennox mall where celebrity sittings are sure to happen and a little more shopping never hurt anyone. It would only be right to take a day and visit some of the museums in the city first off would be the high museum/ As our finale I would wisk my friend away for the day to visit one of the many wine vineyards in Ga, enjoying the country drive and some great homemade wine would be a great way to end a visit . These place are my favorites and the people along the way are the icing on top. Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would like to thank the many friends, family and customers that who have supported me in my journey to success, none of my success would be possible with out all of those who have been by my side with encouraging words and support.

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Steven Mackey