Individual Aspect: Marianna Fosson, Kindness
Posted on May 27, 2024
I swear, she was 5’9.
When I was a kid, I was fortunate to attend 4-H camp at Tar Hollow State Park. I attended with many people I know, that I still know as adults. I did not keep in contact with any of our camp counselors, but I had read news articles about them over the years, and this gave me glimpses of their lives from a very distant view point. This by no way gave me any indication of what their lives consisted of, just things that were noteworthy of them, or to someone else. One day, I was at the salon when I saw one of my favorite camp counselors, and I thought, holy sh*t, that’s Marianna Fosson!
If you have ever seen Marianna, then y0u know she is beautiful. When she was a teenager, she was beautiful then, too. What you may not know, is that she was, and still is, extremely kind. I refer to myself and my friends, at that time of 4-H camp, as little kids, even though we are talking 9-13, because the older kids were the counselors, and they were all 15-18. I digress, Marianna was a favorite counselor of all of us younger kids at camp. She was beautiful, and we girls envied that, the boys drooled over her, but she was fun, made camp fun for us, and she was so sweet and kind to us campers. Basically, my impression of her was very favorable, and I had a bit of an idolization as a youngster, but it was not misplaced.
When I moved back to Chillicothe, I started following many pages on FB to reacquaint myself with the area, the happenings, and the people. One of the pages I followed was Build Chillicothe, which Marianna’s late father, John, had started. I love people that are invested in their community, that want to help others grow or increase in awareness, and that aim to give back to those around them. Yet again, I found myself interacting with Marianna, to see what Business Focus posts I could share and not share.
I found myself at the salon with her again one day, and I thought I should just friend request her, even if I did have some hero worship of her as a kid. Marianna beat me to it, and sent me a request. The child in me felt very accepted, which sounds silly, but I enjoyed the humor of it, and I figured there was deeper reasoning behind our need to be reconnected. Little did I know.
I found that reason not too long ago, or so I thought. Marianna posted something one day, and I was able to tell her the same story I have told you here. I truly thought that was the purpose of bringing us together, and even when we made a coffee date after, I was still under the same impression. When Marianna met me in the parking lot, I chuckled internally, as I stood taller than her. Me, the kid in me, always thought this stunning creature was 5’9. I later told Marianna about this musing, and she laughed so hard, said no, I am only 5’2!!! We still laugh about this.
Back to the coffee date. As I listened, I learned so much about Marianna. I learned about her life, the struggles, the challenges and the heartbreaks, the victories too. I realized I was not meant to have idolization of her, but to relate to her as a woman, to share our stories and see ourselves in each other. We learned we had so very much in common, that we share similar stories in some ways, and that we truly understand those stories for, and with, each other. I am still amazed that life put us together to create a friendship as adults, that is based on two differing experiences as kids. I did not know I needed Marianna Fosson in my life, but I see that I do. We are both on healing journeys, alike, but so different, and yet the timing could not be more perfect. Friendships are an amazing thing, when you meet each other where you stand, and Marianna and I definitely do that.
I told Marianna at one point, that she was very kind to me as a child, which her mother Cris was not surprised by in the least, and that she now, as an adult, has provided something for me too. I am a firm believer in returning kindness, and so I asked Marianna to come in for a photo session with her lovely mother Cris. The session was full of emotion, joyous laughter and fun. We had a spectacular time, and I could not be more pleased with the results of our efforts. So, what is Marianna’s individual aspect that makes her so special? It is her kindness. Through everything, through the years, she is and has remained kind, and that is something we could all use a little more of.
Business Focus: Lacey Nichole Hair
Posted on April 10, 2024
Welcome back, everyone!
Today, I want to introduce you to a beautiful soul, Lacey Powell of Lacey Nichole Hair, located inside Making Waves Hair & Color Studio, downtown Chillicothe. I have had the pleasure of knowing Lacey since we were kids, in fact we rode the bus for an hour, daily, together for years. You get a good understanding of a person by riding back roads in a bumpy, loud bus with lots of other kids, and I am happy to say that Lacey is, not surprisingly, the same kind person she was when we were kids. Lacey is one of those people that you meet and she puts your soul at ease. She is a positive sunny person, but she can sit in companionable silence with you too, and that is a phenomenal combo! My time with Lacey was a full circle moment, bringing me back to my childhood knowing her good heart, and even better, it provided the opportunity to celebrate the adult, mother and entrepreneur she has become. It was a pure joy moment, one to share with you, so let me acquaint you better with Lacey and how she arrived at this place on the journey of her life.
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Lacey has always had a passion for updos and highlighting, so what better time to follow that desire than during the pandemic. Lacey was in another industry prior to the Covid madness, but she found an opportunity for herself to set out on a new path with cosmetology school, and she eagerly took it. I was reconnected with Lacey through social media when she was in school, so it has been a completely amazing experience watching her skills build through her training to where she is now. To witness someone take a chance and make a huge change in their lives, is a blessing, inspiration, and motivation for us all. It truly lets us all know it’s not just possible, but rewarding too. My daughter Brooke and I were always on “Lacey Watch”, loving the transformations she was presenting her followers, including us on her journey for herself, for her clients, and her family too. It is really a cool thing to be watching Lacey’s career from schooling to the present, and how she transforms her clients’ hair. Have you seen her work? FANTASTIC!!
Lacey surprised me when she said it has been 3 years since she started her business, Lacey Nichole Hair. She completed school and took to the hair industry so seamlessly, it doesn’t seem that it has been that long, but the magic she works behind the chair makes you think she has been at this way longer than those 3 years. Her blonding techniques blow me away, her clients walk away with such glossy, healthy tresses, and the way that must make her clients feel, is absolutely priceless. Lacey loves providing a great transformation through her blonding services, and will feature some new services with extensions in 2024, too! Be on the look out for what exciting things she has in store!
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One thing for certain, Lacey has some good advice for anyone with a budding business…or a seasoned business, at that. “Comparison is the thief of joy, growing requires failing.”-Lacey
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Lacey was very fortunate to serve as an assistant for her mentor, Kristen Carbert Richmond, when first starting out. Lacey credits Kristen for some of the most invaluable information and tidbits that serve her so well to this day. She picked up some excellent tips and tricks from her mentor, but Lacey cites that she aspires to be like Kristen in every way. That is well deserved praise, and proves the importance and relevance of having a great mentor when first starting a trade, or business. Lacey pointed out the importance and relevance of constant learning and mentorship in her industry, she feels this helps her stay ahead of the curve by educating herself on the next new thing, improving her established skills and expanding her knowledge base. This gives her confidence to provide the absolute best service for her clients, and it is evidenced in her work!
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You can tell that Lacey is a native to Ross County, she loves meeting new people, and loves her community. She feels that she would not have had the success or support anywhere else, and says Ross County has grown her business from the ground up! Lacey loves being part of the booming growth and success downtown Chillicothe is experiencing, she finds it refreshing and fun, it endears her roots to her even more. If you would like to know more about Lacey and how she serves the Chillicothe and Ross County area, click on any image of her to be connected to her FB page! Make sure to schedule your appointment with her soon!
One thing for certain, Lacey has some good advice for anyone with a budding business…or a seasoned business at that. “Comparison is the thief of joy, growing requires failing.”-Lacey
Buiness Focus: Klaire’s Esthetics
Posted on April 5, 2024
Hello Beautiful People!!
I recently had the pleasure of getting my second facial with the lovely and wonderful Klaire Powell of Klaire’s Esthetics, located inside Making Waves Hair & Color Studio, downtown Chillicothe. I had been seeing Klaire’s amazing work all over social media, remarked to my husband how impressed I was with the results she was getting, and so for Christmas, he gifted me a gift card with Klaire. People, I am loving the results!
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I was thrilled to experience Klaire’s methodology of her facial. As someone that was in the healthcare field of massage therapy for 25 years, I am very impressed with the way Klaire takes a holistic approach to her facials, the way she blends that with the scientific skin care approach, and the care and precision she gives to her client’s individual skin care struggles and concerns. Her short term results speak volumes, seeing your skin glow is instant gratification, but the wild thing is, she is cultivating a following by producing long term results, focusing on client education and staying up on new ways to serve her clients with techniques and products. To say the least, I love Klaire’s work, I am loving my skin more after Klaire’s work and guidance, and I have only been twice thus far. Mind Blown!
I don’t talk to Klaire much when I have an appointment with her, I tend to be mute and just enjoy, so I asked Klaire if she would tell us more about her business, who inspires her, what she loves about her work and more. Please let me introduce you to the beautiful Klaire of Klaire’s Esthetics!
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Klaire was inspired to follow a career path in to beauty and skincare, when her mom, Lacey, followed her passion and went to cosmetology school a few years ago. Klaire started esthetician school in 2022, not long after completing high school, and graduated in January 2023. She jumped right in to entrepreneurship by starting her business, and has had her business for a little over a year. Klaire has been rewarded in her efforts of following her passion, as she loves being able to help people, to service and educate her clients on ways they can help themselves outside of her services, and she loves to watch her clients’ confidence grow in their skin!
In 2024, Klaire is looking to expand on her services, to continue to seek better products for her clients and to receive education on all ways to provide an even better experience for those she serves. She is always looking at new or better technology to enhance and expand her skillset and knowledge base, truly, her clients and their skin are her priority! Renewed, replenished, and rejuvenated skin is her jam, this girl is focused on her future and how she can make YOUR experience with her always better.
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Klaire values, and deeply appreciates, that the Chillicothe and Ross County community has always supported her while she was growing up locally, and through her journey in becoming an esthetician to establishing herself as a local business owner. Klaire receives a lot of support through referrals, sharing her content, likes on her socials, and by people positively spreading the word about her business and offerings. If you would like to see more of what Klaire can do for you, please click any image of Klaire to be directed to her FB page. Make sure to book your appointment soon!
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