Ep 013 - Interview with Pekela Riley: Celebrity Hair Stylist & Ulta Beauty Pro Team Member

Driving the Business: Beauty Brands & Entrepreneurship with Anthony Standifer

Get ready to have the FIRE brought to you in this one. I talked my way into an interview with one of the industry's busiest, most celebrated hair stylist and salon owners - Pekela Riley. She is teaching a MASTER CLASS in this discussion on her journey in the beauty industry.

We get insight into the curvy road that's led to her success and how hard work combined with humility have been her secret weapon. Hearing the strategy she took from turning her salon Salon Pk from a booth rent environment to a commission based salon where stylist make 6 figures is MIND BLOWING and worth your attention. Pekela also shares how she has landed a celebrity clientele of people like Gabrielle Union, Regina King & ISSA RAE into her hands with her signature styling.

Her book recommendation is Unfuck Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary John Bishop. Follow Pekela on Instagram @PekelaRiley and her salon @SalonPK.