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Q: Who or what inspires you the most when it comes to leadership and growing your team? A: Honestly, Joey and I inspire each- other to want to be the best. e White Opal idea originated when we first started dating. It was actually his idea for me to open the salon, he saw a natural leader in me that I didn't see in myself at the time. He was a paratrooper in the military and has leadership experience that most of us can never relate to. I've been able to pick up on some of his skills and implement them into the business where needed. We both have a love and passion for helping young women/men in this industry and watching them make it a successful career. Our dream was to be the best salon in monmouth county, in all of NJ if possible—and we will do whatever it takes to live up to our expectation of ourselves. R A P I D F I R E | D R A M A & S A S S E D I T I ON We just keep it moving. Q: Mascara or bold lip — which one is your ultimate power move? A: Bold lip everytime. Q: If White Opal was a reality show, what would the craziest behind-the-scenes moment be? A: Based on past events it would have been when I had 8 employees leave at the same time. at episode would have definitely been the most dramatic. In fact when it was happening in real time it did cross my mind that this is reality show type of shit lol. Q: Coffee, wine, or champagne — which fuels your hustle (and which one's your guilty pleasure)? A: Coffee through and through. If i had to pick a cocktail on the once a year occasion that I drink, it'd be a simple tequila/club. Q: What's the most outrageous hairstyle request you've ever gotten — did you say yes or no? A: I've had a bride request some giant big bun that lived outside of my personal style preference and comfort zone. I declined her as a client knowing someone else could execute her vision much better than me. Q: Haters gonna hate — what's your fiercest clapback or secret weapon for shutting them down? A: We just keep it moving. We laugh off the crazies and honestly we have a ton of haters but we don't even know their names. Q: Mom mode activated — what's your go-to "save me now" move when chaos hits? A: I immediately tell myself "this isn't forever, it's just a moment in time" when i'm feeling overwhelmed or super stressed. I count my blessings and I try to be very present and mindful if the situation is even worth reacting to. Having kids tests your patience to the max. I'm still taking all the tips and advice from other moms so send them my way!!! VUENJ.COM 87

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