My work is hanging on the walls in ULTA + SEPHORA!

I specifically remember about 4 years ago walking into @ultabeauty + @sephora + said to a friend how I wanted so badly for my work to be on the walls of these stores.
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I remember the person I was with gave me a “ha, sure good luck” with an eye roll type of response.
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I’ve had people tell me on the regular how absolutely crazy I was for commuting hours a day to NYC to “make my dreams come true.” It was a waste of time, it would depreciate my car value, + waste $ on fuel.
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I’ve had people tell me that my work simply wasn’t good enough.
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I’ve had people tell me my whole belief in “team work makes the dream work” wasn’t real, to do it all yourself and you’ll go farther.
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I’ve had people tell me you need an agent to book the “real” jobs and wouldn’t have a chance to get my work seen in the industry without one.
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I’ve had people tell me it’s too risky to be a freelancer, you should just play it safe and get a job at beauty counter for security.”
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Some of these same people are now calling me to work for me + my company of artists and stylists, some of these people have completely left my life, some of these people have said “she only got lucky, it won’t last”
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To all the doubters, nay-sayers, and non-believers I say this with the utmost respect + love possible:
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“🖕🏼 I DID IT BETCH.”
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And the ones that said ‘it’s only luck, it won’t last’, you can also walk your cute butt over 3 aisles to the left to see more of my work in the Bumble and Bumble section of theses stores. And while your there, do yourself a favor + pick up the texture spray + dry shampoo bc it’s the best, seriously you won’t regret it.
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My loves, it’s called hard WORK. Don’t ever listen to people that put you down. That is their own beliefs around themselves. You are worthy of whatever you want to create, do, or be. All it takes is dedication and consistency.
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In all 50 states, you can walk into any of these stores, to see my work hanging on the walls.
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I’m so grateful for all the amazing creative ppl I meet in the industry + especially the ones I can call my friends!
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No matter who you are, I will always believe in you + your wild dreams and support + love you to no end! X Alexandria