Through creating fun, glamorous, and educational content, growing a YouTube following of over 550K subscribers, writing my first book, and launching two highly acclaimed courses for up-and-coming influencers, my ultimate goal has remained the same: Giving you the tools to shine and turn your passion to profit!
When I uploaded a video to YouTube for the first time over 10 years ago, there was no one to guide me, no proven content strategies or step-by-step methods. After years of research, education, and ongoing rounds of trial and error, what started as a hobby transformed into a fulfilling and life changing career.
I had to figure out everything on my own— but I don't want that to be you.
My purpose and mission is to HELP, TEACH, and INSPIRE women like YOU. Having built a platform to educate and share hard-earned lessons and secrets to jump-start your success story.. this is my dream!
FROM MY HUMBLE HOMETOWN BEGINNINGS ...
I kept my calling a secret.
As a child of parents with successful traditional careers, pursuing a creative field wasn't exactly presented as a viable option.
I fell in love with fashion at 13, and soon after became mesmerized by YouTube, creating my own channel in 2010.
Escaping my small North Carolina hometown through the lens, I created Look of The Day and hair styling videos, learning content and editing skills along the way.
A soft-spoken, country girl became Glamaholic54.
A year later, the secret was out— my Mom discovered my videos.
... TO THE STREETS OF NYC
In the summer of my junior year, she allowed me to attend a summer program through the LIM Fashion Education Department in Manhattan, NY. My parents felt that this would allow me the opportunity to see if fashion was something I really wanted to pursue. That opportunity confirmed what I already knew. There, I was able to explore fashion forecasting, visual merchandising, public relations, fashion design, and many other related paths.
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) had always been the top college I wanted to attend. During my senior year, I started the application process but stopped in fear of not being accepted. Instead, I chose to attend a more traditional college with a major in fashion merchandising. As just a freshman in college, I was determined to maintain an above-average GPA and to be as involved in campus activities as possible. I had one more shot at going to the school of my dreams and I wasn’t going to mess it up this time.
In 2015, I was accepted to The Fashion Institute of Technology as a visiting student. I got to live in New York City for a year as I worked on a dual degree. This was the most challenging year of my life and writing about my college experience was my only outlet.
Sharing real stories from my personal college experience, I guide you through milestones like selecting a major to more personal topics like relationships and dating. Discover the real you and your personal style, while following your dreams!
