Life & Work with Jody Brown

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jody Brown.  

Hi Jody, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today.
My story starts off like most. I didn’t have the easiest childhood. By the grace of God and the love from my aunts, I graduated high school and was on my own after that. I started off with nothing. I lived in a rooming house infested with rats and barely made money working at a call center. I was then offered to move to Orlando with my girlfriend (who is now my wife). I knew no one here in Orlando. I started working at Save-A-Lot. But I knew I couldn’t do that forever. So, I started doing photography. I did family photos, weddings, boudoir, etc. One of my first clients was Val Demings, a U.S. representative. I was so happy that they reached out to me, especially when I knew no one out here. Then someone mentioned how I could do hair since I did such a great job. I honestly just wanted to do anything I loved doing to make money. So, I did it. I started off with one person, then another person, then they told their friends, and their friends told their friends, and so forth. Through building my hair business, I learned that so many people go through so much, and most can barely afford help unless they have insurance. So, I started going to school for psychology. I just achieved my associate’s. I want to open a nonprofit organization for any age to have a place to come and talk to psychologists for free. I want to include a game room for children to play games while they talk to psychologists. I want to include a rage room. I would also like the psychologists to be interns who are practicing for the field. I have so many dreams and goals I am working towards. I can’t wait to help change the world. 

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road has never been smooth. I made many mistakes, but I learned from them. I had last-minute cancellations, I have done many freestyles, I have felt like I should give up when it comes to school, I went months without a day off, I dealt with family members battling with addiction, and even a PANDEMIC. But through every obstacle, the strength from God got me through. If everything was easy, it wouldn’t mean as much as it does now knowing I got through it all. Tomorrow may be another problem, but I will conquer it. 

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am known for doing hair. I recently won a Booksy Award for the most loyal and return customers, for the highest reviews and best portfolio. I am professional, consistent, and reliable. 

Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
Do not give up! That is number one. To get my business out there, I would reach out to influencers and do a style on them for promoting. Craigslist and other ad sites are great for promoting. Always use hashtags and tell anyone you can about your business. I would even do styles on myself to get extra views. 

Contact Info:

• Website: www.selflessgrindhairstyles.booksy.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/selflessgrindhairstyles?r=nametag
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/supatatted.raiinbowlovee
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCTW1RrPw89kWc63x99ipxnA
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@jodyannette?_t=8UaCklTOE5C&_r=1 

Image Credits
Danileigh
Duda Castro
Nova DeJesus
Gypsy Nino
Aleah Hall
Jealene
Kaitlyn
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