Davines Artistic Team!! Who Me?!? Well Ok Then...

I announced a few weeks ago that I would be auditioning to be a part of the Davines Artistic Team and the over all response was "congrats, but I don't know what that is..." Ha!!! I guess, like most people in a chosen profession, I forgot that non hairdresser peeps might not get exactly what that means.

Well, I guess I should start by saying that I'm very excited to announce that I received a phone call today regarding feed back from my audition. The adorable man on the phone with the amazing accent was very impressed by my reviews. He said not only that my energy during the audition was much appreciated but that the team is very excited to add said energy to the team. WHAT?!? I almost drove off the road I was so excited!!!

What this means is that I will now embark on a journey. Further training and certification in color, cut and presentation skills may land me in venues as small as a tiny salon in "who knows where" to the stage of a large and spectacular hair event showcasing Davines goodness. I will move on to sharpen my skills, learn how to accurately execute collections created by Davines' Artistic Director Angelo Seminara which I will then turn around and teach to salons and stylists on this coast and possibly other regions as well.

It is hard to put into words how humbled and excited I am that I have been chosen. It is a true honor and blessing to work for such an amazing company and can't believe that I have come to a point in my career where people are recognizing my talent in a capacity of wanting me to be a part of something so great. The journey that has brought me to this point has been nothing short of amazing and I can't seem to wrap my head around the fact that Davines has offered me.... ME such an amazing opportunity.

I'm getting a little verklempt...

I believe it goes without saying, but must be said, that there are too many people to thank for being so supportive in my growth as a hairstylist, educator and human being. I am so grateful to have such amazing people in my life that it fills my whole heart each and every time I think about it. These are the people who believed in me when I couldn't see past my own insecurities to believe in myself, the people who held me up when I could not do so myself. There are people in my life who have encouraged me to push forward, to stay on this path of growth, and for that I am beyond grateful. I am grateful for each and every one of you!!

I must go now... I must go forth and giggle like a school girl and do, yet another, happy dance which will involve shaking of my groove thang and awkward arm movements!! Ha!!

A good day to you all!!!