Meet Victory Needum | Entrepreneur & Cosmetologist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Victory Needum and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Victory, do you disagree with some advice that is more or less universally accepted?
The advice to “Just Start!” Everyone tells you to START, “Don’t procrastinate”, “If you don’t start now you’ll be waiting forever” Although I agree to an extent, I would recommend making a plan and then starting. Of course you can always change your plan or add to it but you want to have some type of foundation to stand on.
If you just start you may not even think you need a plan and then you just be “hustling”.
You ever heard someone say, “You’re like a bear making tracks but aint getting no where “? Yeah, you don’t want to be that bear.
START, but also PLAN!

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I specialize in Faux Locs, Natural Hair & Extensions. I serve a wide variety of ladies from Doctors, Lawyers, Real Estate Agents, Therapists to Entrepreneurs and those who work regular 9 to 5s. I serve the protective style girls, the wig girls, and the girls who haven’t touched their hair in months. I encourage healthy hair and I love what I do. I love making people feel good and knowing when they leave they’re happy.

Consistency has got me where I am today. I wanted to quit so many times. I even took breaks when things became difficult but I never quit. Im happy I didn’t. Its not easy all the time but through those dark times I kept pushing. Its always light on the other end. I’ve learned a lot from the clients I have served through the years. I’ve learned a lot about myself and how to communicate and treat others. Thing I would trade for anything.

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that COMMUNICATION IS KEY! Not just in life but in business. Also that contracts and written communication is a life saver.

I want the world to know that my name is VICTORY!
That should tell it all.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If Im being honest, most of my real friends are homebodys so we’d probably be in the house all day, but If I had the opportunity to actually plan the first stop would be Brunch. We’d have brunch at First Watch, Stirr or somewhere else would good a** mimosas. After that we’d probably go shopping to prepare for the night ahead or to some chill event like a paint & sip or just a park or something. Of course if she’s coming in from outta town you know we outside come night time! We’re pregaming and then hitting some type of lounge or club type spot. I honestly have no recommendations lol. I ask other people that go outside often where to go. Its always a good time though. And thats just the first night.
I’d have other more chill activities planned throughout the week but nothing major.

This actually makes me want to eat out more because where are we going and what are we doing?

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
God! Jesus Christ! He gave me the vision and he continues to give me the strength to create my dream life.

Website: www.slayedbyvictory.as.me

Instagram: www.instagram.com/slayedbyvictoryy

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Other: TikTok: @SlayedByVictory

Image Credits
Victory & The SlayBae