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

Hi Erika, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
Stepping out of your comfort zone is the only way to grow. I cut hair for 12 years , built an amazing clientele that stuck with me for years , and having to let it all go to start a business in a whole different industry was one of the biggest risk I have ever taken, it has literally changed my life.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I have a strong passion for my craft, Im literally obsessed with it , it has been something I had been wanting to do since 2017. Feeling overwhelmed was the biggest challenge I can’t tell you how many times I cried or nearly had a panic attack, running two different businesses on top of being a mom of 2 wasn’t easy & I worked extremely hard to get where I am today but I’m proud of how much I’ve accomplished in little time & I feel like I’m only getting started.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
We are definitely coffee shop hopping to start off lol, Avoca and summer moon are my favorites. I also love downtown Fort Worth & all the new stuff in the stockyards.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My friends that continue to refer me & tell everyone about me, my marketing team Pigment Marketing Pros that has helped me keep my life together lol through thick and thin ! & my mentor Chris Herrera owner of The art of SMP for pushing me to be a better artist and work harder

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