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

Hi Marina, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
I pursued an artistic/creative field because its a part of who I am and whatever is a part of who you are, you tend to be more passionate and whatever you are more passionate about you are more impactful and when you are impactful I believe that’s true happiness.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I wear a few hats as a business owner, entrepreneur, and creative. What sets me apart as a hairstylist/mua & artist is my authenticity, my heart, and my conviction to simply be me. People will rarely remember the average, but will always remember the extraordinary so my gift is being me and also to make others feel like it’s AMAZING to be them! I believe in great customer service and making sure my clients don’t just have a service but that they have an experience!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
First we would start of with a quick breakfast at the Soirée coffee shop and then do the Segway tour. Dallas definitely has some really cool and rich history that I love! For lunch I’d like to go to the Dallas Farmers Market, do some shopping, and dinner we can definitely go to Belse Restaurant.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to dedicate my shoutout to my late grandmother Beverly Waters who passed away this past year. She was one of my biggest cheerleaders amongst others, but everything I am doing and accomplishing I think about how proud she would be. So this shout out belongs to her!

Website: www.marinajbeauty.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/marinajwaters

Twitter: @marinajofficial

Facebook: Marina J. Waters

Other: Instagram: @marinajwaters @marinajbeauty @petite.empower

Image Credits
Lloyd J Martin Photography 2Peice Photography

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