20. Crafting Confidence: Erika Hammer on Thriving in a Male-Dominated Industry

This week on She Who Thrives, Janell welcomes Erika Hammer, a trailblazing female barber from Florida. Together, they tackle the maze of pursuing their careers amidst societal and familial pressures, and the critical importance of not comparing oneself with industry peers.Listen in as they share personal journeys in the rise to prosperity and Erika's surprising leap to six-figure success. This episode is packed with invaluable advice for aspiring professionals and entrepreneurs, especially within the beauty and barber industry. Erika opens up about starting her barbershop with a loan, expanding it, and the crucial role of financial savvy. The duo touches upon dealing with negativity, maintaining professional boundaries, and the challenge of working in a male-dominated field. Marvel at how Erika manages to juggle her expanding business, Hammer and Co. Barbershop, with her personal life, and how she stands firm in a tough industry. Don't miss their experiences with dating, client management, and harnessing the power of positive affirmation. Connect with ErikaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikahammerr/Connect with Janell: Website: https://www.shewhothrivespodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossladynel/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Loving-BiPolar-Bear-Janell-Borrero/dp/B0BVSXX6JL