About Monica

With a passion for creativity and a drive for success, Monica has pursued many different avenues throughout her life, including cosmetology, writing, and the music industry. After graduating from cosmetology school with honors, she went on to study with innovators who have shaped the hair care industry we know today, including Vivienne Mackinder, Geri Cosenza, Irvine Rusk, Horst Rechelbacher, Darren Brokaw, and Robert Labetta.

After honing her skills, Monica joined the esteemed team of educators at Sebastian International, where she was able to not only perfect her craft but also become a world-class educator herself. Her talents as a hair colorist eventually led her to work with Schwarzkopf, a German hair color company, where she taught for four years. She later became the Director of Education for Salon Resources, which was the distributor for Sebastian International, where she created and designed classes, workshops, and product launches.

As a freelance artist, Monica has had the privilege of working with some notable celebrities and companies, including The Isley Brothers, Lela Rochon, Kevin Mayes, Nina Gancy, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Sylvester, Great Lengths Hair Extensions, Carole’s Daughter, Atlantic Records, and DreamWorks Records. Her work has also been featured on major networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Clear Channel, and FOX.

But Monica’s career highlights extend beyond her work in the beauty and music industries. She also served as the Director of Operations for both ‘In Magazine’ and ‘Today in Church Magazine,’ where she worked directly with the publisher to create monthly publications that inspired its readers and received critical acclaim. In this role, Monica interviewed celebrities about their spiritual life and personal journeys, including Kirk Whalum, Princess Zulu, Eric Roberson, Vonnetta Flowers, Evander Holyfield, and Isaac Bruce, among others. Her features stood strong next to other contributors including Joyce Meyers, TD Jakes, and Joel Olsten. Additionally, Monica’s most rewarding work was with Yoruba Records to build a global brand and movement.

Amidst her professional successes, Monica felt a call to embark on a spiritual journey of healing and self-discovery, which led her to study a coaching program through Phoenix 2000 INC. Through this program, Monica learned that her pain could be transformed into the source of her power to heal others. She then delved deeper into the study of the Divine Feminine with her teachers, Dr. Caroline ‘Isis’ Fuqua and Bettie Spruill, and became a student of Transcendental Meditation and Yogini Nithyananda.

I am a big fan of Prince and I consider Janet Jackson my big sister in my head. I enjoy traveling and have been fortunate enough to collect over 20 stamps on my passport, with plans to add more. I find joy in learning about different cultures through their food and art.

When I’m not working on my computer, you can find me cozying up with a great movie and some tasty snacks. Family is very important to me, but I also consider the supportive friends I meet along the way as family. I would describe myself as simple yet dramatic, all in one package.

Hi there, my name is Monica and it’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance!