I am 46 years old and I am a single mom. My youngest is 18 and about to graduate from high school this year. I have always wanted to have my own career. A friend of mine was attending Aveda for cosmetology and told me that I should look into it . Once I took a chance to check it out, I was very impressed.

I decided to take the esthitician/massage therapy course . I have learned so much and my life has changed because I have something to call my own in terms of achievement and success. I know that this decision will be a life changing event and I am so excited to see what comes ahead!

Blog post by Aveda Institute Tallahassee student: Stephanie Edgecombe