We recently had the chance to connect with Angela Wall and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Angela, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
My first 90 minutes are all about grounding myself before I step into serving others. I wake up early while the house is still quiet—usually before my little ones are up. I make a cup of coffee, open the blinds, and spend some time in prayer and gratitude, followed by reading my Bible. That quiet time sets the tone for the kind of leader and presence I want to bring into the salon.
Once I’m centered, I shift into mom mode. I wake my kids, help them get ready, and we eat breakfast together. Before we leave the house, we take a moment to pray as a family—it’s one of my favorite daily rhythms and keeps our mornings focused, peaceful, and connected.
After everyone is set for the day, I review my appointments, check in on any team needs, and look at what’s happening in the business. I’m big on creating a “kingdom environment” at the salon, so I take a moment to ask myself what kind of energy I want to bring and who might need extra encouragement.
If time allows, I’ll scroll through our salon’s social media, respond to messages, or jot down content ideas—creativity usually flows best for me in the mornings.
By the time I’m heading out the door, I feel spiritually grounded, connected with my family, mentally organized, and ready to love people well. My mornings aren’t complicated—they’re intentional—and they help me walk into the salon fully present.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Angela Wall, and I’m the founder and owner of Dwell Studio Salon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dwell was built with a very intentional purpose: to create a kingdom-minded, hospitality-driven space where beauty feels personal, community feels tangible, and people feel genuinely cared for.
We’re known for luxury color and hand-tied extensions, but what truly sets us apart is our culture. My team doesn’t just “do hair”—we create elevated experiences rooted in love, presence, and unreasonable hospitality. Every guest who steps inside our doors should feel seen, heard, and valued.
My journey has always been equal parts creativity and leadership. I love mentoring stylists, building systems that empower a thriving team, and crafting a brand that reflects warmth, excellence, and purpose. Right now, I’m investing deeply into education, expanding our extension program, and refining the internal structure of our salon so we can continue to grow without compromising the heart behind what we do.
Dwell is special because it’s more than a salon—it’s a place where people encounter joy, creativity, and community. That’s the story I’m honored to build every day.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
The relationship that has shaped me the most is my relationship with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Everything about who I am—how I lead, how I love people, how I show up in my family and my business—flows from that foundation.
My faith has given me identity, purpose, and a deep sense of calling. It’s what grounds me when life feels chaotic and what keeps me centered when I’m leading others. It’s also the lens through which I see the salon: a place where people can experience peace, kindness, and genuine hospitality.
I truly believe the gifts God placed inside me were meant to be used to bless others, and that perspective has shaped every part of my story—personally and professionally.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me something that success never could—that the Lord is with me in every season, and that He invites me to lean on Him, not on my own strength. In the hardest moments, I’ve learned what surrender really looks like. Not the kind that gives up, but the kind that gives over—my plans, my fears, my timelines.
Those seasons deepened my trust in God more than any win or accomplishment ever has. They reminded me that His presence is constant, His guidance is steady, and His purpose is often shaped in the quiet, refining places. Success can celebrate you, but suffering forms you—and for me, that formation has been rooted in learning to rest in Him.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Whose ideas do you rely on most that aren’t your own?
When it comes to the business, I rely heavily on my team’s ideas. We are truly a collaborative salon, and I love empowering the people around me to create, problem-solve, and shape the future of Dwell.
My stylists and front desk team see things from different angles, and they bring creativity, insight, and honesty that makes our salon stronger. I never want to be the kind of leader who has all the answers—I want to be the kind who listens, invites input, and builds an environment where everyone feels ownership.
Some of our best systems, guest experiences, and educational ideas have come from conversations around our color bar or during team meetings. Their voices matter deeply, and relying on them has made Dwell what it is today.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
I think the biggest misunderstanding might be that my legacy is about the salon itself—its growth, its aesthetics, or even the success we’ve had as a team. Those things matter, but they aren’t the heart of it.
My true legacy isn’t about building a beautiful business; it’s about building people. Loving them well. Creating a space where they feel valued, seen, and called higher. Everything I do—from leadership to hospitality to education—is rooted in reflecting God’s heart and presence in everyday moments.
Some may see the strategy, the systems, the brand, and assume the legacy is the business. But for me, the salon is simply the vessel. The real legacy is the impact on people’s lives—my team, our guests, and even my own family. That’s what I pray lasts far beyond me.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.dwellstudiosalon.com
- Instagram: @dwellstudiosalon.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DwellStudioSalon
Image Credits
Photos by Jessie Clark Photo
