Today we’d like to introduce you to Morriesa Stokes.
Morriesa, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
Known as Reese to family and the Peacock Lady to others, was born and raised in Dallas, TX late 70’s. I am an only child raised in a 2 parent home. I was always inspired and encourage to do my best and never give up. Already a lover of music and fashion I started playing the piano at the age of 2 and took on the violin in the 6th grade. I’m a 3rd generation seamstress when my mom made me a dress I would make my cabbage patch and Barbie dolls the same outfit out of the scraps. I went into beauty school 1995 and also Dallas Baptist University majoring in communication.
I am a wife of 4 years , a mother of an 18 year old daughter, a grandmother of a 1 year old grandson, have 6 loving dogs, a salon owner of The BE Lounge Salon iradio personality, and owner of an online vintage boutique Gypsy Sanctuary a true unique creative. Loving all things beauty I took that drive and passion to another level. I left my corporate job to pursue my passion full time 2003 and have never looked back. I started off with nails (taught by my aunt the twin of my mom) then mastered all that I wanted to learn. You can see my work and clothing designs on album covers, WBNA players, on stages across the world, magazines and more. I am an Educator, platform Artist, Natural Hair Leader of Texas International Hair and Trade Show and was Director of Education for a high end Salon in Dallas I host pop up events to showcase my creative wardrobe and other local artist and boutiques. I love photographer, reading and dancing.
Reese the Peacock Stylist came about from my decor at my salon suite my favorite color is blue and I had a client bring me a picture that had a peacock and some beautiful words in it. so everyone start bringing me peacock decor… so me learning more about branding went from beautifully anticipated to Reese’s styles of elegance to Reese The Peacockstylist on Social media and it stuck with me and became my brand. Doing some research on peacocks I noticed that as people we love their beautiful feathers and I compared that to what we see and think about our image. Peacocks are very stubborn males not really secure and confident when they are around other peacocks. No one ever realizes this because they are so focused on the beautiful feathers. Then it hit me we almost work the same. We get so consumed about appearances that we forget about the inside. So many of us are not living (yes breathing) but dying in the inside. My job is my slogan for Reese’s Styles of Elegance “where your natural beauty is enhanced while your inner beauty is embraced”
I became a salon owner after being in other salons and salon suites for a couple of years and a blessing came upon me in April of 2017 and The BE Lounge was birthed in May 2017 (along with my grandson 🙂 ) Being in the business for over 20 years I have seen and heard a lot. I realized we lack education, motivation from the inside of the salon and also from the inside of our body and mind (that’s where it all starts).
Coming soon will be the School of Hard Knots Broadcasting. You will be able to catch me Reese The Peacock on air soon…
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Of course it has not been a smooth road. The road is always harder when you allow fear to take over. Knowing that you have the gift, the “it factor” but you are stuck in the past when people words have gotten stuck on you and you live your life believing what they shared. I have stayed in that zone for years. I would rather give the information away to see the next person succeed. Because all I know is how to self-sabotage and keep a smile. Being an entrepreneur you have to find balance with personal and business and sometimes you lack and that creates some struggles within itself.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into The BE Lounge Salon story. Tell us more about the business.
The BE lounge which stands for BEING LIVING FREEDOM A natural Holistic Hair Salon. We as people are so afraid to just live and be ourselves. We confine ourselves to what others want or think. When you come inside the BE Lounge we open our doors with a warm peaceful feeling and embrace the diversity we each have… we have a chalkboard to release the negative energy you may be carrying or some positive thoughts for the next person. We offer organic natural alternatives for hair products for the mind and the body not just hair. We need to remember our body and mind effects our hair so we assist you in learning about your hair and what all we put in our body. To learn to meditate and stretch the body. We use essential oils in our hair products in our water and even to aid in curing pains and moods. We do offer chemical services along with barbering, manicure, eyelashes and more… Holistic healing and alternative medicine is our goal at The BE Lounge Salon… Live freely and peacefully…
I am most proud that I wanted to create an alternative to the salon atmosphere. No TV relaxing music option to meditate and be free… organic tea linen sprays to get a peaceful sleep vegetable capsules with essential oil instead of OTC medications. Satin pillowcases, crystals, chakra balance and much more… Along with a beautiful healthy hair and skin. we support and have some all natural organic small business products like soaps, hair products, skin care lines, vegan friendly, hot/cold organic teas soy candles copper jewelry, knapptyme alter treasures.
The vibe we create the alternative services we offer set us apart.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
I am always mindful of what I say and how I think so I strive to stay positive and create an aura about myself that welcomes everyone which creates great opportunity for me in my personal and business life. I attract what I live. I want greatness and happiness for everyone.
Pricing:
- Knapptyme alter treasures start at $50 (includes satin pillowcase, sage, journal , candle and more
- Most Braids, faux/goddess Loc, two strand Twist starts at $200 includes hair
Contact Info:
- Address: 2511 Wedglea 1a Dallas TX 75211
Inside the View at Kessler Park - Website: thebelounge.com Reesestylesofelegance.com
- Phone: 405-698-0621
- Email: reeses.stylesofelegance@gmail.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/thebelounge
- Facebook: facebook.com/thebelounge
- Twitter: twitter.com/thebelounge
Image Credit:
Mardi Hunter (An alluring images)
Phoenix Photograhpy
A touch of Heaven photography
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