Her Story
About Lataysha
Lataysha Harley serves as a lead teacher in childcare while owning and operating Slay Girl Boutique, her hair business, for the past 10 years. Her career path began with roles in fast food, retail, and customer service before she launched her business and advanced from assistant teacher to lead teacher. She is currently enrolled at Strayer University studying Business Administration with a minor in social media marketing and has been on the president's list since she started, with plans to graduate in 2028. Lataysha has been featured in multiple online magazine interviews including Canvas Rebel, and South Carolina Voyage. She attributes her success to demonstrating to her daughter that anything is possible through dedication and hard work. Lataysha values honesty, integrity, and innovation in both her professional and personal life, and she advises others to always be teachable and ready to learn while staying true to their passions.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Lataysha
01What do you attribute your success to?
To show my daughter that anything is possible. If you put your mind to it, you can really achieve it. There's no limit to anything.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Always be teachable. Always be ready to learn.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be themselves, and don't let minor inconveniences steer them away from what they have a passion for or the trendiest things going on. Always stick to what you know. And be teachable.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field is that no two days are the same, so you have to be able to adapt quickly. Every child, family, and situation can be different. I see that as an opportunity too because it pushes me to learn, problem-solve, and grow. I also think there are opportunities to use new ideas and technology to make our work more efficient while still keeping the personal connection that people need.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty and integrity. Being innovative.
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