Her Story
About Tiffani
Tiffani Hardy is a self-employed professional based in Stonecrest, Georgia, working as a hairdresser by trade while also serving as manager to an independent hip-hop artist in Baltimore. Her career spans multiple industries, with significant experience in human services including Child Protective Services and family placement, which she pursued after starting in banking in 2006. Hardy earned a Bachelor's in Psychology, followed by an MBA in Marketing and an MPS in Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management, and recently completed a degree in the business of cannabis, achieving magna to summa cum laude in each program. She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and the Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society. Hardy attributes her success to continuous self-improvement and gratitude, and she advises others to never stop learning while utilizing available resources.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Tiffani
01What do you attribute your success to?
Me and a better me every day, because I feel like our biggest critic and our biggest, like, opponent is ourselves. So being a better person, being a better me every day. Every day I wake up, you know, being appreciative and having gratitude. Even though things might not be working out, just having gratitude for being in this space, either to learn or to grow.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Never stop learning from my father. Learn a new skill, learn a new trait, something piques your interest, learn about it to the fullest. You don't always have to master it, but learn. Open your mind up to learn something new. Never stop learning.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Utilize your resources. Don't let fear stand in the way, because it can be crippling. Always be a student to those who know more than you do. Utilize the information that you're given. The world is your oyster.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Oversaturation in entertainment and hairdressing, but not necessarily bad. Gatekeeping. Consistency. Keeping up with the times and trends since everything is ever-changing.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Persistence. Creativity. Loyalty. Maintaining professionalism. Leadership. Paying great attention to detail. Strategic thinking. Protecting my peace.
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