The independent Mahisha Dellinger at a young age
Salutations. The night of Mahisha Dellinger’s (CEO and Founder of CURLS) book launch it was a cold snowy night and the streets were slippery however, that did not stop me from canceling my plans on hearing the moderated interview with Jacque Reid of her life story, experiences of triumphs and hardship as well as her many lessons along the way.
Mahisha Dellinger and Jacque Reid
Jazz band at Minton's
The location was a Harlem restaurant called Minton’s (206 West 118th Street), the decor was creative and decorated with a table timeline layout of CURLS products, pictures of Mahisha and her family and as you walked into Minton’s you were greeted warmly with a glass of the Blueberry Fizz specialty drink.
CURLS products on display
As you made your way inside beyond the curtain you heard the tunes of a great jazz band, and as you walked closer to the stage to the left there was a signature sheet with broken crayons to commend Mahisha for all of her diligence and dedication.
Broken Crayons
As the glasses of refreshing drinks were raised and the savory hors d’oeuvres were offered including: mini mac and cheese cupcakes and gumbo. For dessert there was apple pie turnover that was so good. As Jacque Reid warmed up to interview Mahisha everyone in the room was attentive to her presence which demands so much attention. As Mahisha was being interviewed the audience went through different emotions of laughter, then in the agreeance hum of umm hmm and we were on the verge of tears as she relived hardships, misfortunes, and strides she took to overcome being a statistic and her knowledge.
Holiday CURLS products
In my goodie bag I received CURLS product and Mahisha Dellinger’s book entitled “Against All Odds” which will be released February 2, 2015. Given her life path I am excited to read her book as she tells her story growing up on the rough streets of Sacramento, California. Her life included poverty, despair and dysfunction which she was delivered a bad hand early on in life but it prepared her to reshuffle her deck and to become the Queen.
CURLS hair set
I honor anyone who is brave enough to follow their dreams, passion and vision that is bigger than a 9 to 5. She delivered such inspiration for me it was meant for me to hear the words that she rendered. I was in a room amongst other people but I felt that she was only talking to me.
Festive view of CURLS products
“Against All Odds” chronicles Mahisha’s journey from the projects to the penthouse, how she overcame an impoverished beginning to lead a life of wealth, privilege and success.
Mahisha Dellinger's Against All Odds book
Without giving too much of her story away her unique experience of seeing life from both sides of the spectrum prepared her for her path of greatness. Alternating weekends spent with her father showed her how the others lived as she set her mind to living in this manner and rise above the poverty stricken environment she had been exposed to prior. I have to congratulate her in advance for all of her present and future endeavors she is a great example for young children and adults to follow.
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Junior Publicist Kathleen D and I
Kudos to Junior Publicist Kathleen for hosting such a great event and making sure everyone was comfortable. Thank you for inviting me to such a motivational and inspiring atmosphere. Keep working hard. I am proud of you!
“If you believe the impossible, the incredible can come true.” (Field of Dreams; 1989)
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