Aleka C. Thrash
Photographer, Public Speaker, and Small Business Owner in Michigan
NATURAL ENTHUSIAST: As a Natural Hair Enthusiast I believe in the importance of taking care of yourself inside and out. After teaching my first class natural hair segment at Confident Living. A seminar dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to get unstuck and unlock their dreams. I decided to launch 'Lovin My Natural Hair' a workshop decade to empowering women and girls that natural hair is more then just wearing your hair in its natural state.
PHOTOGRAPHY: I have been a professional photographer for over 10 years and I truly feel privileged to use my talent for seeing the inner beauty in others and reflecting that beauty through photos.
KINKY HAIR CONNECTION: (Co-Founder) Grand Rapids first and largest natural hair meetup with over 90 women in attendance at our first event. Our purpose is to connect, support and encourage naturals as well as those considering and transitioning, by helping them embrace, who they where born to be.
PARTNERS:Confident Wear, Jessicurl, ECOCO INC. and MopTop Hair, Everbutter LLC, Karyn Lee-Garcia Mielle Organics
FEATUREDon Essence.com Hair Street Style: Curly Hair Straight From The Windy City.