My name is Tara Willkie. I am 43 years old and have been a licensed cosmetologist for 24 years. I own and operate a salon, Bella Cabezi Salon, in Mississippi. I have 4 boys, ages 9 -19. I decided to go back to college a couple of years ago and finish my business degree as a way to set a good example for my kids and also to have a back up plan in the job market with the way the economy has been. I will graduate from Mississippi State University in December with a BSIS degree and I plan to apply to graduate school after that.

I have a passion for real estate and love watching DIY and remodeling shows like "Fixer Upper" and "Flip or Flop" when I am not attending my boys baseball games. I am originally a Missouri girl so naturally I love the Kansas City Royals and rarely miss a game. In my free time I love to watch sports, run, play tennis and read.