Please excuse me for more than a bit of self indulgence here.  I recently received an email from a young woman that asked my permission to do a school project about me.  “Um… ya, but are you sure you have the right guy?”  Needless to say I was very flattered, honored and happy to be her subject.  There’s nothing better to find out you have made a spark somewhere in the world.  Thank you so much Chaele Redding.  Here’s her letter and finished project.

Thomas,

I am sure you do not remember me as it has been probably about 12 or 13 years since I met you originally. I was a student at the Nancy Bounds modeling agency when I was a freshman/sophomore in high school. During that program, my class spent an evening at T’eez getting our hair and makeup done. I don’t think I knew it at the time, but looking back now, that experience changed my life. It was the moment I fell in love with cosmetology. I will never forget how great I felt about myself leaving your salon that evening and a part of me knew at that moment that I wanted to do the same thing for others. …
… I was accepted to the Aveda Institute Denver in March and I began my 15 week journey toward my cosmetology degree 2 weeks ago, on July 13th. I am so incredibly excited for this opportunity and I really would like to make the most of it.
Part of my first phase in the program is to compose a presentation on an “Industry Icon” and I have chosen to do my presentation/project on you. I have followed you and your work via your blog and social media. I really believe that you have so, so many accomplishments in this industry. Your work is amazing and something I find truly inspirational. Although I currently live in Denver, I am from Omaha and I would just love to show my class, educators and fellow students your amazing work and tell them about your accomplishments. 
Chaele Redding


Industry Icon project by Chaele Redding for Aveda Academy3Industry Icon project by Chaele Redding for Aveda Academy9Industry Icon project by Chaele Redding for Aveda Academy2Industry Icon project by Chaele Redding for Aveda Academy11Industry Icon project by Chaele Redding for Aveda Academy4Industry Icon project by Chaele Redding for Aveda Academy

8Industry Icon project by Chaele Redding for Aveda Academy10Industry Icon project by Chaele Redding for Aveda Academy12Industry Icon project by Chaele Redding for Aveda Academy
5Industry Icon project by Chaele Redding for Aveda Academy6Industry Icon project by Chaele Redding for Aveda Academy 7Industry Icon project by Chaele Redding for Aveda Academy14Industry Icon project by Chaele Redding for Aveda Academy15Industry Icon project by Chaele Redding for Aveda Academy

 

 

 

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