Building Spaces

On this episode, Shanteah works in the world of construction and is a hairstylist. She shares how working in construction is leaving her imprint on her city, why she decided to go to cosmetology school, and how her love for her own hair has evolved over time. Enjoy!  Her Bio:  Shanteah Norfleet is a hardworking and determined professional from Massachusetts with a strong passion for growth, resilience, and self-improvement. Known for her ambition and real-life experience, she takes pride in balancing strength, independence, and authenticity in everything she does. With experience in labor and hands-on work, Shanteah is dedicated to building a successful future while inspiring others through perseverance and confidence. She enjoys exploring new opportunities, learning practical skills, and helping those around her. THE CHAIR (S2/Ep57) —Building Spaces I’m Your AWARD WINNING Host Dreme.  I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space for a more joyous and streamlined experience. AND built a AWARD WINNING podcast to share hair stories and stories surrounding identity, education, and entrepreneurship.  Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428877/fa...) Host & Exec Producer:  Dreme Flynt, M.Ed, MBA Editor: Lila Woodbridge http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/ Music Creators: Your Host Dreme & Seoul (@xSeoulMusicx)  Learn More About THE CHAIR: Join THE CHAIR Community for FREE: http://thechair.kinsta.cloud/ Join THE CHAIR Newsletter for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/new... Commercial Credits: Visionary: Your Host Dreme Animator: Ahmad Merhi  https://amerhifilm.com/film Voice Actor: D. Ruff (@d_ruff3),  The Poet    • National Poetry Month featuring D. Ruff   My Book: From Nowhere & Everywhere: Captured Emotions of a Beautifully Broken Love Story My explorations through poetry, diary entries and photography as a Black woman, an educator in Guangzhou, China. Website -  https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/j... (https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/jerdr...)