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February 19, 2015
Who’s Got Next?... Young Professionals On The Move Nadine Haralson, provides up close and personal interviews with young professionals who are making a difference in our community. Join us each issue as we introduce, recognize, and celebrate those individuals in Columbus, Phenix City and Ft. Benning who are… “On The Move”
Brandon Hicks
Sumika Phillips ping pictures of newborn arrivals at the hospitals, weddings, or professional community events, she’s in the office creating and designing brochures and business cards.
owner, operator, and entrepreneur Brandon Hicks strives for… happy, satisfied customers. When you walk into The Nappy Root Barbershop the first thing that is clearly evident is, that it’s clean and well kept. And second, the level of mutual kindness and respect among each barber. You don’t get the feel of a workplace it’s more like a family unit, “My purpose is to kill stereotypes that’s associated with black barbers, you know the competition against each other, foul language, not making customers feel welcomed”, explains Hicks, “I want to influence our young males, and want people to be able to feel like they can stop by whenever, not just for a service.”
By Nadine Haralson The Courier Reigning from Davenport, IA, Brandon Hicks has been a resident since 2000 upon graduating high school and serving in the US military. Hicks who first started shaping up high top fade and tightening up the edge since his early teens years thought it was time he make it official and attended Rivertown School of Beauty in 2005, becoming a Master Barber. In 2011 Hicks decided he wanted, “a little more something”, for himself and his growing family and opened The Nappy Root Barbershop. If you live in the Columbus, GA area, you can’t miss hearing radio and Television commercials about The Nappy Root Barbershop. I’m sure you’re familiar with the slogan “come nappy leave happy”, and that s exactly what the
Even though Columbus is far from being Hollywood, Hicks has showed up and showed out like a true “A-Lister”. Hicks’ tonsorial accomplishments include having been nominated twice for the Steve Harvey Neighborhood Awards in 2013 and 2014 and the winner of the Columbus Beauty Honors in 2012, 2014. Hicks has also been making a name for himself among celebrities and other influential people providing services for Kandi Burri’s on her stage play “A Mother’s Love”, edging up the fades and smoothing out the fades of vocalist Toney Terry and Q Parker of the music group 112, and most recently the onset lead barber for the 2014 movie “Whitewater” staring Lorenzo Tate and Berry Shabaka Henley. Brandon Hicks is an emerging leader and positive role model in his community, “For 2015 I just want to continue striving to make a positive impact through hard work, community dedication, loyalty and selfless service.” The Nappy Root barbershop is located at 4231 Macon Road Suite 40 Columbus, Ga. Like us on Facebook: Nappy Root
Photography is a gift and art all in its self .To be able to capture the beauty and depth of someone or an object, takes a keen sense of personal character, character that has lead Sumika to become a personal life coach and launch her recent company Inside Out. Inside Out deals with self-image and personal growth of an individual.
By Nadine Haralson The Courier If Sumika Phillips continues to keep her lense in focus with life and on the correct settings, she will clearly see that her career will be nothing short of “picture perfect”. Sumika Phillips-Wilson spent her early years in New York before moving to Columbus, Georgia with her mother. A Spencer High School graduate, Ms. Phillips spent sometime in college before deciding to serve her country in the Air Force where she continued her education receiving her degree in Business Administration. With so many professional titles under her belt such as Photographer, Graphic Designer, and Makeup Artist, Phillips, a big believer that “Progress is a Process”, decided to start her own company; “S Phillips Photography and Image Services”. S Phillips Photography has certainly become a standout name in the city of Columbus. If S Phillip isn’t snap-
“I feel like everyone needs a push whether it be a quick self-esteem boost with our makeovers or photo-shoot that’s always affordable. It might even be just a quick word of, “I care and you don’t have to go on your journey alone’” expresses Phillips. A beautiful sense of humility and compassion that Sumika Phillips possesses indeed, it’s no wonder her heart belongs to various charitable and community based groups such as Ebony Moms on the Move and various Breast Cancer Awareness movements. So what’s the viewfinder predicting for Sumika Phillips-Wilson in 2015? Makeup classes, more creative and comfortable photography sessions, marketing material packages for small business, and possibly a magazine launch and release for her company Inside Out. “Anything worth doing takes work and every step forward, no matter how small leads you to your goals”, says Sumika. Your success will absolutely be a result of the process you took towards progress. Want more information on S. Phillips www.sphillipsphotography.com or www.facebook/sphillipsphoto