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By Terry L. Watson Photos by Chastity Vaughn
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She is an award winning stylist who owns the moment. Chastity Vaughn of Dallas, TX first and foremost is a child of God and work-a-holic. She is also a loving mother of three wonderful kids who prides herself on being determined.
“I come from humble means. And because of that, I believe that anything is possible if you work for it. As a business owner, I strive to be the best Entrepreneur I can be by providing quality work to each and every client that I have the privilege of servicing,” she says.
Chastity is the onwer of S2R Hair Studio LLC, (Something 2 Remember). There, along with her team of professional stylist, Chastity provides an array of services including but not limited to all types of natural hair, sister locks, traditional locs, updos, silk press (blowouts), hair tape extensions, and more. She explains how important versatility is in her industry. Natural hair and Sisterlocks are definitely two of Chastity’s specialties, and what she is widely known for.
“As a hairstylist, I would not want to limit myself. I want to be able to cater to my clients, on all fronts. It is my overall objective to create new and exciting looks for today’s modern woman, while offering a 5-star experience,” she says. Her versatility has eveolved to her now offering a Sisterlock Coaching Program and a Business 101 class.
“I am comfortable in my own skin. I am confident in all that I do, and it’s reflected in my work. I also have a fluid personality and the ability to work with almost any type of person. I don’t dictate what services I will provide to my clients. I am open to their ideas and so when they sit in my chair, I want them to understand that it takes a team effort and colloboration to produce the look they desire,” she states.
Chastity shares that she got her start styling hair early in life. Growing up as a child in Tupelo, Mississippi, she recalls her mother, who is also a hairstylist, styling hair. While watching her over the years, she found herself infatuated with hair as well. Once old enough to do so, Chastity says she registered and attended Foster’s Cosmetology in Ripley, MS in 1998. This is where she learned everything she needed to know about styling hair and the hair industry. “It was then that I decided to turn my dreams into reality. So, I took that knowledge, packed up and moved to Dallas in 2002, because I felt I could thrive as a young and new potential business owner,” she says.
After getting settled in Dallas, she purchased her first home and would eventually open Something2Remember Salon & Boutique. The first location Chastity operated out of her garage which was converted to a salon. As her business began to flourish she was afforded with an opportunity to branch out and expand to a salon suite setting. That transition brought about even more business for her. From there she was able to venture out on her own and into her own Salon Studio.
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While Chastity has proven herself to be a top tier stylist, there is still more that she hopes to accomplish and add to the profession overall. Some of these include education, excellent resources for live classes, and web-based tutorials and podcast. “I believe that selfinvesting in myself and my business is what has led to many doors opening up on my behalf. The struggles that I’ve endured have also played a major role. I am truly thankful for my struggles because without them, I would have never found my strength,” she confesses.
Another important ingredient for success Chasitiy shares is to surround herself with people who are smarter than she is. “It helps to push me. I am committed to pushing myself to stay ahead of the trends by taking tons of education classes that fall in line with my profession. Remaining humble helps me to remain grounded and focused and reminds me that no matter how successful I become as an entrepreneur, there is always room for improvement.”
Being a business onwer is very important and personal for Chastity. “It is something that I worked hard for, and no one can take it away from me. As a business woman, I wear different hats that influence my professional goals. I wear the hat of a mother first, and the hat of an entrepreneur, and mentor. As a strong business woman, I have not lost sight of the struggles and where I came from, because it was those trials that fueled me and instilled in me the drive and determination necessary to succeed,” she says.
Moving forward, Chastity has set her eyes on cementing her legacy by helping others. “Success and growth takes hard work, and not everyone understands this tough journey. At S2R Hair Studio, we welcome anyone who is looking to grow in their own personal journey. For those who are getting started, stay patient in your own journey. With growing your business from the ground up, one cannot expect to make money in the beginning. As a matter of fact you will probably spend more getting your business off the ground, but the key is to persevere and believe in your vision and mission. Keep working hard and Investing in yourself and your business and eventually things will pay off if you’re consistent,” she says. h
Olukayode Oluseun Onasanya, MD FAAN Kiings Neurological
From a less than a middle class Nigerian home, father and mother, both teachers who constantly fed into the consciousness of their seven children, that with education, one can stand shoulder to shoulder with the tallest man in the world, seat and dine with the Presidents and the mighty, walk with one’s head high, comes Dr. Olukayode Oluseun Onasanya.
That teaching among other factors, resonated in him and kept him motivated to be the best husband, father and a Physician Neurologist he can ever be. His journey to becoming a doctor has a tumultuous beginning.
Dr. Onasanya shares, “I am from Nigeria and when I was seven years of age, there was an outbreak of pneumonia in my village. Many people with dying from that outbreak. I became afflicted with pneumonia also, suffering from double pneumonia. I was hospitalized in the only local hospital for treatment. The hospital was an open ward, with each bed partition from the other with a curtain. Apparently, I had been unconscious for three days while receiving treatment still. I regain consciousness by the end of the third day and all I was hearing was my mother screaming with excitement, ‘he is awake, he is awake’, and I saw a young doctor in immaculate white ward coat walked over and leaned over me, listening to my chest with his stethoscope. He was the only doctor in the village hospital, and he had just saved my life. Right then, I decided I would be a physician, so I could be like that young doctor who saved my life. And years later, here I am, a Neurologist.”
At the tender age of seven, he was astute enough to understand the academic rigors and financial challenges facing him, but he was determined that those trials will not define his future. He started his medical education in Nigeria but the catalyst for his passion in neurology again came from him experiencing another hardship. Again, he shares, “my grandfather came to live with us after my grandmother died. We were preparing to have dinner one evening when my grandfather decided to use the bathroom. He went in but did not come out within the expected time frame. So, my father asked me to go and check on him. I knocked on the door, but he did not answer. We had to break the door open only to find him on the floor, unconscious with blood around his head. There was a crack in his skull. We presumed, he fell and hit his head causing the skull fracture. I ran to the nearest hospital, a privately owned one, hoping to get the doctor to come with me to see him. There is nothing like 911 in my country. I explained the situation to the doctor, but he would not come to see him. Instead, he advised me my grandfather was an old man and that we should watch him overnight and bring him to the hospital if
he was alive by the following day. I came back home disappointed and crying. He was my grandfather and he dotted on me as his first grandson. Well of course, he did not make it to the following morning. We sat around him as he struggled painfully with death. I observed he was moving one side of his body, more than the other side. He died right in front of us, my father, mother and siblings. We later learned that he suffered a stroke, fell and hit his head while falling. That he suffered a stroke triggered my interest in Neurology and informed my decision to becoming a Neurologist”.
Equipped with encouragement from his academic loving parents, he set his mind on becoming a Neurologist. He had his medical education in Nigeria and was the best graduating student of his class. He met his beautiful wife, Olushanu Onasanya shortly after graduating from medical school. Like the saying “behind every successful man, is a woman”, Dr. Onasanya’s success story is not complete without his wife’s contribution. She has been very supportive and has played a significant role in their journey from Nigeria to America. They are blessed with three children.
Pictured with Dr. Olukayode Onasanya is his wife of 19 years, Olushanu.
Dr. Onasanya is aware that his neurological skillset in headaches, dementia, peripheral neuropathy, strokes, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, epilepsy, and seizure disorders is needed in Greensboro as well as the surrounding Triad area. He also knows that his practice can meet the needs of the person who is seeking individualized quality neurological care without having to wait several months for a doctor’s visit. With Kiings Neurological Care having state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment in neurology, Dr. Onasanya can provide his patience with the latest nuances in neurological research while holding true to his mantra, “Our Commitment, Your Outstanding Care, ....Always.”
Dr. Onasanya believes that people want to know that their physician has a vested stake in their recovery. He shares, “I started my own practice because I realized the system was pressuring doctors to see a certain number of patients by the end of the day and that never set well with me. That means you must meet a quota and you cannot spend any time really getting to know your patients. You’re in the room then you’re out. I wanted to be able to take my time and develop a one-on-one relationship with my patients. I wanted to know my patient’s names and I wanted them to learn how to pronounce mine. I believe that anyone who comes to see me will be more than satisfied with their care because I treat my patients very well. I believe people want doctors to speak with them and not at them. I believe people really want to be a part of their healing process.”
Dr. Onasanya is proud of the fact that he has his own practice where he is not on a time clock; instead, he can concentrate on delivering superior neurological care which incorporates his empathic personality into every facet of his medical practice.
Dr. Onasanya takes great pride in his humble family upbringing and recognizes that his life experiences have been the catalyst for his interest as a neurologist. He is also grateful for the medical training he received from some of the top-notch educational institutions and medical facilities in the United States. Dr. Onasanya performed his general neurology training at the New Jersey Neuroscience Institute. He then received specialized training at the prestigious Hospital for Special Studies Surgery at Weill Cornel Medical College (Cornel University) in Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine with a specialization in Peripheral Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography (EMG/NCS). As a skilled neurologist, Dr. Onasanya is board certified in Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Kiings Neurological Care opened their doors in January 2017 and some of his former patients have been the first to cross the threshold of his practice. He attributes their loyalty to his individualized care and his neurological expertise. Dr. Onasanya says, “I love to see my former patients. Sometimes I cannot believe they found me but that’s because of the relationships that I’ve developed with them and the care they receive from me. I can truly say that patients are not going to be disappointed when they come here. The staff is very professional and courteous, and we offer a family environment here.”
Though the practice is geared for the adult in need of neurological services, Dr. Onasanya will accommodate selected pediatric patients from 15 through 17 years of age. h
