We started a blog series a few months ago to give you a look inside of Tennessee School of Beauty. We wanted to show you what it was really like to be one of our students! Kaitlyn Jones (who we featured in our first few blogs) is doing very well and breezing through school. We wanted to give you the chance to meet another student; one that may be a little more like you. We would like to introduce, Sydney Speaks. Sydney is in her third month of cosmetology school at TSB. Like most of our students, Sydney has a very busy life outside of school. Sydney is a wife and a mother to three young children. Keep reading to find out how she does it and how you can do it too.

What is it like to be a mom and go to cosmetology school full time?

“Being a mom and a full time student is interesting to say the least. There is a lot of juggling involved! We have a very busy morning before I even get to TSB! After school, I go right into mom mode and I have a night full of bath times, dinner, and exercise. I always make a point to spend time with my husband at the end of the day to keep our relationship strong. It’s a lot of work, but I know that this will be worth it for me in the end! My family is my motivation, so I know that I will be able to finish this program and pass state boards with flying colors.”

What was it that made you come to TSB after having a family?

“I had a great job in direct sales that paid very well before I had my two year old, but I had to travel away from home a lot. The position was not very accommodating to my family life. I have always been passionate about beauty and fashion. So after putting my life on hold for two years, I finally decided that there is no better time than now. I want to be my own boss and control my schedule so that I can have a career that I love, and still have time with my family. When I visited TSB, they assured me that they would help me in whatever way they could, so I knew that I would never be left alone in this. Everyone was so supportive, so I knew that this was the place for me.”

How has TSB changed your life?

“Since going to TSB I have learned what balance truly means. It has shown me that it’s never too late to go after what you want. It doesn’t matter what you have going on in your life. It’s such a short amount of time to achieve your goals and change your life. In just a year I can have it all; a career that I love, and a schedule that suits my family. At TSB you receive support from every angle. The students, the instructors, and everyone else keep you going. It is virtually impossible to fail here.

How has TSB switching to all online testing helped you?

“The online testing has helped me so much! I can now test on my time. It also allows me to take the test at the exact moment that I feel ready. If I want to take my test in my pajamas, on my couch, after the kids are asleep, I can. I am more relaxed when I am taking the tests and able to focus. I love it!”