Hi F&B lovers! Instagram has quickly become one of my favorite social media apps. I love to share pictures, but I get my biggest thrills by browsing the pictures of the fab people that I follow. *Enters Myleik Teele*
If there’s anyone whose pictures I find myself excessively liking, it’s hers! The inspirational founder of curlBOX pretty much epitomizes what it means to be a source of glamspiration: she’s smart, driven, has impeccable taste, and is not stingy about sharing tips about how to be successful.
A few months ago, I was privileged to interview Myleik, and it was hands-down one of the best interviews that I’ve ever conducted. She was very present, attentive and honest with her answers. Here are a few quotes from the piece:
On her personal stlye:
[My style advice is to] always make an appearance; don’t just show up! I’m a color girl and I always wear heels that are 5-6 inches. I love vintage jewelry. I shop all kinds of brands like J. Crew, BCBG (I love the quality and the sales!), Henry Benzo and H&M (they have killer blazers).
On launching her career in beauty PR
It was after I graduated from college. I was watching TV and they were showing the products from that year’s Grammy Awards gift bag. I found out the name of the company who put the bags together (Distinctive Assets) and I contacted them. They asked me to come in for a meeting. I sold myself to them and they hired me on-the-spot in the PR department.
I also found a great mentor who taught me the business. She taught me how to be more sophisticated and even bought me my first gift card to Barneys.
A typical day in her life:
I work all day but I’m not a regular 9-5 type of person. I always had trouble fitting into that type of schedule. I probably have a mild case of ADHD because I put in more than eight hours a day…sometimes 16-18 hours. It’s not hard though because I love it!
On what motivates her:
I’ve always had drive and confidence. I don’t have a lot of fear. My Dad always said: “I’m raising her to fear no one.”
Read more of my interview with curlBox Founder Myleik Teele here. Also, check out the fab curlBlog and follow @myleik on Twitter and Instagram.
Ciao Bellas,
Margo
