
Shakeya is a multi-industry entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience across finance, beauty, and construction. A Boston native and graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology, she began her career in tax, audit, and consulting, working with high-net-worth individuals and building a solid foundation in financial strategy.
While working in corporate, she pursued her passion for beauty by attending cosmetology school and launching a side business that grew into a successful salon. After moving to Los Angeles, she opened her first salon and worked with clients in the entertainment industry.
She later relocated to Atlanta, where she continued her entrepreneurial journey by opening and operating Deluxe Salon, becoming a respected and in-demand stylist.
Shakeya eventually expanded into the construction industry and is currently a Local 225 Journeyman Carpenter. She is also passionate about real estate, with a focus on renovating, flipping homes, and creating multiple streams of income.