Woman's Mobile Hair Salon Offers Look Into Front Lines Of Pandemic

Woman's Mobile Hair Salon Offers Look Into Front Lines Of Pandemic

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Business, Education, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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During the pandemic, Akoya Freeman, a licensed cosmetologist, launched a mobile salon business in Nashville, TN. Faced with salon closures, she transformed a camper into a mobile salon to continue serving clients. Freeman's journey began with a dream and a leap of faith, using her savings to build the business. She emphasizes the importance of adapting to challenges, such as COVID-19, and plans to expand her services to diverse communities, including the homeless. Freeman aims to teach parents hair care skills and create a mobile salon franchise, demonstrating resilience and entrepreneurial spirit.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted Nicoya Freeman to start her mobile salon business?

A suggestion from a friend

A dream she had one night

A family tradition

A government grant

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Nicoya Freeman's initial reaction to the pandemic's impact on her work?

She immediately started an online course

She was scared about her financial situation

She was excited about new opportunities

She decided to take a vacation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Nicoya Freeman fund her mobile salon project?

By taking a loan from the bank

By using her savings

By selling her car

By crowdfunding

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Nicoya Freeman's future goals for her mobile salon?

To focus solely on celebrity clients

To sell the business and retire

To create a mobile salon franchise

To open a chain of traditional salons

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Nicoya Freeman plan to include in her expanded clientele?

The homeless

Only high-end clients

International clients

Corporate executives