Cosmopolitan Celebrates its 2008 Fun Fearless Phenom Award Winners

The speaker expresses nervousness and gratitude, thanking Donna Ligani and Kate White for their support. They reflect on their journey from working as a salon assistant at 19 to opening their own salon, a dream realized after years of hard work. The speaker shares their decision to consolidate beauty treatments in one location, leading to their success. They conclude by expressing disbelief at receiving an award and thanking everyone who believed in them.

Who does the speaker thank at the beginning of their speech?

• Their colleagues

• The audience

• Donna Ligani and Kate White

• Their family

What inspired the speaker to open their own salon?

• A family tradition

• The need to stop traveling across Manhattan for beauty treatments

• A suggestion from a friend

• A desire to work with celebrities

How many people did the speaker initially work with in their salon?

• Three

• Four

• Six

• Five

At what age did the speaker start working in a salon?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 19

What does the speaker express disbelief about at the end of their speech?

• Traveling the world

• The success of their salon

• Receiving the Cosmo Award

• Meeting celebrities