Karla Pineda
Lori Connell
Karla has always loved beauty, and we found during her training at Mi Esperanza she has a natural ability in this area. Karla graduated in the spring of 2010, and after graduation, Karla was working from her home, offering services in her community and beginning to build a salon business. In 2011 her father became very ill, and Karla went out seeking another job to help buy his medicine. What she found was a job a Kielsa Pharmacy. Knowing Karla's skill from Mi Esperanza, her sister wanted to help her realize her dream of owning a salon. In December, with the financial help of her sister Karla opened her salon, Salon de Belleza Andreas, named after her niece. The day we visited the salon was very busy, and the clients loved the service they received at Salon de Belleza Andreas! Karla continues to work for Kielsa to pay off the start-up costs of the salon and then plans on working full-time in her salon. When Karla opened her salon, she invited another Mi Esperanza friend to work with her on the days she is at her other job. The salon is doing well and continuing to build a clientele. We are very happy for Karla and her success.
Karla at a glance
Children: None
Community: Colonia Carrizal #2
Mi Esperanza Course: belleza/Beauty & Personal Skills 2009/2010