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September 1, 2025 44 mins

Beauty School Bobbi with Preston and Somer Wilson, who share their journey of opening the Paramount Institute of Cosmetic Arts in Charlotte, North Carolina. They discuss the vision behind the school, the transformation of a historic church building, and their commitment to creating a unique learning environment that builds confidence in students. The conversation highlights the importance of faith, community impact, and the excitement surrounding the school's grand opening and future.

 

Takeaways

The Paramount Institute of Cosmetic Arts is a unique beauty school.

Preston and Summer have been dreaming of this school for 15 years.

The building is a historic church, adding a special element to the school.

Faith plays a significant role in their vision for the school.

They aim to build confidence in their students beyond just technical skills.

The school will have a strong community impact.

They are preserving the history of the church in the school's design.

The grand opening is highly anticipated by the community.

The school will provide a full experience for students, not just education.

They envision a future where graduates positively impact their communities.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Journey

03:08 The Vision Behind the School

05:49 The Building's Transformation

08:49 Faith and Community Impact

12:08 Creating a Unique Learning Environment

14:48 The Importance of Confidence in Students

17:57 The Future of the School and Community

20:51 Preserving History in a New Space

24:02 The Grand Opening and Student Experience

 

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www.paramountinstitute.org

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