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What is your name?
Laurence Makano
What do you always find yourself saying?
When I am happy about something I usually say: ''Okay, I am ready to die!'' - and when I'm not happy about something I don't say anything. My facial expressions will speak for me!
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
My mother!
If you were to receive any existing public award, what award would you like to win?
Canadian Young Entrepreneurs Awards
If you could spend a day with any historical figure, who would you choose and why?
Nelson Mandela, I think I'd be an amazing human being after spending a day with a man like that. Who wouldn't?
Who inspires you?
My mother, she is such a fighter, strong woman, with such a big heart. If I can be half of the mother she is one day, I will be blessed.
What are three things on your bucket list?
1. Build training centres accessible to young women in South America, Africa, and Asia.
2. Visit the Seven Wonders of the World.
3. Build a house for my mother.
If you had an enormous yacht, what would you name it?
“Bronzetta”, my mother's nickname.
If you could foresee a single day of your future in its entirety, what date would you select?
My wedding day!
What are you passionate about?
Life!
What has been your favourite day of your life, up to this point?
When I was named godmother to my nephew Evans.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Moving across the country (from Montreal) and building a (up to now) successful business.
Where is your favourite place to dine in Kelowna? What do you like about it?
RauDZ - the atmosphere is unique, the menu is original, and the staff is warm.
What is your favourite activity or event in Kelowna? Why?
I haven't really picked up an activity yet, but I love me some beach!
What is the name of your business/organization?
Lala Beauty Bar
What does your business/organization do?
I offer quality and affordable; makeup application, eyebrow shaping, eyelash extensions, and hair extensions services.
Where can people find you or your business online?
www.lalabeautybar.ca
Where can people find your business on Facebook?
Lala Beauty Bar
What is your Twitter account?
Laurence Makano
How do people connect with you on Linkedin?
Laurence Makano
What is your mission?
Educate women in beauty tips and offer them quality services.
If you could achieve one thing within your field, what would it be?
Start a training centre franchise.
Where do you want your business/organization to be in five years?
Sky's the limit, but I'd like to have started my franchise project.
Who do you consider to be a forerunner within your field?
Caryl Baker
What three qualities do you feel that your business/organization exemplifies?
1. I am professional, but also friendly.
2. I take pride in what I do.
3. I always research and educate myself - ''I don't know'' isn't an answer.
What would you like to say to your employees/volunteers?
I don't have employees. But if I did, I'd tell them: YOU ROCK!
How does your business/organization impact the community?
I like to think that my work helps women see the natural beauty in them. I understand that some say that my field is ''cheating'' or ''masking'' beauty. I don't transform people; I enhance the beauty that sometimes, they aren't able to see on their own.
If you were trapped in an elevator with several wealthy investors from any field, which field would you want them to be experts in? What would say to them/talk about?
I would love to meet self-made women, maybe not all billionaires or whatever. Obviously ask them the highs and the lows of their careers, but mostly their personal lives. I'd ask them advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur, a good wife, and a good mother. My mother always told me a smart girl learns from her mistakes, but a wise woman learns from other people's mistakes. I want to be the wise woman.
If I could change one thing about Kelowna, it would be:
I wouldn't change a thing, but I would definitely spice it up a little. Maybe more art and culture activities/events! And more diversity in the culinary industry.
What do you think makes Kelowna great?
The people and the scenery!
My nomination for the In Focus spotlight is:
Amanda Tak a Real Estate Agent at Lake Okanagan Realty.
Some general comments I would like to share are:
You are not obligated to stay the same person you were five minutes or five years ago. No one judges a caterpillar for turning into a butterfly. No one judges the weather for changing seasons. No one should judge you for growing.
Don't ever apologize for being who you are.
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