Patrice McKinney

Patrice 'Sway The Pro' McKinney. Photo: @sway_thepro on Instagram

The Khaliseum App just added a must-watch for every entrepreneur in the beauty business. A new interview with Patrice "Sway" McKinney, known to her followers as @sway_thepro, is now streaming on the app, and Shorty Roc (@shortyrocnyc) is proud to bring it to our audience.

Who Is Sway The Pro?

Sway built her name one chair at a time. She is a licensed master barber and stylist who went on to own and run a salon suite business, according to her official site, which says she has helped hundreds of aspiring and existing owners start or grow their salon businesses. She is also CEO of Encore Salon Suites, which offers beauty professionals the chance to run their own salon without the full cost and overhead of a traditional shop.

Her coaching program describes her as the founder of Encore Salon Suites, "the first Black-owned salon suite franchise," with more than 13 years in the industry, according to her 6 Figure Salon Suite site. After learning the hard lessons of opening her first two locations, she turned that experience into systems and online training for others who want to follow the same path.

Watch Sway The Pro at Invest Fest on The Khaliseum's YouTube channel (We Run The City TV).

Only on The Khaliseum App

This sit-down is part of the steady lineup of new interviews landing on @TheKhaliseum App every week. The Khaliseum's mission is simple: put builders, creators and stars on a platform where their stories can reach the people who need to hear them. A self-made salon suite owner who teaches others to own their business fits that mission perfectly.

Whether you are a stylist dreaming about your own suite, a barber ready to stop renting a chair, or just someone who loves a real success story, this is the interview to watch. Head to The Khaliseum App to see the full conversation.

Sway The Pro

Sway The Pro. Photo: @sway_thepro on Instagram

Why It Matters

Ownership is a recurring theme at The Khaliseum, and Sway is living proof of what it looks like in the beauty world. Thank you to Sway The Pro for sitting down with Shorty Roc and The Khaliseum team, and for sharing her knowledge with our community.

From Our Cameras

Sway The Pro interview on The Khaliseum App

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See it on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shortyrocnyc/reel/DdBx746xs9z/

Want more? Download The Khaliseum App at www.thekhaliseum.com/App for full interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and new episodes every week. For press, partnerships or event coverage, email [email protected].

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