Kaye Flewellen is a Baylor University graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications/Public Relations, Salon Owner, Stylist, Author, Community Activist and Motivational Speaker. Building on her stellar career in the hair care industry, Flewellen uses her respect in the beauty industry as a door opener to motivate others not to settle on pretty, rather to use inner beauty to transform the world. She combines her faith with business experience and life lessons to inspire and motivate others to own their greatness. In her recent Tedx talk,”Five keys to owning your greatness, Celebrity Hairstylist Kaye Flewellen,” shares her encounters that pushed her from ordinary to extraordinary. She shares the 5 keys to owning your greatness, Flewellen explains how gratitude changed her perspective and propelled her to a remarkable career.
Having written two books, A Mane Attraction: A Go-To guide for healthy hair, and Unleash the Greatness, producing award winning styles and articles for natural hair magazine publications and worked as a Certified Educator for several hair care companies; Flewellen now brings her God-given gifts, writing abilities, business savvy, community service, and personal inspiration to one stage. As a speaker, she renders a compelling, high-energy presentation motivating audiences to take proactive steps to improve their lives, engage with or set new personal and professional goals, and become positive forces for change within their communities.
Flewellen partnered with the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC), to educate stylists on AIDS awareness and prevention. She worked in collaboration with The City of Dallas, and UT Southwestern Dallas to launch FADE OUT HIV, a HIV awareness and prevention initiative to train barbers and stylists in Black communities to be an awareness and prevention resource. Baylor University recognized her as one of their distinguished alumni for her philanthropic efforts both in her community and abroad.
Recently, she launched The Mary Flewellen Foundation (MFF), in honor of her late mother. The MFF is a nonprofit organization focused on micro businesses. The goal is to provide the resources needed to establish, sustain, and scale small businesses. The foundation hosts an annual gala, The Best in Beauty Awards gala. The Beauty Awards gala is designed to celebrate the best and brightest in beauty, while curating a standard of excellence and raising funds for a cause.
Flewellen is a member of the Potter’s House Dallas, under the leadership of Bishop T. D. Jakes. She has volunteered for several community organizations such as Girls Inc., Dallas, Pitre Vision: Girls Mentoring Girls, Brother Bill’s Mentoring, and Young Women of Excellence. She is a founding board member of the Rollings Foundation, an organization focusing on South Africa with the goal of meeting the health and educational needs of children.