We recently connected with Alexzandra Swindle and have shared our conversation below.

Alexzandra, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Was there a defining moment in your professional career? A moment that changed the trajectory of your career?

During a performance review at the last company I worked out they told me I was their most consistent when it came to performance and that they wanted to see me take initiative . At the moment I didn’t really know what they meant . For the next week the thought never left my mind ” what can I do to show initiative ” ? I knew i didn’t want to fake the approach rather take it as an opportunity for personal growth while being beneficial to the growth of my company and my time there . I came across our bulletin board that listed job titles with descriptions and requirements for the position . There was an open position for the one hire than mine . I applied and was offered the position . It was in the moment I looked at the bulletin board and realized not only was that position open but had been for quite some time . I remember thinking , ” I could have done this weeks ago ? Why haven’t any of us applied for this position ? ” It was like an epiphany . I had to laugh to myself about it . Realizing I’ve unconsciously had a limiting view and to be aware that at any time I have access to more when I need it .

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

My name is Alexzandra Swindle . I’m 31 years old born and raised in Memphis, TN . As a teen and young adult who struggled with acne prone and blemish skin I enrolled in youtube univeristy ( lol ) to educate myself on the best skin care and beauty products . I was always one to DIY my self care regimens so indulging felt like a day at the spa . In my mid 20’s I dropped out of college and worked full time at a job I hated , having a desire to propel into the next phase of my life . In 2019 I enrolled in Gould’s Academy and since then my life has never been the same . From that point to now I have been on a journey of self discovery , uncovery , learning , unlearning , self development , gain and loss and have never felt so close to who I truly am . My faith and confidence have shown through what was once fear and settling of the unknown . As a result I’ve opened a business , Alexzandra The Aesthetician LLC . I offer fullbody waxing services , one on one and group classes .

Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is a MUST ! The book tells a story that exposes a management teams weaknesses due to ego , self sabotage , & lack of trust and accountability . It paints a vivid picture of how the dysfunctions keep a team from success and guides you on how to build a trustworthy team .

Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?

Being of help to your community . You go the distance together . Unity is the way we all win .

Contact Info:

• Website: https:alexzandratheaestheticianllc.as.me/
• Instagram: @alexzandratheaesthetician