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46 AHP Indie Stylist Volume 5 Issue 2 And then, I had a really big setback with my third baby in 2021. I wanted to take more time off. When I came back, a lot of my clients didn't come back, and it was pretty eye-opening. I had to rethink the whole structure of my business and . . . it brought me back to giving clients a luxury experience and making their dollar worth it. I feel like every step back gave me a good lesson on how to come back even stronger and better. IS: How has being a mother contributed to your professional experience? AF: It's impacted me professionally, as a person, and as a woman because I have all daughters. I really want to show my girls that you can do what you put your mind to and if you just keep working toward your goals, you can get to where you want to be—especially right now where I feel like women are gaining more empowerment and strength and becoming powerhouses in their industries. I try to show my kids that you can do anything, as long as you work hard, always treat people with respect and kindness, and don't give up. IS: Tell us more about "Cut-a-on by a Blonde." AF: I came up with the "Cut-a-on" event after Hurricane Harvey happened Atalaya's Secret Formula for Blondes Oligo Calura Gloss in 9GI + a dab of Oligo Calura Gloss in 9G. "I put gold in all my blondes—even my platinums—because that's what gives the blonde that pop and that shine."