Trina Gragg-Jackson a native of  Asheville North Carolina  began her entrepreneur career, by first opening a small boutique called  Razzmatazz. She received her first licensure in nail technologies, adding a little extra for her clients.  In her transition, she began to work with the Asheville City Schools transitioning adjudicated youth back to school. The following year she was moved to the Vocational department where she worked in the Cosmetology Department, Ms. Gragg Jackson loved it so much that she went on to get her cosmetology licensure, and cosmetology  instructors licensed for the State of North Carolina. She was also licensed as a certified teacher in Vocational Education, where she has worked for 25 plus years. Ms. Gragg-Jackson has been nominated 5 times for teacher of the year, and has been the Walmart teacher of the year. She has served on many boards, and helped hundreds of young people reach their goals of becoming stylist, and owning their own salons. To date Ms. Gragg-Jackson is the co owner of a salon and spa .  She has created The From School to Work Program, filling in the gaps. Trina is a author  and owns Trina  Gragg- Jackson  Consulting Beauty Industry Firm.