Maisie Dunbar has not only brought beautiful, safe and user-friendly Bluffa Jo cosmetic products to our girls of color she also commits her time to being a consultant and global liaison for Felicia’s Promise Inc. and our family in Africa. If asked; Maisie & her cosmetics would get 5 stars! As a woman of color Maisie sets a high bar for us and our mentees to follow. She has shared her business savvy and community relationships with each one of us, here in the US and across the Continent. Maisie was introduced to me by our Executive Director & Founder of Felicia’s Promise. Felicia who shared a story with me about how Maisie stepped in and offered selflessly her expertise when she was running her Spa in Brooklyn, NY. When Maisie speaks, we should listen, don’t sleep on this Sista! Thank you Maisie for ALL that you have done and continue to do for our mentoring program.

I am student Masue A. Kromah, current representative of the 12th Grade Class of the New Hope Academy (NHA), which is situated in Jacob Town, Peace Island, Monrovia, Liberia. I also represent the entire student body of the NHA as President of the Student Council. It was indeed, a distinguished honor and pleasure to have you, Aunty Dunbar, on February 7, 2023, on our campus to interact with you, as students, parents and guidance. Madam, our interaction was focused on basic life-time experience and how to become successful entrepreneurs. Aunty Dunbar, your story which has been shared with us, on productive entrepreneurship was not only educative, motivating but also rewarding. I personally learned a lot from you as to how to start doing business in the Liberian nation. Some of the key aspects of your presentation that thrilled me educationally are as follows: Entrepreneurship: An entrepreneur is an individual who organizes a business venture, assumes the risks it entails and for its long- time calculation. An entrepreneur takes a lot of risks which involves sacrifices, dedication and being time conscious on the job. To become an entrepreneur, you need to interact freely with others and persuade your customers to peacefully remain engaged with your customers. I also learned that the virtues of Integrity, Honesty and Humanity are key in entrepreneurship. You clearly explained that integrity is a moral value, set by any entrepreneur for reliability. Additionally, you pointed out that honesty is more than essential. You encouraged every one of us, to at all times, demonstrate integrity, credibility and trust in doing business. You narrated that being honest is similar to being truthful with others and to always register your business legally for appreciate accreditation. You further encouraged each and every one of us to cultivate quality or good moral behavior that will make others to believe us at all times and benefit from our interactions. You concluded by saying that we, Liberians should learn to hire the expertise of others, show care and love for employees and others which will take Liberia, our mother land, towards a fortress of progress and stability. All these salient points and words of encouragement from you were indeed amazing. Indeed, I am truly inspired to dream bigger, remain innovatively creative as we strive to meaningfully contribute to the development of our dear country, Liberia, and the larger society. On behalf of the entire student body of the NHA and the BFF family, I thank you so much for your resourceful and impactful presentation that serves as a brightening touch in our struggle for knowledge, foresight, and skills that will enable us to create and maintain our respective businesses sooner than later through God’s grace. God Bless you Aunty always.

I have had the extreme pleasure and privilege of knowing Maisie Dunbar for nearly 20 years. In that time, I have profiled her work, spotlighted her in feature stories, quoted her as an expert in her field, and turned to her when I wanted an informed “read” on the industry. She wears many hats, and they all look good on her—business owner, educator, product and brand developer, beauty expert, TEDx speaker, and philanthropist. Maisie is extremely tuned-in to what is happening in the world of professional beauty, and she works to connect people to make the industry even better. As a person and professional, she has great integrity and character. I am grateful to call her a colleague and friend.

Maisie Dunbar, an award winning, pace setting, worldwide entrepreneur Maisie Dunbar chose beauty as her career, leaving the corporate world, and then took it to the ultimate in success. Her accomplishments in and for the industry are legendary among those who know her as an acquaintance, a client or as a peer professional. Every person I know in the beauty industry has the highest respect for Maisie – mention her name and everyone is enthusiastic toward her activities – we all know she represents us well in the world, not just locally. Maisie‘s willingness to support others in the American beauty industry is well known, but she also has stretched her positive example and training to the development of the industry in other parts of the world. A native of Liberia and American citizen, she launched her skincare and professional makeup brand, BluffaJo, in African countries such as Ghana, Lagos, Liberia and Nigeria, inspiring persons in those countries to uplift their lives. Yes, Maisie’s honesty, integrity and sincerity are well known by everyone who knows her, whether as close friends or as mere acquaintances. But I must say, for me, her commitment to prayer is dear to me. Maisie knows that surviving the day, a career or a tragedy can be through prayer, and I love that about her. Please forgive my being more personal than business-like in my recommendation of Maisie, but I truly feel the shining of the beautiful internal Maisie to the world is the secret to her success, that showing that beauty uplifts everyone around her. Regards, Author and Co-Owner Nailcare Academy, LLC Fort Myers, FL 863-273-9134

Thank you so much for volunteering to be the first guest speaker for our 2021-2022 Cosmetology Virtual Speaker Sessions.   Your sessions were informative and truly engaging.  The students enjoyed hearing about your many experiences in the industry and found your personality enthralling.  Our students learned strategies on how to build a global clientele list and the importance of tenacity.  The student swag gifts were also an unexpected and wonderful treat.  They were so excited to receive their gifts.

 

It was such a delight to see the interaction between you and our students.  I truly hope you will present again in the near future.  Again thank you and well done!

 

Career and Postsecondary Partnerships

Department of College and Career Readiness

Office of Teaching, Learning, and Schools

Montgomery County Public Schools

850 Hungerford Drive (CESC) Room 250 

Rockville MD, 20850

Maisie Dunbar guess what the lipstick I wore to the Ball? I Will let you say it cosmetic guru! Your products are amazing Bluff Super star!