Starting a business often begins with a dream, but bringing that dream to life takes courage, determination, and the right support.
For the owner of House of Colour, the decision to launch a new business marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Already balancing the demands of operating a successful salon and managing family life, she was ready to invest in herself and create something that would expand both her career and the services she could offer her clients.
“I was excited about the opportunity, but I knew I needed financial support to help get everything up and running,” she shared. “I was looking for a lender who believed in my vision and could help me turn that goal into a reality.”
That search led her to Renaissance Community Loan Fund (RCLF).
After discovering RCLF online, she quickly found more than just a lender. From the very first conversation, she experienced a level of encouragement and personal attention that gave her confidence to move forward.
“What stood out most was how personal the experience felt,” she said. “The team was always friendly, helpful, and willing to answer my questions. They took a genuine interest in both me and my business, not just the loan itself.”
As a woman-owned business owner, she often felt the need to prove herself despite already operating a successful business. RCLF provided something invaluable; belief in her vision.
“The challenges I faced weren’t with RCLF,” she explained. “What stood out was that they believed in my vision and treated me with respect from the beginning. Their support and confidence in my goals made a meaningful difference.”
With financing in place, House of Colour became a reality.
Today, the business is creating opportunities she never imagined possible. More than launching a new venture, the experience has strengthened her confidence as an entrepreneur and expanded her ability to serve clients in meaningful ways.
“I don’t believe I could have started this business without RCLF’s support,” she said. “Their help allowed me to launch my House of Colour business, which has opened many new opportunities for me both personally and professionally.”
The impact reaches far beyond business growth.
“The confidence this business has given me cannot be put into words,” she reflected. “It has truly changed my life. It has opened doors I never imagined, introduced me to new opportunities, and helped me grow both personally and professionally. Most importantly, it has given me the confidence to believe in myself and my future in a whole new way.”
For those considering taking the leap toward entrepreneurship, her message is simple: believe in yourself and find partners who believe in you too.
At RCLF, that’s exactly what we strive to do. Through access to capital, guidance, and ongoing support, we help entrepreneurs transform goals into reality and create opportunities that strengthen families, businesses, and communities.
“RCLF helps people turn their goals into reality,” she said. “They don’t just provide financing; they provide encouragement, guidance, and support along the way. They believed in me and my business, and that made all the difference.”
