I’m a Cosmetology Educator and creator of Queenz DNA Organic Cacao and CBD products. My mission is to promote self care through using my organic cacao and CBD hair and skin care products. I’ve been in the beauty industry for over 30 years. I’m a mother of three daughters who give me that motivational push to succeed, and I have!
About Camille Fauntleroy
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have 3 daughters ages 30, 25 and 13, two granddaughters ages 6 and 7, one grandson age 3
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
My current career is still related to the beauty industry more-so growing my brand and serving as a contracted Educator. I love to enhance the lives of others and enjoy the one on one experience with each client. It truly is a delight to my soul to provide expert service that will enhance their lives.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Never, ever give up. No matter what the journey looks like. If you can see it, you can achieve it. Get out of your own way and trust God…
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
In 5 to 10 years I see myself as a Director of Education as CEO of my own beauty college. I also see Queenz DNA being recognized as an essential major brand in demand of every back shelf all over the Globe.
Camille Fauntleroy & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
One restaurant that I frequent in our community are Bowlegged BBQ. I get the sliced beef brisket dinner ( no sauce) greens and candied yams w/ a side of cornbread!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’m born and raised in San Diego
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
The most interesting person that I’ve met in our community has to be LaTera Olasewere who is my alumni sister and Master of Education, Esq. Behind the scenes this phenomenal woman is responsible for the excelling the careers of many professionals in our industry.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
A former business that makes me the most nostalgic about our community would have to be Huffman’s BBQ on Imperial Ave. It was one place that you could go to get good food see other members of the community and fellowship in peace.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
My favorite thing that is unique about our community is the ability to rebuild after every setback. Our community has heart and we embrace change as we’ve all have a survival story.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
If I could choose anyone alive today that I would love to have lunch with it would have to be Montel Jordan. Montel Jordan has had an influence on me as a foster youth. I would watch hos shows and gain knowledge of how to deal with my circumstances at a time life was dark and I couldn’t see the light. He was like a television dad and mentor. Because of his mentorship over guests that I could relate to, I avoided suicide, I avoided suicide, avoided dropping out of school, etc. Eventually I believed in myself past my circumstances and I’m here to share today. I love Eddie V’s restaurant. It has a very intimate setting that would allow us to have a deep conversation and shield me away from the public (because I just know I’ll be crying lol)
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
One of my favorite movies is Low Down Dirty Shame. My favorite TV shows are Martin and Jaime Foxx Show
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love to sing and I think I’m psychic lol
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My loyalty
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My children inspire me to be better
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
I admire Inspire SD and Issa Vibe
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Find humor in everything
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Mission Valley but I grew up in South East SD
What I love about my Neighborhood:
I love how my community has maintained it’s natural beauty
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
My ideal weekend in San Diego might consist of a date near the water or visiting the Swap Meet
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Stability, safe, love
