“He's seen all the progress and, you know, he's proud of me,” Selva said. “I'm proud of him.”
To Selva These bonds with family, friends and customers are irreplaceable, and so is his cultural heritage.
Proud Nicaraguan AmericanSelva values his culture. As a child, he lived in Nicaragua for the first ten years of his life and then moved to the United States.
his experiences shaped his path He looks at his business and his mission.
Selva is Recently hospitalized to Kenan-Flagler Business School. That same day, he was invited to a school event celebrating Latin American Heritage Month. He said the most exciting thing was being able to bring a flag that represented his culture. Said.
“Always remember that my roots will always be a part of me and that it is not just for me, but for all the children of Nicaragua.” Selva Said.
Over this summer, Selva went to Nicaragua on a fellowship for the first time since childhood. he volunteered to help world vision — a Christian humanitarian organization — that gave him permission. Advise and support young people who have entrepreneurial ambitions.
Meanwhile Selva was working. with 6 children People who aim to become barbers. He was able to use part of his scholarship to purchase the group's first pair of clippers.
Not only does Selva encourage her six children to cut their hair, she also motivates her peers in college. Tim Salton starts TS.Fade – barber shop – This semester and he I said it was helpful To see Selva do the same in his own way.
both are contributing insights and tips As two campus barbers, we support each other's work, Even as friends.
“It's really a connection experience with the client, and it's a unique experience,” Salton said. said. “That's a common interest between me and Selva.”
Selva culture and ethnicity also changed the Selva way of life. Customers browse his business.
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“I'm happy to have someone with hair like mine cut my hair,” Williams says. Said.
Mr Williams added: If you have lived with black hair, you will have a better understanding of how to cut it.
Selva will utilize his diverse skills off campus, especially when he returns home to Wilmington. He even had the opportunity to give his friend's son his first haircut.
Selva said he hopes to have more opportunities beyond campus and grow his business.
“I'm trying to push Selva Cut as far as possible and believe in it being a place where barbers everywhere have a platform to be themselves, move forward and always be kind to others.” “Human”, Selva Said.
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