Angela Jordan, affectionately known throughout the beauty industry as “The Networking Queen,” is a mother, entrepreneur, mentor, career developer, and advocate committed to helping beauty professionals build businesses and transform lives.

 

Since beginning her professional beauty career in 1999 after attending Jon Louis Beauty School in Jamaica, New York, Angela has dedicated herself to education, leadership, and opportunity creation within the industry. She previously served as Director of Career Services for Empire Education Group and Director of Marketing for Janet Hair Collection, supporting the career and personal development of more than 400 beauty professionals annually.

 

Angela is the co-creator of the Beauty Biz Network, organizer of influential networking experiences, and co-founder of industry recognition events including The Glammys. She serves on the Advisory Board of Long Island Barber & Beauty Institute and has worked alongside some of the industry’s most respected names in fashion, beauty, media, and education.

 

Her passion for service led her to create The Game of Life Beauty Program, helping justice-involved youth discover opportunity and purpose through cosmetology in partnership with New York City’s ACS program. She is also a dedicated advocate for domestic violence awareness, partnering with organizations including Safe Horizon and participating in national initiatives such as the “Put the Nail In It” campaign.

 

A salon owner, tax business owner, author, and product creator, Angela continues to inspire through her books Please Excuse My Cutz N Curls and How I Survived Beauty School, while mentoring the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs.

 

 

Today, Angela remains committed to elevating the next generation of beauty professionals through mentorship, education, advocacy, and entrepreneurship.

 

Her philosophy remains simple:

 

“Love what you do and do what you love.”