Young entrepreneur making her mark in Baton Rouge, juggling college and owning beauty store [Video]

BATON ROUGE — A Southern University student is learning to juggle college classes while operating a full-time business.

Macie Smith, 23, is a full-time student and owner of a beauty supply store Luxurious Lookz along Highland Road. She opened the shop six months ago and wants to celebrate Black hair and beauty.

“I want us to feel appreciated. I want us to feel like we matter when it comes to the stuff that we need,” Smith said.

She’s working to improve her community by creating a positive atmosphere for customers and helping everyone who walks in.

“It’s a lot of people that come in with certain budgets. I love to help them with their budget because not everyone has it all the time,” Smith said.

Smith has a year to go until she graduates with a bachelor’s degree in finance. She said she chose the study path to help make …