Jeimy Flournoy

Jeimy is a trailblazing entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for economic empowerment whose life story is a masterclass in perseverance, reinvention, and fearless ambition. Born in the Dominican Republic, Jeimy immigrated to the United States at the age of 16 with little more than hope and determination. Confronted by language barriers, cultural shifts, and financial limitations, she took her first job as a janitor—an experience that would shape her work ethic and resilience for years to come. Despite humble beginnings, Jeimy always believed she was destined for more. Her passion for beauty and business eventually led her to the salon world, where she recognized a critical gap in the market: high-quality textured hair care rooted in cultural authenticity. In 2015, she founded Salon 809, a Dominican salon that not only celebrated textured hair but also prioritized excellence, education, and empowerment. What began as a single location quickly became a movement. In 2019, Jeimy made the bold decision to leave her stable government job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time—an act of courage that would pay off in more ways than she could imagine. By 2021, she had franchised Salon 809, opening doors for others to join the brand while creating a platform for beauty professionals to grow their own legacy. But Jeimy’s entrepreneurial spirit didn’t stop there. She saw opportunity in diversification and launched 809 Laundromat in 2023, expanding her portfolio beyond the beauty industry and demonstrating her ability to scale businesses across sectors with strategy and intention. Her ventures are united by one mission: to create wealth-building opportunities for underserved communities. Today, Jeimy is the founder of Glampreneur, a groundbreaking initiative focused on transforming the beauty industry from the inside out. Glampreneur is not just a business, it’s a movement that equips stylists with the mindset, financial literacy, and business infrastructure they need to move beyond the chair and build thriving, scalable enterprises. Through coaching, digital resources, and community-building, Jeimy is redefining what success looks like for beauty professionals across the country. Her journey—from janitor to multi-business owner and franchise developer—is a living testament to the power of vision, grit, and fearless execution. Jeimy Flournoy is not only building businesses; she’s building a legacy of impact, creating a path for others to follow, and proving that with purpose and perseverance, no dream is out of reach.