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The Wildlife Tattoo Artist, Ace Connell, Turned His Passion Into Profit

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4 years ago

October 16, 2020

Ace Connell is a man with a family of four who loves nature and tattoos. To him, any form of art is beautiful and worth nurturing. He is the co-owner of the Tattoo Studio “Regenerates.” Ace, along with Chris Sally, opened the tattoo studio. It looks more like a recording studio than a tattoo studio. The studio is full of instruments on every wall, mics, an upright piano, and guitar amps. Chris and Ace have made Regenerates a place of their own making.

If there is any vacant space in the studio, Ace and Chris fill it up with their artwork or go and fill it up with antiques. As one walks into “Regenerates,” they are met by a vast circus poster original print from the ’60s. The poster suits the ambiance of the studio because it has a light-hearted feel to it.

When asked where Ace Connell drew his inspiration from, he said that it was Mother Nature. There is no greater artist than her. That’s why Ace has been so inclined towards wildlife tattoos. His art training and mentoring was with Samantha Youssef. She is an ex-Disney animator. They both believed that tattoo was a way to capture the flow of nature or imitate it.

Ace Connell has a family of four, and he has to fund all of them. But he is happy that he gets to follow his passion every day and turn it into a profit. His partner’s dream was to raise a big family. So, it is only Ace who brings in the money to the family. But he couldn’t change it for the world. COVID-19 may have forced Ace and Sally to close the shop for 4 months, but it was time well spent with family.

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Lifestyle

Coco Glow Redefines Success on Natalie Massaro Terms

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16 hours ago

November 23, 2024

Michelle Langton

The American Dream whispers promises of opportunity, but for first-generation children, it can also carry a heavy weight of expectation. Natalie Massaro, the visionary behind Coco Glow, knows this firsthand. “There was an unspoken pressure to succeed,” Natalie explains. “Failure wasn’t an option.” This fueled a relentless work ethic in her – juggling two jobs while in school, a constant drive to excel that burned brightly within her.

This drive initially led the SheEO down a traditional path. But a different passion, simmering beneath the surface, tugged at her – a love for beauty and skincare. Stemming from her own experiences navigating body image as a woman with curves in a world often fixated on a single standard of beauty, Natalie knew there was a different narrative to be told.

It was a leap of faith, fueled by unwavering determination, which led Natalie to trade in the traditional path for entrepreneurship. in 2019, Coco Glow was born out of her Jersey Shore apartment. Today she has a staff of talented contour artists and is currently expanding into a second location. The recent introduction of teeth whitening hints at a future where Coco Glow offers a complete canvas for radiant beauty.

“Always find your why,” is Natalie’s mantra. Inspired by her parents’ unwavering work ethic, a constant reminder that “no one can fail if you are consistently showing up every day,” Natalie poured her heart and soul into Coco Glow. Entrepreneurship, it seems, runs in her blood. Her father’s success was a testament to the power of hard work and dedication, values that now echo in Coco Glow’s leadership. Her commitment to exceptional service is a direct reflection of the “show up every day” mindset.

A testament to the American Dream – reimagined for a new generation. It’s about defying expectations, forging your own path, and leaving your mark. It’s about finding your “why” and turning it into something beautiful, one sun-kissed client at a time. And witnessing the boost of confidence in each client who walks out the door is its own reward.

“Every client is understood, their wants and needs are adjusted to – your spray tan is the easiest part of your day” – perfectly represents her client-centric approach.

Experience Natalie’s artistic touch and the Coco Glow team help you feel radiant from the inside out. Visit their storefront Shrewsbury, New Jersey, or call (732) 362-7890. Stay updated on their latest creations and explore their offerings at https://cocoglowairbrush.com.