Our Team
Without our dedicated staff, we would not be able to provide the high quality of service that we strive for. A dynamic group of dreamers and doers committed to building better, brighter communities through entrepreneurship, members of the Rising Tide Capital team share the common goal of changing lives through economic empowerment.
SIMEKO WATKINS-HARTLEY CBA Instructor
Born and raised in the community of Harlem, NY, Simeko’s entrepreneurial journey was paved by the inspiration of her paternal grandmother who owned several businesses by the time she was a teenager. As a young girl, she knew she wanted to own her own business; it was in her blood. Her journey begin in 1994, when she was hired as a manager, creative director and consultant for one of the top Natural Hair Care Salons in the country. This afforded her the privilege to have her work grace numerous magazines, television shows and high profile celebrities. As her journey continued, she would earn her cosmetology license in both New Jersey & New York. And, in 2010 her “baby” was born; Meko New York Natural Hair Care Spa & Boutique, which has acquired a client base of over 1500 professional women from across the globe in less than 5 years. As a Natural Hair Care Professional for the International Product Brand, Jane Carter Solution, she has travel across the country, consulting, educating and teaching hair care & styling techniques at various Hair Shows, Expos & Beauty Summits. In addition, she provides professional natural hair care consultations, workshops, presentations and training for salon owners, aspiring stylists, organizations, professional women, schools/colleges, noted natural hair influencers.
