CHOISEUL ON THE MOVE | FROM DEBREUIL ROOTS TO SIX-FIGURE SUCCESS IN BROOKLYN

This one hits close to home.

A young woman with roots in Debreuil, Choiseul is making serious waves in the United States — and her story is one of grit, resilience, and vision.

Samilia Clarke, known professionally as Lily Mulann, daughter of Celina Mason of Debreuil, has built a thriving six-figure hair business in Brooklyn, New York — a journey that started with something as simple as doing a schoolmate’s hair for prom.

Today, at just 27 years old, she is the owner of Lily Mulann Hair Experience, a brand that continues to grow steadily, attracting clients and building a reputation for quality and transformation.

🌱 ROOTED IN HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Before the bright lights of Brooklyn, there were lessons learned right here in Saint Lucia.

Raised by her grandmother, Samilia grew up watching hard work firsthand — selling handwoven purses every Saturday and learning the value of consistency, discipline, and self-reliance.

Those early experiences didn’t just build character — they built skills. By the age of 8, she was already styling her own hair, unknowingly laying the foundation for a future business.

✈️ TAKING THE LEAP

After moving to New York at age 11, the journey wasn’t easy. Like many Caribbean youth abroad, she had to adjust to a new culture, new environment, and new expectations.

But by her teenage years, her talent was already speaking loudly. What started as $50 prom sew-ins grew into a premium service now commanding over $300.

She secured her first salon job at just 17 and later earned her cosmetology license in 2018 — fully stepping into her calling.

⚡ OVERCOMING SETBACKS

The road to success was not smooth.

At one point, business slowed, and she faced depression and uncertainty. To survive, she worked overnight warehouse shifts while still maintaining her daytime clients.

Instead of giving up, she invested in herself — learning marketing, refining her craft, and even launching her own line of wig installation products.

That is the Choiseul spirit — we don’t fold, we adapt and push forward.

💡 BUILDING MORE THAN A BUSINESS

Today, Lily Mulann is not just styling hair — she is building confidence, empowering women, and creating opportunities.

Her long-term vision? To own her own building and mentor young stylists, especially those trying to find their path without guidance.

“I’m breaking generational curses,” she says — a statement that resonates deeply with many of our own young people here at home.

🇱🇨 A MESSAGE TO CHOISEUL & SAINT LUCIA

This is more than a success story — it is a reminder.

• Talent exists right here in our communities.
• Humble beginnings do not limit your future.
• With discipline, vision, and persistence, global success is possible.

From Debreuil to Brooklyn, this is proof that Choiseul continues to produce individuals who are making their mark on the world stage.

We salute you, Samilia.

Choiseul on the Move — watching, highlighting, and celebrating our own.