Sylvie Makela
"Cultivate your network. And most importantly, use it to seek and find the help you need to overcome your challenges."
Passionate about the richness of diversity and inclusion, Sylvie Makela is an entrepreneur who wants to have a positive social impact on her environment. She co-founded and manages Tribus Urbaines, a concept of hair salons dedicated to the care and cutting of textured hair (curly, frizzy/afro) worn naturally.
Tribus Urbaines SA aims to launch its own range of hair products, launch a training label and open other salons in Switzerland and Europe over the next few years.
Prior to this, Sylvie Makela obtained a Master's degree in Political Science from the University of Lausanne, and acquired extensive professional experience in marketing, communications and project management within public and private companies.
Nothing could have prepared her for such an adventure. However, determined to fill the gap in the market for inclusive hair salons, she launched herself in 2017. To her two teenagers, she explains that Tribus Urbaines is like her third child. The demanding little sister we love so much in spite of everything.