Born and raised in Charlotte, Tracie graduated from the Aveda Institute in 2006 with a degree in Aesthetics and later, a degree in Production Makeup from the Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry. She feels strongly that personal touch can be a source of healing and lives life by her favorite Leo Buscaglia quote: “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” When she’s not working, she loves spending quality time with her husband and daughter (and especially loves NC mountain getaways).