In Bay City, the Next Level Barber Institute celebrated its newest graduates with a heartfelt ceremony. Led by founder Kim Willett, the event honored students who now hold both barber licenses and business skills. Since 2018, Willett has trained locals of all ages, teaching them to thrive professionally and personally. Her new book, Clipper to Cash Flow, shares her journey from single parenthood to entrepreneurship. The night featured music, community voices, and a reminder from student speaker Rudy Martinez: they didn’t just learn barbering—they learned how to build a future.