Nate Mitchell
• – • University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center
About the speaker
Nate Mitchell is a true renaissance man with over 33 years of diverse experience. A father of two, he is a Professional Barber and PA State Licensed Barber Teacher, and owner of Pittsburgh’s premiere natural hair salon, The Natural Choice Barber Shop & Salons. Alongside his late wife Jovon, he co-founded 720 Music Café, one of the nation’s only combination café, record store, and vintage clothing emporiums. Nate is also a co-founder of Charismatic Nightlife, a leading event promotion team, and a highly sought-after DJ in the region.
Nate has operated his barbershop and salon for 26 years, establishing Pittsburgh’s first full-service natural hair salon in 1997. The Natural Choice has become a staple on the University of Pittsburgh Campus and has received awards for its community initiatives, including partnerships with local health organizations.
As part of Charismatic Nightlife, Nate has hosted over 200 events in cities like Washington, DC, and Chicago, catering specifically to the region's young professionals with memorable experiences, including the “Charismatic Color Series” and “The Soul Garden.”
A serial entrepreneur, Nate opened 720 Music, Clothing and Café in Lawrenceville from 2011 to 2015, blending coffee, vinyl records, vintage clothing, and live music in a celebrated space.
Known as DJ Nate Da Barber, he has performed at numerous events nationwide, expanding his brand while creating cherished memories for audiences. Nate remains dedicated to his craft and is grateful for the continued support from his community.
Additional details
May’s global theme is REVIVAL. It was chosen by our Fort Worth chapter in Texas and illustrated by Mariell Guzman.
“Everything old is new again” sums up the revivals that bubble up throughout culture. Clothing styles, art movements, and all kinds of things come back into fashion decades after their original popularity waned. It’s a useful paradigm. Take something old, dust it off, and adapt it to suit the present moment.
But are there really no original ideas left? Has everything been done? Does it matter? New context adds new meaning. You can recycle whatever you want, just make it your own. Lots of things from the past are worth saving from obscurity.
What we need is a few more revivals. A revival of empathy and understanding. Kindness and caring. A revival of handwritten notes and holding open the door for a stranger.
Let’s pursue hobbies and join clubs instead of optimizing and monetizing every hour.
Bring back boredom and curiosity.
It’s time for a revival of the golden rule.
You can distill the best of the past and create a better future✨️
#CMrevival
Location
Hosted at
University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center
622 N Homewood Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States 15208
When
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