How Old Are You? Birthday?
I am 21 years old right now, my birthday is January 28th, 2002.
I started Waist Beauty when I was 18.
Why The Name "Waist Beauty"?
My business started off with only waist beads and the other items came alone shortly after. At the time, I needed a name that was unique, straighforward and clear.
What Inspired You To Make Waist Beads?
I've always been a really creative person. Growing up I would create items with gimp (plastic shoelaces), bottle tabs, and rainbow loom. I was even a part of my school's knitting club for a couple of years! As I got older, I fell in love with waist beads and all that they represent.
What Is One Goal That You Have For Your Business?
The current goal that I have for my business is to start selling in stores!
What Was The Biggest Challenge?
When I first started all of this I was working two part-time jobs and I was a full-time student, in my first year of college.
I was doing the production, packaging, marketing, customer service, and so much more. All of that was definitely a lot for me, both physically and mentally.
But when you have a great support system of friends and family, and you stay focused and persevere, success is inevitable!
How Did You Know You Were Business-Minded?
I grew up with the mindset of a business owner. I was always a very independent young lady and always knew that I didn't want to work for someone else. I always wanted to know how things worked so that I could learn how to do things for myself.
When I was in elementary school, as early as the second grade, I became an entrepreneur. I would collect rocks, sea shells, bottle covers, and pop can tabs, clean them up, paint, and sell them.
I remember, I would wait for Pizza Friday or those scholastic book fairs, when I knew that the other kids would have money with them. Very smart businesswoman if I do say so myself!
What Is Next For You?
I’m constantly trying to come up with new ways and ideas to become successful and create lasting generational wealth.
Next, I will develop and start new businesses that will aid in that goal!