Today we’d like to introduce you to Kami Smith.
Hi Kami, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I am a serial entrepreneur. I started my first business at 22 and been certified in entrepreneurship ever since. I got where I am today with loads of hard work and determination. As well as a lot of trial and error. Starting and growing within any business is not an easy task. A small business requires a level of strength that most shy away from. New ventures especially require a lot of hours, sacrifices, some financial setbacks in the early moments, and no days off with the company is still in the beginning phases. It’s a process you can never be fully prepared for. You have to be willing to take the leap, stay the course, and do what is required to move into the next level. While I have a history in fashion and child care. A degree in graphic design centered on branding. My latest venture is one that is soul-driven. My next level was the launch of my fragrance company Aura Luxury Scents. This is a passion-based business for me and the focus is centered on positive energy, self-healing and self-love. Aura is a luxury company specializing in sophisticated scents. There are currently five collections which includes candles, diffusers, room sprays, body butters, scrubs, natural soap and more. I started this project last year in August. Starting a new business mid pandemic did pose some setbacks. However, it also gave light to bigger focuses and highlighted how important self-care is and candles fit perfectly into that mix.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
As far as obstacles hardly anything great comes easy. Especially in business. In the beginning, there can be a lot of financial strands. While building and waiting on growth. The overhead alone can leave you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and ready to give up. Entrepreneurship is not for the weak. It is far from perfect and now with social media people tend to only see the upside. They don’t see the tears, the struggles, the frustrations, the hard moments, the long days or long nights, and all the dedication required to flourish. Which gives a false impression that it’s easy. That overnight success happens the first day you launch. Which have some believing it is so easy to do. It’s not! I overcame my challenges with strong faith and determination. Mostly in myself and a firm belief system that I won’t allow myself to fall short. Finding balance in the process is necessary. Taking a pause when things get too stressful allowing yourself time to regroup. And also understanding that mistakes can only make you better and your business stronger.
As you know, we’re big fans of Aura Luxury Scents. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Aura is all about energy and how that energy affects and reflects mood. Aura is a positive energy experience that can create a vibe for any space. Each scent tells a different story. We want our audience to use these scents to create their own story. Whether that is self-love, healing or a special occasion we have something for everyone. We officially launched back in December and sold out of everything first week out. The company started with two candles, one diffuser and one room spray. The signature collection. The two signature candles Flame and Frequency have continued to be a favorite of buyers since then. We have also expanded and now we have four other collections that include 14 scents with more launching this May. All of our products are natural either soy based or soy coconut based including no harmful chemicals.
What is your story? How can Aura help you capture it?
This was the foundation used to build the company into the what it is today. We have grown very quickly and the feedback has been amazing. I am so grateful at how great the response has been and I am excited to see how we will continue to transform and grow.
What do you like best about our city? What do you like least?
I have grown to appreciate all things authentic I value being yourself and standing in your truth.
My dislikes include:
Illusions “smoke screens”
Fake interactions
Self-doubt and low vibrational people, places and things
My passions include:
All things mystical
The love of travel
I live for Sundays
Great experiences, great brunches and lazy mornings
Being your best self
Self-healing
Self-care
Positive vibes
Positive energy
My current mantra is CEO to my dreams. “Life is always about the experiences. So remember to capture your own heart and be the CEO to your dreams.” – kamiluv
Pricing:
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Contact Info:
- Email: info@auraluxuryscents.com
- Website: www.auraluxuryscents.com, www.bblafk.com
- Instagram: @auraluxuryscents @_kamiluv
- Other: linktr.ee/Kamiluv
Image Credits
Image credit @_black_print
