Today we’d like to introduce you to Kayla Brazile.
Hi Kayla, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Hey! My name is Kayla Brazile. I am the CEO of The Zen Lifestyle Company, LLC and a freelance model. I’ve always had a passion for modeling since the young age of 10 years old. I love haute couture, print, and runway. Some of my aspirations include gracing the covers of Essence and Vogue magazines for either modeling and entrepreneurial endeavors. (manifestation!) My interest in homemade self-care products came from me having severely dry skin. I have suffered from eczema since I was a teenager.
In high school, I tried my hand at concocting remedies when I came to the conclusion that nothing was working for me. African Black Soap and Shea butter also became reliable allies for my skin. Shortly after, I had the idea to refine the texture of shea butter by blending it into a whipped texture for easy application for my personal use. I began experimenting with essential oils and other natural skincare recipes such as lip and body exfoliants. Receiving great feedback when I made products for my friends made me love creating products even more! I graduated from Clark Atlanta University, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Currently, I’m continuing my education pursuing a Master of Social Work. My ultimate goal is to help others make self-care a priority. I started working toward this goal by creating mental health-inspired self-care essentials. In July of 2019, The Zen Lifestyle Company, LLC was born!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road definitely has not been easy, but that makes me appreciate the journey even more. When it comes to Zen, I am truly a one-woman show. I am the marketing team, model, photographer, graphic designer, investor, the list goes on. However, I have learned to wear all of these hats with grace. I learn something new about my business every day! I move forward in life with the sentiment that “no one starts off as an expert” as a reminder to not be so hard on myself and move at my own pace. We’re currently in our second year of business! With God, all things are possible. Philippians 4:13 I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
The Zen Lifestyle Company advocates for individuals who aspire to live a stress-free, poised lifestyle because sometimes life can be a bit taxing on our mental health. Often times we may write off self-care as just a relaxing face mask or a spa day when it is that and more! Self-care is taking the time to reflect on your mind, body, and spirit to produce a refined self-perspective. We offer products that aid our clients in creating spaces that are conducive for self-care practices with our Zen Body+ and Zen Home+ Collections! We specialize in natural self-care essentials, including but not limited to: body butter, candles, natural soaps, skin care items, body shimmers, and more! One of our best sellers is Petal Polish Face & Body Elixir. This product is a non-comedogenic formula that I believe sets us apart from other rose oils because of the anti-aging benefits found in our ingredients. I mean, who doesn’t want to preserve their youthful glow, right? I am most proud of the feedback from my customers. They really keep me motivated to create new products that are truly inspired by them. I love taking online polls and learning more about my audience!
What were you like growing up?
Growing up, I was a shy child but very headstrong. I was definitely a child that knew what she wanted. I always thought about what I would be when I grew up, and I enjoyed helping others no matter what that looked like. I used to be addicted to America’s Next Top Model with Tyra Banks. Her show greatly influenced me to pursue modeling in hopes of becoming an iconic model like herself and Naomi Campbell. (my faves!) Now that I am pursuing modeling and social work, I aspire to intertwine the two by using my model/entrepreneurship platform to bring awareness to social injustices and mental health.
Contact Info:
- Email: kayla.brazile@gmail.com
- Website: https://zenlifestyleco.com/
- Instagram: Business Instagram @thezenlifestylecompany, Personal Instagram – @flawless.priss
Image Credits
@jlaviiphotography @aniska.xo @mevphotographie
