Today we’d like to introduce you to Essence Davis.
Essence, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
As I began to “soul search”, I realized that I couldn’t have been the only person trying to grow as an individual. My journey really began in March of 2019, where I began Cosmetology school. Because cosmetology is beauty, I was surrounded by so much diversity. In class, we would talk about our dreams and goals and I never really knew what mine were. Later on, I began to find myself. I fell in love with my being. I began to encourage myself, speak positively and of course, pesos God through everything! Being in Cosmetology school opened my eyes to who I really was. It allowed me to be my free-spirited self! This is when I came up with the brilliant idea of starting my own business. I began with just selling lashes. I was still growing and it just became “something to do.” I then took a break just four months later because I realized that I wasn’t operating in excellence.
During my break, I began to pray and ask God to order my steps. So, a few months later, I relaunched into my oh so wonderful brand, Her Radiance Boutique. My brand was built off brokenness. It was built of insecurities and uncertainties. When I came up with my brand name, I wanted it to stand out. I wanted it to be appealing worldwide as well as having such a powerful meaning. Today, my brand is all that it is, but the best is yet to come. My goal is to reach women of every descent! My mission is to empower them and help them find their most beautiful inner being. Not only do I run a business for “sales,” but I also have an open-door policy. My brand is very heartfelt! I love speaking and encouraging women!
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
My journey has not been smooth but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Test eventually become testimonies. I’m still a work in progress myself. As I’m growing, so is my brand. Everyday to this day is a struggle. There are slow days, and sometimes even slow months. If I allow the slow days to discourage me, I won’t be able to handle my busy days. You have to start somewhere and slow motion is always better than no motion.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Her Radiance Boutique – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
My brand is about LOVE! Loving yourself, loving the skin you’re in and spreading love. Everything from me personally is genuine love. I’ve built my brand to be centered around love because when I was finding myself, I didn’t feel loved. I want to ensure that no one that comes in contact with my brand doesn’t feel loved! My brand specializes is products that enhance the beauty of oneself. I was originally known for mink lash strips, but now there’s so much more. What makes me most proud of my company is the growth. It makes me proud because never have I imagined having a brand. I try to refrain from saying business because it’s so easy to have a business but to build a brand, that’s commendable! What sets me apart is #1, I give love. Also, my presentation always goes crazy!
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
My future plans for my company are to just expand. I don’t have many future plans because I have a mindset of “growing with”. I do know that I want to eventually not only have a sales line, but also a women’s empowerment movement. Everything isn’t about money! I want to flip my brand into something so big that I shock myself. I want to touch millions of souls and change lives. I want women to know that they are HER!
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