I know it’s late but I don’t care! I just got home.. tonights panel was a huge milestone for me because it was the first time I ever spoke in public that I felt super confident, cool and collected. (I’m usually a nervous wreck!) Practice really does help. Hahaha .. but for real, public speaking is a fear that so many of us have. But to lead and help people, sometimes you have to face those fears. Anyway, It was so nice to talk about my start up @lashbinder ! It put so many things in perspective for me. Tonight @socialnupur asked us when we knew we “made it” and almost all of us didn’t expect or have an answer for the question! @andrewlinfoot for example has millions in funding and has given job opportunities to thousands and still didn’t classify himself as ‘made it’. It made me realize that so many of us (especially entrepreneurs) don’t give ourselves enough credit for the work we do. We barely pay ourselves and truly bootstrap. The term “bootstrap” by definition means ‘to get (oneself or something) into or out of a situation using existing resources.’ Which is something every one of us tonight did and still do. True entrepreneurs are resourceful, hungry and determined. Many fail but everyone that came to hear the panel made a smart move. Research can be boring so sometimes and it only takes one event or one conversation to change everything. Don’t give up. Keep fighting in what you believe in and never EVER doubt your ability! I loved that I learned a lot from @andrewlinfoot who founded Pesto (to my left) and Saloni, founder of sustainable fashion brand @agaati.california and @lloyd.jacob (to my right) who founded men’s suit company GurriKahlon. Special thanks again to the wonderful @socialnupur (far left) for moderating the panel and being so wonderful, @wework San Francisco for hosting us at the beautiful space, and last but not least all of the entrepreneurs who came out to the sold out event including my new friends @beauty_on_set and @lebou_beauty ✨🎤💋 #weworksf #weworksanfrancisco #howimarketedmystartup #startuplife #startuppanel #bayareastartup #bayareamua #lashbinder #sfstartup #beautystartup #bootstrapping #paloaltostartup #startuplife (at WeWork) https://www.instagram.com/p/B075bmxDSVI/?igshid=9hra05yl907n

Sharing #smiles with the one you love is a perfect move to #startheday. . Have an awesome morning everyone. . . #startoftheday #startthedayright #goodstarttotheday #bestwaytostarttheday #morningenergy #healthymindnanybody #balancedlifestyle #goodtimesahead #beautystartup #platformforartist #platformforartists (at Chennai Central) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-_gtamjtdD/?igshid=1p3x2cjxtvt94

Life is too short. Make each hair flip fabulous. ❤ 🖤

#beautystar #beautystartup

🙌🙌🙌 they've arrived. A new discovery made over the weekend... @maya.njie.perfumes are niche perfumes handmade in small batches... I've spritzed them all and can't decide between them. I think I'll wear a different one every day ❤ . . . #beautifulpackaging #perfumes #ismellyummy #scents #30pluswarmhugs #30plusblogs #beautyfanatic #beautyaddict #nichebeauty #instaglam #beautystartup

Handmade soap ranges of one of my valuable client @greenblissstore I am consulting them on #digitalmarketing and #pr #beautystartup #skincare #bodycare #startup #entrepreneur #consulting #consultant #business #india #startuplife #chennai #Coimbatore #bangalore

If you have any inkling of wanting to start your own business I couldn’t more highly recommend @beautycounter’s flexible and rewarding business model. Their business in a box is so complete and user friendly, you simply cannot build a bridge to success cheaper or more effectively! NOT TO MENTION the products and advocacy and mission are all so incredibly heart based, environmentally friendly and safe and healthy. The #BetterBeautyMovement is on the right side of history AND actually TRENDING! Adding Beautycounter to Themis and Thread’s sustainable style offerings has been so rewarding. As an entrepreneur who has done business in all the small biz models (online, direct to consumer, wholesale, brick and mortar, retail, consignment, you name it!) Beautucounter’s support and education offerings are absolutely unparalleled. Going into business for yourself can be a lonely route, but not with Beautycounter! Now is SUCH an exciting time to join and I would LOVE to help you earn some incredible sign on bonuses like MY FAVORITE skincare collection, a brand new product release, and an innovative sales aid kit. DM or text 607-228-0141 to learn more about how you can achieve financial freedom in your own time from wherever you are with no monthly sales minimums! This is a business you can do over coffee in the mornings, or full time in your own office! Beautycounter believes in everyone willing to consider consultancy, this job is absolutely for anyone who wants to share effective, safe, American made personal care products for the whole family! 🧼 💄 🇺🇸 🌿 💻 📱 ☕️ . . . #financialfreedom #workfromhome #stayathomemom #jobsformoms #busymomlife #startanewbiz #entrepreneur #newyearnewbiz #saferskincare #naturalskincare #betterbeauty #beautycounter #freebeautycounter #beautycountercountercontrol #safeacnetreatment #businessinabox #femalefounder #americanmadebeauty #americanmademakeup #americanmadeskincare #diybiz #smallbiz #businessbuilder #businessstartup #beautystartup #mua #sustainablestyle #stylist #freeproducts (at Themis and Thread) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Y_2CRFVm0/?igshid=1ck7tjr1c7d8w

The hottest beauty treatment replacing Botox & fillers. Read our post for the lowdown on microneedling. Learn when each is appropriate and how to dermaroll at home with help from @glopro_official. Link to blog in bio. ⠀ ⠀ #fussfreebeauty #passionateaboutskin #cityskinclinic #dermaroller #dermarolling #microneedling⠀ #beauty #beautygirl #beautytips #beautyguru #beautyblog #beautyaddict #beautygram #beautycommunity #bbloggers #beautydoctor #instabeauty #beautyskin #skin #newskin #skincare #loveyourskin #gorgeouskin #greatskin #skincare #skindoctor #skincareguru #skincareblogger #skincareblog #skincareaddict #skincareroutine #beautystartup #beautypreneur #beautybioscience #bioactive #beautytech (at London, United Kingdom)

So much fun at the @karatschoolproject fundraiser sponsored by @pixcbooth & @lashbinder among a dozen other local vendors like @bayarea_events & @cleanbeautypodcast at the Hilton Garden Inn in Mountain View last week! ✨🎉✨🎉✨🎉✨ #butfirstlashes #staybeautiful #lashbinder #longlashes #lashesfordays #lashesforacause #lashapplicator #lashstartup #beautystartup #lashceo #lashfounder #lashesinpaloalto #paloalto #paloaltostartup #lashsafety #lashfun #bayareaevents #bayarea #bayareaevents #mountainviewevents (at Mountain View, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByUIoBojNLK/?igshid=1stnnt8w0uo5l

{Monthly Mantra} With everything moving so fast don't get ahead of yourself. Don't be discouraged by the moves others are making. Take your time to grow and learn. Slow and steady wins your race but also don't become stagnant. Keep your pace and your peace! 💖🔑🔐 . . . #bosschick #bossbabe #bosslady #monthlymantra #womensupportingwomen #blkcreatives #blackowned #wisdom #entrepreneur #fashiondesigner #beautystartup #minorityowned

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The hottest beauty treatment replacing Botox & fillers. Read our post for the lowdown on microneedling. Learn when each is appropriate and how to dermaroll at home with help from @glopro_official. Link to blog in bio. ⠀ ⠀ #fussfreebeauty #passionateaboutskin #cityskinclinic #dermaroller #dermarolling #microneedling⠀ #beauty #beautygirl #beautytips #beautyguru #beautyblog #beautyaddict #beautygram #beautycommunity #bbloggers #beautydoctor #instabeauty #beautyskin #skin #newskin #skincare #loveyourskin #gorgeouskin #greatskin #skincare #skindoctor #skincareguru #skincareblogger #skincareblog #skincareaddict #skincareroutine #beautystartup #beautypreneur #beautybioscience #bioactive #beautytech (at London, United Kingdom)

DECIEM

Toronto-based beauty company DECIEM not only sells but manufactures its own products.

Read more at: http://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2015/03/inside_the_offices_of_abnormal_beauty_company_deciem/

Our client @cocoabuttermothers is about to rock the #broccolicityfestival! Catch her new products before they are available on her site! . . . #bcfest #beauty #skincare #natural #allnatural #girlboss #bossbabe #womenprenuer #womeninbusiness #hustle #bosslady #beautybrands #beautystartup #etsy #blacketsy #blackowned #blackgirlsrock

Good design is key. No matter the industry! Pay attention to what stands out to you and try to constantly refresh your brand. 💖👑💲 . . . #graphicdesign #blkcreatives #logo #branding #fashiondesigner #fashionbrand #blackowned #girlboss #bossbabe #blackgirlboss #beautybrands #fashionstartup #beautystartup