Let’s talk about the moment when you realized you could infuse your traumatic story with your talents and skills into an empowerment platform and a profitable business?
I didn’t tell my story as a part of my brand until about 15 years ago. During the first half of my career I was still very sad and depressed.
A very good friend encouraged me to use my story as part of my brand. She told me that I was holding myself back because I was much more than a makeup artist. At first, I was very opposed to this approach. But after speaking to a few other women in my life, I realized a lot of women needed to hear about my story because they could relate to me.
In order for me to grow professionally, I had to own my truth. This has enabled me to add so many layers to my career.
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