Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in beauty and cosmetics but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Raissa Mugeni, founder of Flybeauty Extensions, located in Brossard, QC, Canada.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

First and most importantly, Flybeauty Extensions reason for being is to offer great local and clean beauty products to our clients. We connect with local artisans, black-owned brands, and passionate beauty professionals who make their own vegan, organic, and natural products. We want to be a part of the solution when it comes to offering good products at a reasonable price and also being a retailer that encourages local brands, especially black-owned brands. Our community is the number one consumer of beauty products, so the retailers must offer reputable brands that reflect their consumers.

Tell us about yourself

I've been in the beauty business since I was 14. so, you can say that it's part of who I am at this point. My passion is hair, skincare, and fashion. What motivates me with what I do, is to know that I'm making a difference in the ecosystem by being conscious of what we offer when it comes to skin and hair care.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

So far, to be honest, I would say just starting. You spend years thinking, planning an idea, and it's hard to actually be at a point where you're like, ok. I actually need to put it into action.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

Having a balance between personal and work. Being an entrepreneur 24 hrs. When you do something that you are passionate about, you can lose the notion of time and find yourself working non-stop because it does not feel like work. That's not good. There needs to be a balance.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Get funding or save up before. Anything that can go wrong will go wrong, so being ready financially is key.
  2. Trust your instinct and also trust the process. Good things that last take time. A brand is very important!
  3. Continue learning, be at the forefront of what's happening in your chosen field.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

Do not give up. It's not easy, I feel like quitting almost every day, but it's all worth it in the end. It's not about me; it's bigger than me.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://flybeautyextensions.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flybeautyextensions/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flybeautyextensions/

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