Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in skincare but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Tempal Hitt, owner of Grace Green Beauty, located in Lebanon, OH, USA.

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

Grace Green Beauty is a whole-being beauty + wellness line. We develop extraordinary anti-aging skin products that feed your skin. I handcraft every formula in the Grace line from the best raw/organic ingredients sourced from all over the planet. Our products are purposed for different skin types and challenges, starting at delicate baby skin and ranging through problematic acne, damaged skin, and more. From recyclable glass to our minimalist packaging, we try at every turn to be responsible to you and to the world we inhabit. It is by grace that we are here.

Tell us about yourself

A mother shares...
Necessity is truly the mother of invention. Luckily, I didn't have to invent anything. Mother Nature did the hard work. All this mother had to do was mix up the natural goodness that Mother Nature graciously provides. When my first child was born I wanted to ensure that anything that came into contact with his skin was not only harmless but also beneficial. To my surprise, fulfilling this simple need was everything but simple. Price wasn't the issue. No amount of money could buy the level of natural goodness I demanded for my son and for my family. So, I turned to Mother Nature. Being forced to rely on nature is what brought me to Grace. Grace is not a product. It is a state of being. It is knowing beyond any doubt what you will and won't accept as good for you and yours.

That's not a marketing statement. It is the truth of my journey. Grace is an answer to so much of what the world offers us that we simply don't need. Getting to the point of offering Grace to the world required hours and hours of experimentation and, yes, even a few tears. I learned I am uniquely gifted to do what I am doing with Grace. Thank God for building in me a passion for doing this.

As long as I find needs for healthy alternatives to quench and replenish the natural wonder that is the human body, I will turn to Mother Nature to provide it. When I know this is just right for my family and me, I will know it's right for you and yours. This mother shares… it's my nature.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

The MOST rewarding accomplishment is healing my child's painful skin issues and having the privilege to take what I've accomplished and share it with those who need the same healing.

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

It's very hard to keep all the plates spinning. Delegating focused time for each facet of my life has been a huge challenge. Having a business is like having a baby (I already have three babies, four if you count my husband, lol!).

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

  1. Look for the helpers. I truly believe that when you are living out your purpose, God sends you helpers. They are there for you, and they are EVERYTHING. Make sure to be one of those helpers when it's your turn.
  2. Find your "point of difference." There are a million people doing the same type of business that you are doing. What makes you different? Hinge your branding on your point of difference.
  3. Your story never changes. Write out your story. Who are you (your business)? Write down your: mission, vision, and values. These things never change, and this is the fabric of your future. When you find your business evolving, always go back to your story/ mission/ vision/ values and cross-check to ensure your business evolution is in alignment.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://gracegreenbeauty.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracegreenbeauty/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GraceGBeauty/

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