All Natural Hair and Skin Products - Rooted and Revive
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal care but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Monica Hillary, founder of Rooted and Revive LLC., located in Vallejo, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
The business I created is Rooted and Revive LLC, which is an all-natural hair care line that caters to black men and women with different hair textures and types.
Tell us about yourself
I started my natural hair journey while I was getting my Masters I simply felt like the products that were highly recommended for natural hair were not working for my hair. I was not going to pay the pricey prices for stuff that wasn’t working. So I got to researching all over the internet, all over YouTube, and started making my own products using natural ingredients I had right at home. My hair was in total agreement with the all-natural way, and my pockets were too. So I started making products for my older sister, who has coarse hair and struggles with stressed-induced alopecia.
For some years, I would make products for family and friends with No thought of turning this into a business. Those same family and friends continued to stress to me how I needed to share and create a business; it took some years of convincing, but here we are. What keeps me motivated every day is reading over Jeremiah 17:7-8, and knowing even if I tried to quit, my support system wouldn’t let me.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
So far, has been overcoming fear. The fear of failing and rejection weighed heavy until I was reminded of what God has done and what he will do for me and this business.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
One of the hardest things for me as a business owner has been creating content and staying consistently active on my social media platforms. That’s a whole other job within itself.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
The top 3 tips I would give anybody is DO NOT et fear scare you out of what GOD put in YOU. Have a safe circle of friends and family that you can run ideas off from, that will be honest with you, and who will keep you grounded and motivated. Always be open and willing to listen and learn.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Love what your doing, believe in yourself, and have fun. More products are coming soon! Thank you for reading.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://rootedandrevive.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootedandrevive/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rooted_revive/
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