Beauty of Menlei
Stories (6/0)
Changing perceptions
Let’s start this story with a story.... Riding home from work, listening to one of Abraham Hicks’ podcasts. I was feeling pretty down, not knowing what to do. Decided to stop by the library and pick up a book. Never would I have imagined finding this particular book so easily.
By Beauty of Menlei4 years ago in Motivation
PAY IT FORWARD:: Menlei Creations
The business I’m highlighting for the Pay It Forward challenge is Menlei Creations. My name is Freda Menlei. My business website is www.menleicreations.com. We are on YouTube @ Menlei Creations. I’m also reachable on Instagram & Facebook @MenleiCreations. I create and distribute Virgin Custom lace wigs, as well as Bundles & Eyelashes. I create by hand or machine with client’s choice of hair type, texture, grade, color & style. I started this business when I was 18 years old. I created this video to give a little more information on what I do and how it’s done. I wanted to create this video to showcase my passion of beauty and service to others through hair !Growing up in a middle class family, my mother raised me as the oldest and my 3 other siblings by herself. My grandmother was seamstress in West Africa, Liberia and my mother quickly took up after her profession doing the same. Because I was raised around strong women who made a way out of no way, I was inspired. I’ve always been a entrepreneur at heart, growing up around strong women made me want to create a life of my own. I’ve always been interested in beauty & hair. So I decided to used my enjoyment of creating my own business by using my passions. This contest helped bring me out of my hermit mode. I chose my business to highlight during these times because I’ve been growing tired of doing everything by myself. This virus definitely took my by surprise changing my plans from working harder to worker smarter from within. From marketing strategies, investments, and product development etc, I had to realize until I changed my mindset about business and money, I wouldn’t be able to grow. I’ve haven’t been able to find my niche with marketing and support, from having to forward my posts 1000 times on Facebook to sharing my website to every random comment on Instagram Hair pages. I decided to use this platform to spread more light to my business and what it means to me. From being my biggest supporter, customer, & friend during this epidemic, I feel like I deserve a time to celebrate how far I’ve come. Although it’s been a great introduction to entrepreneurship and learning to trust my inner knowledge... I’m looking for way to build my business the right way. I’ve saved the dates for the best Entrepreneurship seminars, podcasts & Webinars so I’m able to not only build my business but help teach others. Learning to trust and believe in yourself throughout any and every hardship. I’ve had to push down the negative people who didn’t believe in my business and continue through positive perseverance. I feel this contest is perfect for my business, considering my plans for expansion and growth. I’m excited to be able to be apart of this contest. I’m hoping to bring more traffic and support to my business and future business endeavors. My number one goal is to serve those who love being different and showing off their many different styles & alter-egos. I love being apart of a customer’s wedding, prom, anniversary, birthday or even a everyday occasion for those with alopecia. I’m happy to serve and make everyone feel as beautiful as they are on the inside. Menlei Creations is just a starter on what could be with the right group of support and love. I’m happy to be able to join the many others in showing the world what makes us happy! Please be sure to help support my business with a simple like, follow & or share on any social media or website platforms !
By Beauty of Menlei4 years ago in Journal