We had the good fortune of connecting with Kendriel A’sion Starks and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kendriel A’sion, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I’ve always knew working wasn’t for me because I would work for a day or two and quit.. some time for a check just to buy “extra” and quit.. I felt like with a job I was limiting myself to what I knew I was capable of.. don’t get me wrong a job can take you places but YOUR business will take you places a job NEVER COULD! I knew at this point I had to be my own boss.

I decided when I start, I wanted to be the face of my brand, basically a walking billboard and that I did. I started off in the beauty industry doing lashes, but it wasn’t long for me to realized behind the chair wasn’t for me. I switched gears and started being the supplier, so I had strip lashes on hand which led me to my next investment. In my head I’m like “everybody ask me about my lashes or my hair.. I should sell both they go hand and hand”.. I’ve always been a girl who love nails, love lashes, and love, love, love hair, moral is I just love getting pretty and being pretty. I thought what better way than being pretty and paid, so I launched Boss Beauty!

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
As of today, I’m proud of my business growth. Im proud of how far I’ve came without assistance. I’m proud of how much I’ve grown as a person. I’m proud to be able to impact not just younger but older entrepreneurs as well. I didn’t have a role model, I didn’t have anyone around me with a steady business, in this world I am the first. I had to teach myself everything, that alone set my business apart because now my business is based upon me, and my creativity.. no mimicking and no outside influence.

I moved to Houston to better not only myself but grow my brands. That was one of the biggest accomplishments setting me up for more. It opened doors for me that my hometown couldn’t. Moving here I didn’t have a plan, and it wasn’t thought-out. I literally up and left, didn’t save, didn’t shop before, I wasn’t prepared! But in this business its all about risk taking, that was A REAL LEAP OF FAITH! It wasn’t easy, I had no family here or no plans on what to do next. Overall, the biggest lesson I’ve learned throughout my journey so far is DO IT! Do it today, do it tomorrow, do it whenever. Do it until you get it right. Never stop going, today can be your day.

The world should know that I Kendriel A’sion, is not the same person I was when I started this journey.. instead I’m wiser, knowledgable, way more bossy, resourceful, ambitious, determined and above all successful! Boss Beauty and The Boss Beautique is just getting started.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Houston is the city of all full times! Its so hard to limit myself to one location, I have no specefic favorite just yet.. I EAT ALL DAY, I love to explore the options here, one of my favorites is Taste Bar + Kitchen, it gives Louisiana so that’s a must visit.. The food trucks are my go-to also, because who don’t like trying new things.

A day out, I would go to a known atraction like Seismique, I love the rooms, they’re amazing for content. Everyday I live in business mode so I’m always thinking about my platform. I would suggest Ebony ,for a night out, or a cool laid back lounge, for a few drinks and nice food!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My shoutout is dedicated to first and foremost, my God, because without him in nothing.. next, my genuine support system, to my believers and mentees, and most importantly to my customers. The likes, comments, words of encouragement, shares, word of mouth and purchases go a long way! I APPRECIATE IT, THANK YOU!

Website: https://linktr.ee/kendrielasion

Instagram: @KendrielAsion

Facebook: Kendriel Starks

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