Mimi Johnson is a make-up artist and sweetness entrepreneur with 12 years of expertise working with celebrities reminiscent of Angela Simmons and Kenya Moore. Because the founder and CEO of the wonder model The Glamatory and the enterprise convention Grind Fairly, she celebrates ladies entrepreneurs.
Johnson opened up about her journey as a magnificence entrepreneur, the challenges that led to her function, and what to anticipate at this 12 months’s Grind Fairly convention.
What impressed you to begin your magnificence model?
I believe [there are] a few causes. One, I had my son. So, I transitioned from being this single make-up artist flying throughout in all places and doing every little thing at completely different instances of the hour, to “OK I’ve this duty now and he’s grow to be my motivation. So, how can I work smarter?” On the similar time, I’ve all the time been actually massive on serving to different entrepreneurs, particularly different ladies entrepreneurs. So, I mentored quite a lot of make-up artists developing. So, a part of The Glamatory was giving that chance to mentor and have a spot for wonderful make-up artists to work and collab. The opposite a part of that was let’s construct one thing legacy-wise. I needed to create a line that addressed the issues of ladies of coloration in addition to each pores and skin tone.
What recommendation has helped you in your journey?
Nicely, there are two items of recommendation. One was from Kim Fields. I requested her how she balanced being a mother, and a spouse. She does quite a lot of issues, and I requested her how she balanced them. She informed me, “There’s no such factor as an ideal stability. Simply think about a circus performer strolling the tightrope, and it’s a must to regulate with each step that you just take.” The opposite half was, my mentor [at the time] sat me down and was like, “Mimi, you’re gonna burn your self out. You’re doing an excellent job, however you’re doing a lot, you’re taking up a lot.” She mentioned to me, “Who do you wish to be? Do you wish to be LeBron James? Who’s the star of the crew? He’s the captain. Or do you wish to be the man within the skybox that picks the crew? You bought to suppose like a CEO and never a founder.” That has caught [with] me.
What’s a game-changing side that attendees will be capable to take away from Grind Fairly?
I believe the important thing factor right here is connection, proper? You possibly can be taught on-line and, you’ll be able to be taught in particular person, however there may be nothing like connecting with the suitable folks. Sure, your expertise will get you seen and would possibly get you carried but it surely’s that connection that will get you to the following stage. I believe the quantity of wonderful ladies which can be part of this makes all the distinction and I’m actually enthusiastic about that. I hope that girls come to this they usually actually benefit from the chance in entrance of them.
