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The Mind Your Business Show explores what it takes to excel in business and Sales. Our hosts, Tahmid and Arshvyn, hold candid conversations with business owners and sales experts. These conversations go deep. With the aim of understanding these amazing people and finding out the how and the why of what they do, and what can we – the listener- learn from it
The Mind Your Business Show
114 – Henna Hustle: Building a Business- with Azek [Part 1]
In our latest episode, join Azek as she shares her inspiring journey of turning her passion for henna into a thriving business. From humble beginnings experimenting with henna cones to becoming a sought-after bridal henna artist, Azek takes us through the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial venture. Discover how she navigated through challenges like pricing strategies, booth partnerships, and even a pandemic-induced gap year. Through determination and creativity, Azek's story of "Henna Hustle" is a testament to the power of pursuing one's dreams and building a successful business from the ground up.
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Guest
Azek: https://www.instagram.com/its.azek/
Businesses explored
Instagram: www.instagram.com/itshennaflair/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/itshennaflair/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hennaflair
website: hennaflair.com
Hosts
Tahmid Nasif: https://www.instagram.com/tahmzup/
Arshvyn Prakas: https://www.instagram.com/arshvynprakas/
Show notes:
00:30 : How i got started with Henna, got a shock at a Hari Raya Bazaar [Azek]
02:00 : I realized i could do better, bought a cone and started experimenting [Azek]
04:00 : Started at 16 years old, growing from roadshows to bridal Henna [Azek]
06:00: My first booth was at clarke quay, doing henna for drunk people [Azek]
08:00 : Trusting someone to share a booth with [Azek]
09:00 : Paying for my first booth [Azek]
10:00 : My parents were supportive, pricing my services [Azek]
12:00 : My mum chose my polytechnic course, pursued something artistic [Azek]
15:00 : Doing bridal Henna - taking any opportunity i could [Azek]
16:00 : Pricing considerations for services [Tahmid]
17:00 : Comparing to others in my range [Azek]
18:00 : My mistake with a bridal henna design [Azek]
20:00 : Taking a gap year in Covid, i was rejected in my university application [Azek]
As always, thank you for listening. We hope you found value in this.