The Mind Your Business Show

114 – Henna Hustle: Building a Business- with Azek [Part 1]

Tahmid Nasif & Arshvyn Prakas Season 1 Episode 114

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]

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