Community Highlights: Meet Essence Powell of EPTheLashBrand

Today we’d like to introduce you to Essence Powell.

Thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, how did you get started?
My journey started over 6 years ago when I took my first lash course; I had no clue what I was going to do with the bit of info I retained from the class. It was a cheap class, and I needed to learn more about the craft. After taking the class, I realized there was a lot that I needed to learn on my own, so I went to YouTube Academy! I was religiously looking at videos and taking notes. The journey of learning how to lash was very self-driven. I remember telling myself daily, “My journey is mine alone, and comparison is the thief of joy.” At the time, I had no real clients, just my overly used mannequin head, which I used for the past several months. I questioned myself a lot about if I wanted to keep at it. Many people in my area were doing lashes, so I would question myself and wonder if I had what it took to become a successful lash tech. I knew I wanted the life of a lash tech; I tried to control my schedule and make a lot of money in a couple of hours vs. being at work for 8-12 hours 5x a week. I tried to give myself a fair chance at this new craft. I was working as a CNA while still trying to pursue lashes. It was going okay; I utilized a spare room in my best friend’s basement and turned it into my first lash studio! I worked 2 16 -hour shifts a week around my CNA job so that I could have availability throughout the week for clients to book. I leaned on God a lot during this process and transitioned into entrepreneurship. I did lashes for 6 months in the spare room of my best friends basement, then took a leap of faith and got my salon suite in a building. Business started booming from word of mouth! I quickly became one of the best upcoming lash techs in the city. I quit my CNA job and began doing lashes full-time. I was in the salon suite for 2 1/2 years; it was going great, but the building announced it was shutting down. I had to move. While figuring out where I would relocate, Lash Out Beauty Bar contacted me to join their team, and I’ve been there for almost 3 years now. During the last 3 years, I had a daughter, obtained my esthetician license, and hosted many classes! The journey of becoming a momtreprenuer has been the most rewarding for me.

Alright, let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what challenges have you had to overcome?
I have had to deal with many storms while becoming a professional in the beauty industry. Being a first-time mom was my biggest challenge. Of course, I’ve had my fair share of unpleasant clients, slow weeks, and scheduling mix-ups, but nothing was more challenging than balancing being a mother and running a business. I quickly learned to take it one client at a time.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My name is Essence Powell. I’m an esthetician specializing in quality lash extensions and skin care. I pride myself on providing quality services and speaking greatness to my clients. God gave me a platform to empower, so I continue to do that while making women feel beautiful.

Can you share something surprising about yourself?
I have an associate’s degree in Liberal Arts!

Contact Info:

• Website: www.EPTheLashBrand.com
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