Rising Stars: Meet Klara Nguyen of Liberty

Today we’d like to introduce you to Klara Nguyen

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I wanted to have creative freedom and express myself through nail art. I felt like there was something missing in the nail industry so I wanted to be that person to bring change and excitement. I started my business in 2018 and I was eager to learn how to grow my business. There were lots of challenges. I had moments where I questioned myself on everything. There is truly no one that could prepare for the hardships that you will face while running a business. I believe that hard work, determination and perseverance is what got me to where I am at today. I also have great friends and colleagues that are willing to extend wisdom and inspiration to me at any given moment in time. I believe that you can get through anything as long as you have a strong support system and I know I have that.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I wish I could say that I had it easy and it was smooth sailing. My business has faced many speed bumps over the years. In the very beginning stages of my business I often wondered where my next paycheck was going to be coming from. My business is appointment base only and I am dependent on people to show up. My business also saw unprecedented times such as the pandemic. I had to close down my business because it was considered nonessential. I still had to pay my rent even though I wasn’t working. As my business started growing, I struggled with finding a space that was big enough to accommodate my needs during a pandemic. I struggled with personal challenges such as self doubt, lack of confidence and not feeling enough. My most recent struggle was my mental health. I had a very strong business at this point in my career but I wasn’t happy. I was in a very dark place in my life. I had taken on so many projects and responsibilities that I didn’t take the time to process what was happening to me emotionally. My body was in a lot of pain because of the stress and it was happening daily. I had to make the hardest decision of my career which was to step away from my business and re-evaluate everything that was happening in my life. I was filled with nervousness and anxiety but it ultimately ended up being the best decision that I could have ever done for myself! I truly needed time to rediscover myself and try new things that wasn’t work related. I would never want to experience this type of pain again but if I do I now know how to handle it.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m a manicurist and I specialize in many different types of nail enhancements. I am also an esthetician and I specialize in full body waxing. I am known for my vast array of nail art but most importantly I am known for my ability to connect with people. I make people feel comfortable when they are around me. I love sharing stories about life that inspire and create impact. I spend a great deal of time getting to know my clients because I want them to trust me. I am most proud of everything that I have accomplished but the one factor that stands out to me at this moment is the community that I have built. My clients trust me and they support me mentally and physically. I love the relationships that I have with my clients! I think what sets me apart from others is my personality. I’m very outgoing and I can talk to anyone about anything. I’m sarcastic and silly. I’m a crazy plant lady and I’m not afraid to admit it.

What was your favorite childhood memory?
My favorite childhood memory was my parents taking my brother and I on a road trip to Florida. I remember those big road maps that my parents used to travel across the country. We would stop whenever we were lost to get out of the car, open the map across the hood of the car and try to figure out which direction to go in. I don’t know how they did it. If you gave me one of those maps today, I wouldn’t know how to read it. I’ve been spoiled by GPS!

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