Hennapreneur

Repeating a mantra to yourself every day can help you push forward when going through a period of growth or change in your henna business. When Chelsea began making major changes to her business in 2018, she encountered criticism from friends, other entrepreneurs, and clients who didn’t understand her vision. Ultimately, adopting these three mantras helped Chelsea stay on track and be more patient and understanding with herself.

The first mantra is, “stop asking blind people to proofread your vision.” People do not know or understand your big picture and their criticism might discourage you. The second mantra is, “I do my best within the bounds of self respect with the cards of the moment, and everything else belongs to life”. According to Chelsea, this means you’re always doing your best with the information and resources available to you at the time. With that mantra in mind, you should be less critical of yourself because you do not control the outcomes of your actions. After going through a growth period, you may no longer feel aligned with your old path, and change can be intimidating. That’s where the third mantra comes in, “it's better to exist in the discomfort of what's unknown, than in the comfort of spaces that are familiar, yet do not serve me”.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn more about the three mantras Chelsea used to propel her growth journey forward.

Quotes

• “Stop asking blind people to proofread your vision.” (3:39-3:42 | Chelsea)

• “People don't know what your bigger vision is. And those people don't have the capacity to appreciate your vision in the same way that you do.” (8:09-8:18 | Chelsea)

• “I do my best within the bounds of self respect with the cards of the moment, and everything else belongs to life.” (9:42-9:48 | Chelsea)

• “When I do my best within those bounds of self respect and with the knowledge and the nuance that I am familiar with at that time, then I've done the best that I can period. And there's nothing more that I can expect from myself at that point.” (13:52-14:07 | Chelsea)

• “It's better to exist in the discomfort of what's unknown, than in the comfort of spaces that are familiar, yet do not serve me.” (18:19-18:37 | Chelsea)

• “The familiar spaces were comfortable because it was the evil that I knew, rather than the evil that I don't know.” (21:28-21:35 | Chelsea)

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Have you been wondering whether or not to charge travel fees? Some options for covering travel are travel stipends, mileage, or time based fees that are separate from your base fees, or not charging travel fees at all. If you are not charging travel fees, you need to make sure you are adjusting your rates to cover your travel expenses.

With the volatile market, inflation, and the price of gas, it is more important than ever to make sure your travel expenses are being covered one way or another. If you are not charging travel fees separately, an easy way to make sure you’re being paid fairly for your time is to incorporate expected travel expenses into your base rates. Chelsea has different rates depending on what state her clients are in to account for tolls, parking fees, gas and wear and tear on her vehicle. In addition to setting your rate high enough to cover travel costs, if you are going to need to spend the night for a job, you should be requiring a travel stipend to cover the host of a hotel or Airbnb.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn more about options for making sure your travel expenses are covered.

Quotes

• “We charge travel fees because our time is worth money.” (5:48-5:50 | Chelsea)

• “Can I charge a travel fee, both to the appointment and leaving the appointment to go back home or to my next appointment? Absolutely, you can charge for both and you should.” (10:52-11:00 | Chelsea)

• “What I do in my business, and what I teach my students as well, is to charge an hourly rate within that service area that is high enough to cover your travel expenses. Your rates should be high enough to make your travel time worth it.” (11:41-11:56 | Chelsea)

• “Advocate for yourself and advocate for your business by asking for a travel stipend.” (21:08-21:11 | Chelsea)

• “You don't owe any explanation for any fee that you have in your business. You don't owe any explanation for anything that you do in your business. The way that you choose to run your business is completely up to you because you are the CEO.” (23:50-24:05 | Chelsea)

Links

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Watch the 5 Biggest Mistakes New Henna Artists Make (And How You Can Avoid Them!) Training: https://www.hennapreneur.com/biggestmistakes

Download Chelsea’s Fool-Proof Natural Henna Recipe: https://www.hennapreneur.com/hennarecipe

Are limiting beliefs holding you back from growing your business as a Hennapreneur? When speaking with her students, host Chelsea Stevenson noticed many of them have similar mindsets that are keeping them stuck in their businesses. If you feel like you are struggling to move forward with your henna business, Chelsea has tips for you. In today’s episode, Chelsea shares five common limiting beliefs that could be holding you back.

Whether you are a brand new to henna or have had a business for awhile, it is likely you hold limiting beliefs that are making it difficult for you to achieve your full potential. One common misconception is that your work has to be perfect before you can charge what your time is worth. This could not be further from the truth because if you are always aiming for perfection, you will never get there. Another common misconception is that you have to work festivals or work in bridal to earn a good wage. Chelsea counters these beliefs along with other common limiting beliefs to help you change your mindset so that your business can thrive.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn about five beliefs that may be holding you back from growing in your business and how to move past them.

Quotes

• “If you're constantly looking to reach “perfection” before you can charge what you'd like to charge to your clients, you're never going to get there. There will always be a reason for you to hold back.” (7:07-7:17)

• “Charge your clients and charge what your art is worth.” (13:27-13:30)

• “The support that you receive from your friends and family is rarely indicative of how the market will receive you.” (16:20-16:26)

• “If you choose to keep your rates affordable and that is the only thing that you are hoping is going to set you apart inside of the market, I hope that you are very comfortable with the idea of settling for bottom barrel clients as well.” (21:58-22:14)

• “Begin investing early. Allow investment to consistently be a part of your process as your business grows so that you can be making the right steps at the right time rather than making the wrong steps and then having to go back and fix them and end up feeling defeated when these wrong fit clients drop off.” (34:08-34:26)

• “If you would like to build a henna business that's sustainable, one that is thriving, and one that also allows for you to feel really good and have time available to you, you can do this on the back of small private appointments.” (38:09-38:22)

Links

Hennapreneur Community (Facebook Group): https://www.hennapreneur.com/community

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Hennapreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hennapreneur

Watch the 5 Biggest Mistakes New Henna Artists Make (And How You Can Avoid Them!) Training: https://www.hennapreneur.com/biggestmistakes

Download Chelsea’s Fool-Proof Natural Henna Recipe: https://www.hennapreneur.com/hennarecipe

Are you a people-pleaser who struggles with setting boundaries with your clients? If you do not set boundaries, you are at risk of being taken advantage of in ways that can cause your business to suffer. If you are struggling with saying no, listen to this personal story experienced by host Chelsea Stevenson. In today’s episode, Chelsea discusses the importance of setting boundaries and sticking to them.

Chelsea shares a story where multiple balls were dropped during the intake process, leaving the client with unrealistic expectations that Chelsea was unable to deliver. After being given the wrong address to the event, Chelsea was already off to the wrong start. Once at the venue, the client was requesting things that were outside of their signed contract. Rather than giving in, Chelsea stood her ground. At the end of the day, Chelsea and her client were able to come to a compromise that worked for everyone. But had Chelsea not stood up for herself, her business and mental health certainly would have suffered.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn the importance of boundaries and when to say no to a client so you can protect yourself and your business from unnecessary stress.

Quotes

• “You want to make sure that your time and your money are being protected in the event that things come up.” (6:50-6:56)

• “Someone dropped the ball. Who that is, I don't know. Ultimately, I was hired and told to arrive at a specific time at a specific location, and I did that.  But whoever was responsible for making sure that was the correct venue, didn't do that.” (10:33-10:50)

• “The bride came over with some photos of full bridal henna that she was also expecting to get done at this event, and I had to let her know this was not included in our contract.” (13:11-13:28)

• “Sometimes you have instances where you have a client whose expectation is not aligned with reality.” (14:35-14:41)

• “It is okay for us to say no. Boundaries are so important and boundaries exist even in the context of how we engage our clients when we're working with them.” (17:54-18:03)

• “If there's a change in expectation and or in the service that you're rendering, and that's going to require that you be compensated more, get your money first before you render that service.” (22:25-22:35)

• “It's always appropriate for you to advocate for your business. It’s always appropriate for you to advocate for the needs that you have in order for you to be able to service your clients at the best capacity and in the ways that make you feel really good and proud of your work.” (23:06-23:18)

Links

Hennapreneur Community (Facebook Group): https://www.hennapreneur.com/community

Hennapreneur Website: https://www.hennapreneur.com

Hennapreneur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hennapreneur

Hennapreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hennapreneur.official

Hennapreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hennapreneur

Watch the 5 Biggest Mistakes New Henna Artists Make (And How You Can Avoid Them!) Training: https://www.hennapreneur.com/biggestmistakes

Download Chelsea’s Fool-Proof Natural Henna Recipe: https://www.hennapreneur.com/hennarecipe

Do you struggle with using your voice to stand up for your needs? When you hide your voice, you don’t allow others to actually get to know the real you. If you struggle to find the confidence to stand up for yourself, your host Chelsea Stevenson has some helpful advice for you. In today’s episode, Chelsea discusses the importance of using your voice to build the life of your dreams.

Chelsea lives a self-honoring lifestyle by using her voice to speak up for her needs and desires. Over time, Chelsea has learned that other people’s reactions to what she says aren’t really a true reflection of who she is, but rather who they are. To achieve your goals, it’s important to advocate for yourself and not hide your voice away for the comfort of others. By listening to your inner voice and speaking up for your needs, you can learn to live a self-honoring life.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn how to listen to your inner-child to harness that power of your voice so you can live a more fulfilling life.

Quotes

• “What's important is that we hear ourselves speak.” (0:52-00:56)

• “People were looking to me to be a “role model” or an “influence” of some sort in their life. And it made me feel that I had to be perfect.” (4:13-4:32)

• “I learned over time and through my own experience and growth journey that none of the stories that other people have about me reflect who I am. What people think about you is actually not your business. And it's of no consequence to you when you're living a life that's well aligned and a life of integrity.” (5:11-5:36)

• “When you use your voice to shine light on different parts of you, you literally create a container in which the people around you get to choose how they act. Do they want to love you and accept you and support you for who you actually are? Or are you inadvertently allowing them to only know a version of you that even you aren’t satisfied with?” (15:45-16:11)

Links

Hennapreneur Community (Facebook Group): https://www.hennapreneur.com/community

Hennapreneur Website: https://www.hennapreneur.com

Hennapreneur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hennapreneur

Hennapreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hennapreneur.official

Hennapreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hennapreneur

Watch the 5 Biggest Mistakes New Henna Artists Make (And How You Can Avoid Them!) Training: https://www.hennapreneur.com/biggestmistakes

Download Chelsea’s Fool-Proof Natural Henna Recipe: https://www.hennapreneur.com/hennarecipe

Are you standing in the way of your own opportunities for growth? So many people have big dreams for their personal and professional lives, but very few will actually make the necessary investments to achieve those dreams. If you are stuck doing what you feel is comfortable and afraid to make the changes you need to achieve your dreams, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, host Chelsea Stevenson discusses the importance of investing in yourself.

According to Chelsea, investing your time, energy, and money into your professional growth is necessary for continued success. Unfortunately, so many entrepreneurs are leaving money on the table because they refuse to change and grow. They are afraid to take the necessary steps because they are comfortable with the status quo. As an entrepreneur it is important to understand that investment is not without risk, but it can offer big rewards. While it can be scary to make the leap, the real risk is in never investing at all.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur for a discussion about the importance of investing your time and money into your professional life. Learn more about opportunity cost and why change is necessary for growth of your business.

Quotes

• “Investments come in two ways. You will either invest with your time or you're going to invest with your money.” (0:03-0:10)

• “That's why I say cost and investment are not always the same. Investment is going to move you forward. If you're making an investment of your energy, money, capacity then you are expecting a positive return. One that's going to place you closer to your goals and outcomes that you're hoping to achieve.” (7:46-8:12)

• “Everybody says that they want it, but very few people will be willing to make the investments necessary to actually get it.” (8:45-8:50)

• “We cannot operate from the a place of scarcity because by doing so, we limit ourselves to our current situation.” (9:37-9:44)

• “Only 2% of the people will actually put in the work. And if only 2% of the people are going to be willing to do the work, how much opportunity is out there that you are bypassing by not raising your hand to say, it's me, I can do this, I will do this.” (21:44-22:09)

Links

Hennapreneur Community (Facebook Group): https://www.hennapreneur.com/community

Hennapreneur Website: https://www.hennapreneur.com

Hennapreneur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hennapreneur

Hennapreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hennapreneur.official

Hennapreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hennapreneur

Watch the 5 Biggest Mistakes New Henna Artists Make (And How You Can Avoid Them!) Training: https://www.hennapreneur.com/biggestmistakes

Download Chelsea’s Fool-Proof Natural Henna Recipe: https://www.hennapreneur.com/hennarecipe

Are you one of those people who has a long bucket-list, but is too afraid to trust yourself to take the leap? If so, this episode is for you. In today’s episode your host, Chelsea Stevenson, discusses ways to build trust in yourself and understand that there are truly no safety nets in life.

When it comes to skydiving, you may think of the parachute as your safety net. While the parachute does provide a level of safety, the truth is that you are the one in control of it. So at the end of the day, you are your own safety net. Whether it be in your personal or professional lives, the success of every new adventure comes down to your ability to trust yourself to take the first step. Similar to skydiving, trying something new can be scary but once you take that leap, it can lead to exhilarating things!

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur for a much needed pep-talk about taking risks. Learn how to identify what plane you’re currently sitting in, so that you can build the trust in yourself that you need to leap into your new life.

Quotes

• “You are creative. You are a powerhouse. You are a badass. You are a person who is empowered and impacts change through art. Through art you offer beauty, value, and transformation to the world around you.” (0:00-0:19)

• “I want to remind you that with action comes clarity. As we start to take the steps necessary towards what we intend, we may actually find that we don’t like it over there. We may then decide to pivot instead. (2:34-2:47)

• “Sometimes when you try something new and you’re open to something new it can feel almost like skydiving.” (4:07-4:13)

• “If you’re choosing to embark on this journey of being a hennapreneur, understand that there are going to be times where you’re going to be incredibly challenged. But on the other side of that incredible challenge is incredible compensation.” (15:12-15:28)

• “Are you willing to trust yourself to take the leap?” (19:12-19:15)

Links

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Watch the 5 Biggest Mistakes New Henna Artists Make (And How You Can Avoid Them!) Training: https://www.hennapreneur.com/biggestmistakes

Download Chelsea’s Fool-Proof Natural Henna Recipe: https://www.hennapreneur.com/hennarecipe

“Your actions must be aligned with your aspirations,” emphasizes host and henna professional, Chelsea Stevenson. In this episode of Hennapreneur, Chelsea shares three tips for better quarterly planning to help hennapreneurs be more prepared going into the next fiscal quarter.

Chelsea always makes time for quarterly planning because it is the only way to ensure that her actions will yield results. According to Chelsea, there are three essential tips to help hennapreneurs start or improve their quarterly planning. These tips include: structuring your business plan around your desired personal life,  setting your rates based on the hours you desire to work, and breaking projects down into goals with easy-to-track milestones.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn how to utilize quarterly planning to ensure greater success and fulfillment in both your business and your personal life.

Quotes

• “Your actions must be aligned with your aspirations. The only true way that you’re going to be able to guarantee that is to have a very clear vantage point of the direction that you’re headed and what it’s gonna take for you to get from Point A to Point B.” (2:32-2:46)

• “As hennapreneurs, it’s not possible for us to compartmentalize the areas of our life that we occupy. To me, it doesn’t make sense for us to try to compartmentalize our personal professional lives. For that reason, I strongly encourage you to really take account of what’s important in your personal life first.” (04:50-5:21)

• “What’s the point of starting a business, engaging in a business, or growing a business that’s going to leave you feeling burnt out? What’s the point of growing a business that is not going to make space for the lifestyle that you actually hope to live?” (05:32-5:46)

• “Don’t try to overextend yourself. Please limit the number of projects that you’re tackling.” (18:33-18:38)

Links

Hennapreneur Community (Facebook Group): https://www.hennapreneur.com/community

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Hennapreneur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hennapreneur

Hennapreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hennapreneur.official

Hennapreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hennapreneur

Watch the 5 Biggest Mistakes New Henna Artists Make (And How You Can Avoid Them!) Training: https://www.hennapreneur.com/biggestmistakes

Download Chelsea’s Fool-Proof Natural Henna Recipe: https://www.hennapreneur.com/hennarecipe

“You’re going to be challenged with growth and growth is not just the business. Growth is everything around you,” shares Ahmed Mahgoub, ex-husband of host Chelsea Stevenson. In this episode of Hennapreneur, Ahmed and Chelsea look back on their experiences throughout their relationship and talk about what they’ve learned from one another.

Ahmed and Chelsea had a gap in their communication, understanding, and needs throughout their marriage. By taking a step away from each other through their divorce, they were able to better see and address that gap. They acknowledge that the gap is smaller now than it was before because now they are able to grow separately and appreciate that growth for each other.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur for the final installment of the conversation with host Chelsea Stevenson and special guest Ahmed Mahgoub. Learn how they faced their challenges both together and apart and the implications this had for their marriage and Chelsea’s business.

Quotes

• “Are you invested enough into the relationship to say I’m going to support my partner no matter what. Because you are going to be challenged. Are you going to stay in the game to grow? And are you open to growth, yourself, knowing that it’s going to put you in a better position down the road, but it’s gonna be quite the journey. So are you in for the ride? And are you able and willing to take care of yourself and communicate your needs and work that with your partner?” (0:00-00:42)

• “You’re going to be challenged with growth and growth is not just the business. Growth is everything around you.” (6:54-7:05)

• “Nobody can tell you if you’re right or wrong, because you’re choosing what’s best for you.” (34:00-34:03)

• “I’m excited to see what this next journey brings and holds and I’m also terrified. But that’s life. It’s unpredictable. Once you get comfortable, then you got something coming.” (43:08-43:27)

Links

Hennapreneur Community (Facebook Group): https://www.hennapreneur.com/community

Hennapreneur Website: https://www.hennapreneur.com

Hennapreneur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hennapreneur

Hennapreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hennapreneur.official

Hennapreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hennapreneur

Watch the 5 Biggest Mistakes New Henna Artists Make (And How You Can Avoid Them!) Training: https://www.hennapreneur.com/biggestmistakes

Download Chelsea’s Fool-Proof Natural Henna Recipe: https://www.hennapreneur.com/hennarecipe

“It’s not that I resented the business. Maybe I resented the priority that the business took,” explains Ahmed Mahgoub, ex-husband of host Chelsea Stevenson. In this episode of Hennapreneur, Ahmed and Chelsea dive deeper into their discussion on how their marriage was impacted by Chelsea’s business.

For Ahmed, it all comes back to perspective and a gap in communication styles. He was proud to see Chelsea’s business thriving, but felt that at times it took too big a priority over himself and their family. While Chelsea could use the business as an escape from the problems they were facing, Ahmed did not have that opportunity and felt that he was juggling things at home on his own. However, he did not express this to Chelsea during their marriage, because he wanted her to keep doing what was making her happy.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur for a continuation of the conversation with host Chelsea Stevenson and special guest Ahmed Mahgoub. They dive even deeper into how certain events changed their individual perspectives, influencing both the business and their marriage.

Quotes

• “Talking about perception, I was at the bottom and I felt at the bottom. It’s like, okay well I need you to tap back in here. But how can I tell you to tap back in here if I’m bringing you back down to the bottom? If that’s your happy place and that’s where you’re peaceful, of course I want you to stay there. I’m not gonna say, ‘Hey come back to reality and hurt with me.’” (13:38-14:06)

• “At that moment, for me it’s saying ‘you failed as a protector of your family.’” (14:56-15:04)

• “Everything else is falling apart and I have two hands. So what ball do I catch as it’s falling down?” (26:26-26:34)

•“It’s not that I resented the business. Maybe I resented the priority that the business took.” (28:15-28:25)

Links

Hennapreneur Community (Facebook Group): https://www.hennapreneur.com/community

Hennapreneur Website: https://www.hennapreneur.com

Hennapreneur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hennapreneur

Hennapreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hennapreneur.official

Hennapreneur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hennapreneur

Watch the 5 Biggest Mistakes New Henna Artists Make (And How You Can Avoid Them!) Training: https://www.hennapreneur.com/biggestmistakes

Download Chelsea’s Fool-Proof Natural Henna Recipe: https://www.hennapreneur.com/hennarecipe