Yin and Yang: How do you balance work and family?
Work-life balance is a very important to me. My mantra is simple: I do what I am good at and seek help from experts for areas that I am not. I start my day by making a list of the most important things that I need to get done and prioritise the tasks. I tend to get flustered when I am hungry, so I never miss any meals and make sure I am eating well. I also try to go for walks, even though very short ones, but they help clear up my mind quite a lot.
I have scheduled ‘off’ days for myself to completely zone out of all work-related matters and spend time with family, doing fun stuff like going to the park, beaches and just relaxing. Spending time with family and nature rejuvenates me and I feel more productive when I am back on the job.
The drive: What challenges have you overcome?
Real people leading busy lifestyles do not have the luxury of time for elaborate skincare rituals, especially when similar results can be achieved with high-performing products. So, creating an ultra-nourishing and broad-spectrum range which won’t be too demanding on customers’ time and not compromising the brand ethos was challenging.
When running a business there are quite a few challenges, but with the right intentions and a great product range I feel confident in facing them as and when they come. Being true to the brand ethos and staying true to my own beliefs and philosophies in life helps me to navigate the complexities that comes with running a business. I also believe that “gut feeling and intuitions” are powerful tools when dealing with complex situations in life.
For better or worse: What are the pros and cons of running your own business?
One of the best parts of creating a brand was being in control of the deliverables and ensuring everything is of the highest quality. Somehow, working hard feels great too.
There is a lot of learning! Each day I learn something new and it is amazing how much information the human brain can process and utilise when the need arises. Sometimes an idea just pops into my head and I can work on it and it feels good to be in that position.
I also love meeting people from different areas of life and learning through their experiences.
Running a business is demanding in more ways than one, but it is an enriching experience when you are passionate about what you are doing.
Hopes and dreams: What next?
I have always been a dreamer and a believer. I believe with the right intentions and ideas people flourish.
After being my vision for a long time, I have big dreams for Jeunifique and will continue to work on it to make the dreams take shape.
I intend to keep learning every day and creating awareness of the benefits of self-care and holistic lifestyle. I want to stay true to my roots and philosophies in life and continue to work on my inner self and find ways to give back to the community.
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