We are back with a series that we had a few months ago on our podcast (we no longer do the podcast). I love this series as this culture is a history lesson into African Americans but we each have a history to tell also and I want to highlight that in this series. If you want to join in please email me at info@shegeechee.com and I’ll send you the details. Without further ado let’s get the history of Jarrel.
Where were you born and raised?
Florence, SC on the dirt road. I’m a true country girl.
Who were you in high school? (were you popular, quiet, class clown, etc)
I was definitely quiet and reserved. I would intentionally get to school in just enough time to walk to class before the bell rang and once school was over I was always one of the first people to get to the parking lot. I totally kept to myself lol. Somehow, the rebel group of cool kids were still at my house for Sunday dinner.
Share something from your past that you don’t mind sharing (good or bad) and what did you learn from it? How did it shape who you are today? Give us a history lesson
When you are serious about getting your dreams off the ground and becoming the owner and operator of an equally successful and profitable business, you must prioritize your overall well-being. I learned this in a very brutal way. You have to take self-care breaks vs making excuses by keeping up with your health mentally and physically. I generated 6 figures within the very first year of starting my business, it grew, and as a result, I expanded. I was truly living out every dream I created. I gained awards, spoke at events and schools often. I poured into my staff. I was active in my community and continued to work 6 days a week. I even worked on vacation and from my bed before going to sleep each night. I was always on and nothing about my life was balanced. Although I ate clean and weight trained, I was terrible about breaks, taking time off and having work boundaries at home. As a result, I eventually suffered a huge burnout that took me months to recover. Now, when I am called to speak or lead women’s groups, I remind them that “you only get one you”. Honor yourself and take the time you need to recover and restore yourself after sharing so much of yourself with the outside world. You’re only as good to others as you are to yourself. And as an entrepreneur, success won’t matter if you’ve worn yourself out.
Share your top 5 things you love about being a nail artist?
Providing a service that makes women feel beautiful and happy
Making a difference through service and quality in an industry that lacks it tremendously
Providing a truly safe space where women can share things they sometimes cant share with anyone else
Doing a job that is truly fun
Constantly surprising myself through creating new art
Shout out your favorite small business.
OMG I absolutely love Baldflower Apothecary! She’s an amazing herbalist out of Spartanburg, SC. She’s extremely knowledgeable and she creates all of her products herself. Her customer service is amazing, and she harvests her own herbs. She literally can make a remedy/product for anything!!!
Do you have a personal philosophy that shapes your outlook on life?
Treat people the way you want to be treated. I have two of the kindest, most selfless parents in the world. They instilled this in us, and I watch them live this still!
I myself practice this daily
You can find Jarrel on social media here. She is also my nail artist here in Jawja she keeps my nails looking goodt!
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