We recently connected with Whitney Alexander and have shared our conversation below.
Whitney, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission?
Can’t Stop My Pretty LLC was born from one of the lowest points in my life. I am a survivor of domestic violence and my abuser tried his absolute WORST to ruin my life, my image, my repuation and my self view. I had to cut myself off from society for a while for my safety and in that time I was in a deep depression. I didn’t recognize myself in the mirror at all. However, day by day I started to realize that the TRUE ESSENCE of ME didn’t come from social media, or my friends, family, job, sorority, church, or partner. Everything I needed to turn the page in my life was right inside of me. He tried to stop me but he COULD NEVER. With makeup on or off, nothing and no one can stop my pretty! It is my mantra and naming my company after it reminds me daily of the obstacles I have overcome.
Whitney, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
With more than 15 years of experience as a professional makeup artist, I started my professional career on the makeup counters of Macy’s Herald Square and Sephora. I further sharpened my skills at the Make Up For Ever Academy of New York in December 2014, receiving my Master’s Course Certification in Beauty & Fashion, Stage & Artistic, Special Effects, TV/Editorial, and Body Painting.
I have since built my professional brand for companies such as MAC cosmetics, Makeup Forever Pro Studio NYC, Too Faced Cosmetics as a National Artist, Viacom, VICELAND, Skitch, Centric, BET/BET Digital, Google, and People TV.
Every year I am trusted by numerous brides for entire bridal party wedding day work, professionals seeking extra polish for high stakes appearances, and by creatives in search of an inspired and breathtaking look. I have also worked with celebrities and well-known figures such as award-winning actor Stephen Hill, Broadway star and vocalist Frenchie Davis, American rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop, American media executive and radio personality Ebro Darden, American academic and author Marc Lamont Hill, writer Michaela Angela Davis, award-winning screen and stage actress Suzzane Douglas, Entrepreneur Lisa Price, and comedian, actor, and business executive Kevin Hart.
I aim the lift the moods and cheekbones of my clients by giving them a full beauty experience from the inside out. That is what sets me apart! It is more than a makeup session! This is the CSMP Experience!
How do you keep in touch with clients and foster brand loyalty?
SOCIAL MEDIA IS YOUR BEST FRIEND FOR THIS!
I constantly comment on my clients pics, reach out to them for their birthdays or anniversaries and I overall treat them like my social media family. By doing this, it ensures I am apart of their daily lives and interactions and remain top of mind for all things BEAUTY! WIN WIN!
What’s worked well for you in terms of a source for new clients?
Referrals! I find that when I deliver BEST IN CLASS service and skill , the personal testimony of my clients go so so far!
I tend to always hear ” so and so referred me to you”
It makes me feel such pride to know that the experience was so good they had to tell someone else about it!
Contact Info:
- Website: Cantstopmypretty.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantstopmypretty
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyRaeAlexander
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyraemua/
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cntstopmypretty
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cantstopmypretty