Today we’d like to introduce you to Tamiqua Whittaker.
Hi Tamiqua, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
My journey into entrepreneurship started while I was working full-time in the dental field. My husband encouraged me to create something I could call my own, instead of just getting a 2nd job. While trying to figure out my passion (other than dentistry) I would notice the constant issue of dry lips when leaving your dental checkups, and thus, created an all natural lipscrub product that has since blossomed into an entire line of lipcare products including lipbalms, lipmasks, and a mens line of lipbalms as well.
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?
By smooth, do u mean full of potholes, cracks and bad drivers? Lol absolutely not a smooth road, from funding barriers to website struggles, lots of the journey is just trial and error. Sure, theres people and companies that can help you avoid alot of mistakes, but they usually aren’t free services, so you have to learn ALOT on your own. The determination and drive to succeed is what keeps me going though and when you can do things and make mistakes while hands on, I feel like it helps you to understand alot of the back-end things needed to keep moving forward. Im thankful for my struggles I guess lol.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
My products are created in small batches by hand, using only the luxurious ingredients given to us from Mother Nature. What sets my brand apart from other lipcare is my brand message as well as my unique look and scent/flavor selections. Im most proud of the way my branding stands out, lots of vibrant colors combined with a unique blends that actually work. Coupled with a confidence building message of self love through selfcare, Queen Kisses will exfoliate away your insecurities and replenish your Confidence to QUEEN STATUS!
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I just dont believe in luck, I believe in putting yourself in positions for opportunities to find you, which comes from showing up when its time and helping others along the way. That energy makes you visible to those that are looking for you, thus opening doors.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.myqueenkisses.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/queenk_tulsa
- Facebook: Queen Kisses
- Linkedin: Tamiqua Whittaker
- Youtube: Tamiqua Whittaker
Image Credits
Finally Focused Photography by William Edwards