We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Chasmine Iyonna . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Chasmine below.
Chasmine, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Coming up with the idea is so exciting, but then comes the hard part – executing. Too often the media ignores the execution part and goes from idea to success, skipping over the nitty, gritty details of executing in the early days. We think that’s a disservice both to the entrepreneurs who built something amazing as well as the public who isn’t getting a realistic picture of what it takes to succeed. So, we’d really appreciate if you could open up about your execution story – how did you go from idea to execution?
I actually started out as a makeup artist. I never wanted to be a salon artist I’ve always seen myself doing more. 4 months after I received my Makeup Certification my work was featured on The BET Awards, Love and Hip Hop, Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta, The Word Network, Music Videos, and so much more. From there I build many connections and turned my business into an Enterprise. Which is now called Chasmine Iyonna Enterprise.
Chasmine Iyonna Enterprise is my Consulting/Marketing and Mentor/Coaching business. I’ve also created a Curriculum called Finding Beauty Within where I mentor young ladies and coaching them into becoming Global Entrepreneurs while overcoming obstacles and life’s challenges. I am passionate about helping others create a growth mindset, break negative cycles, and identify their life’s purpose. This is who’s inspired me to starting my non profit organization Finding Beauty Within.
As a business owner with multiple businesses you have to know your why. Everyday is not going to be a good day but when you think about the impact on this generation and the generations to come it will motivate you to keep going. My advice is you can own multiple businesses like me of course but make sure they all share the same vision and mission.
Chasmine, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
From very humble beginnings as a teen mom and college dropout, I have had a tremendous amount of years being a Global Entrepreneur. I turned her hustle mentality to ultimately starting multiple businesses and brands over the years. Despite many challenges, I have trusted God in leading me in every avenue of her life. I have proven myself to now being a trusted voice, coach, mentor, philanthropist and leader for many women and young ladies throughout the nation. In 2018, I begin my career as a Celebrity Makeup Artist. My work was featured on Growing Up Hip-Hop Atlanta, Love and Hip-Hop New York, WE-TV, BET Awards, The Word Network, Music Videos, and countless movies. I started with a total of 15 Brand Ambassadors who I mentored and coached into starting their own brands and businesses.
In 2022, I launched her very own Global Mall with 1-Voice Worldwide. I am now mentoring young ladies and coaching them into becoming Global Entrepreneurs while overcoming obstacles and life’s challenges. I lecture and help facilitate workshops, empowerment conventions, and conferences along with my 1-VoiceWorldWide Team. I also do workshops with team members for Prophetess Tracy McCoy Healing and Deliverance Ministries with a mission for prayer, empowerment, and building women to live out their true identity in Christ.
I am the founder and CEO of “Finding Beauty Within” Mentoring Group, Chasmine Iyonna Ministries, and Chasmine Iyonna Enterprise LLC.
What sets me apart from others is my businesses are my daily lifestyle. I am a true philanthropist at heart and my desire is to uplift, empower and serve my community. I keep God first and allow my gifts to make room for me.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
When I first started in the makeup industry I had no clue on where to begin. I only had a few friends that were business owners and not a lot of guidance. When I say I failed my way to success I mean just that. Becoming spiritually grounded and personally develop was the best thing that ever happened to me. I started in 2018 and by 2019/2020 I was making 6 figures yet I had no foundation nor did I have any budgeting techniques. I watched myself blow money, lose my vision with God and even lost my standards. In 2020 I had a huge awakening and begin to realign and rededicate my life to God. And from that day forward he has downloaded strategies and techniques for me to be and remain successful. The doors and opportunities that have opened are far beyond anything I could have imagined. Sometimes you have to Reset, Restart, Rebrand, and Regain Your Focus!!!?
We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?
A lesson I had to unlearn is it’s hard to trust women in business. I went through years of not trusting people and that ultimately limited me to many opportunities. The more I fell in love with myself and understood my purpose the more I attracted women with the same mindset and same vision and was able to empower and build together .
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.findingbeautywithin.org | https://calendly.com/infochasmineiyonna
- Instagram: @iamchasmineiyonna
- Facebook: Chasmine Iyonna | Chasmine Iyonna Enterprise LLC
- Twitter: @chasmineiyonna
Image Credits
JWhite Photography ATLVisuals Jahretrainey