We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Elisha Hunter a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Elisha , appreciate you joining us today. We’d love to have you retell us the story behind how you came up with the idea for your business, I think our audience would really enjoy hearing the backstory.
Of course, I would be honored to share my story and thank you so much for having me. I’ll share both how I started my model journey as well as how it led to me creating my own skin care line. My interest in modelling all began with me wanting to help bridge the gap and provide more representation of curvy gals in the fashion industry. I wanted to help spread love and confidence to more Ladies who shared similar stories and paths and may have felt there wasn’t room for us in the industry. I stepped out on faith on a mission of embracing my curves and inspiring others to chase their dreams along the way. Along my journey different Brands began to reach out to me and I have literally been living my dreams in Real Time. I’m humbled by the opportunities that have come my way and this has encouraged me even more to continue to uplift and build up others to love on themselves and confidently embrace their curves.
As a model, it is always a priority to be ready at any given moment’s notice. The motto “Stay ready so you never have to get ready” is a motto I live by and it has helped me on several occasions. The opportunity to work with a brand or participate in a photo shoot sometimes could come with a few weeks notice or even a few days notice. As a result, having a skincare regimen is vital to keep my skin at its best. I have always had sensitive skin so I began to gravitate towards natural skin care products and I instantly fell in love. I was seeing great results and I wanted to help spread awareness about all the benefits of natural raw ingredients. This inspired me to create my natural skin care line Suga Skin Glo LLC; our motto is “made with ingredients Sweet for your Skin; known to cause an illuminating Glo.” All of our Products are made with natural ingredients and are free from harsh chemicals and toxins. I believe we need to be more aware of all the benefits sourced from raw ingredients and avoid all of the harmful chemicals in store brands that can have very dangerous side effects for our bodies.
Once I learned the value behind natural ingredients I was determined to spread and share the knowledge with more people. We deserve the best and that includes quality Skin care. I have always been a person who shares knowledge along my own journey and this is my way of doing just that! You will also notice a Dessert theme with my line and we all know there is always room for Dessert!! Our collection of Body Desserts includes Body Buttercream, Suga Scrub, Face Frosting, Body Glaze and Body Candy Bars and caters to both our Kings and Queens self-care needs. I invite you and everyone tuned in to join the journey of Self- care X Soul-care and we can Glo up together!
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
Allow me to first welcome you to the land of Glowy Skin. I’m Elisha Hunter, Founder and Owner of Suga Skin Glo LLC and I have created my natural skin care line to cater to all of your self-care needs. My mission is two fold Self-Care X Soul-care because they are both necessary to become the best version of yourself. Maybe, one has been neglected and that’s okay. Our community is a safe space where we can grow with each other. You don’t have to have everything figured out but as you learn better, you do better. We apply this motto to everything in Life. It’s never too late to make the switch to products formulated with natural ingredients and say goodbye to all the harsh chemicals found in various store brands. Furthermore, we also want you to make decisions that are good for your mental health and your Soul’s happiness.
I’m a strong believer that natural ingredients are God’s gift provided to us that actually can heal and soothe many of our body and skin issues we encounter. They have been known to provide endless health benefits over the years. As I learned about all the many benefits of natural ingredients such as Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Mango Butter, Kokum Butter, Turmeric, and natural organic oils I was convinced these are essential for everyone. This is why they are the key ingredients to many of our products. I found my Skin’s “Self Love” routine and now I want to help you find yours. Whether you may suffer from dryness, or an existing skin condition such as acne, eczema, or even have a busy schedule and not a lot of time for skin care, we have products you can incorporate in your daily routine to obtain clearer, smoother, and healthier skin.
Here at Suga Skin Glo LLC we focus on elevating your Mind, Body, and Soul in order to be the best version of you. We can all Glo Together!
You can also join me along my curvy influencer and model journey filled with inspiration, curves, and confidence. I love representing for the Fluffy gals we are out here doing it and doing it well! We have arrived; unapologetic and are embracing all of our curves! What started as a goal became my reality and I want to encourage others to go for their dreams as well. You have one Life to make yourself proud so just go for it!!!
Okay – so how did you figure out the manufacturing part? Did you have prior experience?
All of our products in my line are home-made with Love. I definitely didn’t start out knowing the process that would have been too easy; if only it was that simple. I did extensive and thorough research on every aspect for my skin care line. It was a long journey learning about different ingredients, benefits of raw materials, the process of formulation, and even starting a business in general. I basically became a student to learn everything from the ground up. The journey wasn’t easy but it was definitely well worthwhile. It is truly a proud moment for me to know how far I have come. I’m grateful because there are tons of resources that you can learn from to perfect your craft. Moreover, I also learned there really is nothing that isn’t attainable. When you want something and you are willing to do the work the outcomes are endless. I was reminded that things will always happen out of your control so be prepared for that. It’s okay, you will learn to pivot and get things back on track. Don’t be afraid of the unknown but view it as a learning opportunity because it will ultimately make you even more experienced in your industry.
We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?
Well first allow me to say building a Brand and building a social media presence takes time. You have to allow yourself time to get where you want to be. Some people will support you and others may just observe and that’s okay the sooner you realize everyone has a role, the better. But I would say the best thing you can do is focus on your mission and your Business. Share what sets you apart and trust your uniqueness. When you’re building, be intentional about what you represent and make sure everything you share or post is aligned with your mission and purpose. Don’t focus on the numbers and never despise small beginnings. We all had to start from somewhere and organic growth allows you to find your real supporters and has always been my preference. This will allow you to find a genuine audience who is interested in you and what you have to offer. People will naturally gravitate towards your gifts so trust the process and don’t worry if it takes 5 weeks or 5 years, or more just keep going and don’t give up. My growth has been organic as I show up as my authentic self. Who knew they would like the kid? I appreciate all of the support I have received on my journey as a curvy influencer / model and as the owner of Suga Skin Glo LLC. You all are priceless!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.SugaSkinGlo.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SugaSkinGlo https://www.instagram.com/ElishaMHunter
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SugaSkinGlo https://www.facebook.com/ElishaMHunter
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SugaSkinGlo
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@sugaskinglo