We recently connected with Jade Maxx and have shared our conversation below.
Jade, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.
One of the most meaningful projects I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of is a project I still work on with 305 Pink Pack. They are a Miami based non profit that provides services for breast cancer patients in the area. I have partnered with them to provide Crowns of Courage by adorning the head with personalized henna art after hair loss. The henna crown can bring the wearer a confidence that’s sometimes lost in turbulent times. It reminds them of their outer beauty and within. Since henna lasts 2 to 3 weeks it can also serve as a reminder that all things will pass in time, and to find beauty in the moment we have.
Working with these women has been inspiring, uplifting, and FUN! Women are powerhouses and it shows when we see difficult times. The perseverance and community support I’ve witnessed is incredible. The hope in the room permeates and I am grateful to be a witness to it.
Jade, 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?
I am an entrepreneur running a few Florida based businesses centered around art and wellness. My first brand is essentially me, Jade Maxx! I work in the community and at private events providing henna body art. I make the natural henna myself with organic ingredients and draw on each person based on their wants or needs. Providing an activation for a party or event is a wildly fun time. Im always with a new group of people in a new place, I never know what I’ll get into!
I also run an online wellness shop with crystals, classes to learn henna, tapestries, henna kits, sound bowls… I could keep going! The shop changes often with new items added as things are sold out. Everything is one of a kind, just like you!
You can find information on my henna services and the Shop at https://www.jademaxx.com/store/c8/All_Products_and_Goods.html
Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?
WORD OF MOUTH! This is the ultimate best way to gain new business, I have found. Don’t pay for advertising with $$ but pay for it with your time. Get out in the community, leave your cards where you can, and shamelessly plug your brand! The worlds built different these days, everyone wants to know and support your small biz. I can’t count the number of times I’ve been simply out eat and have a conversation with someone randomly about my work. Keep those business cards on you, you never know who you’ll run into.
Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
I always wish I started my business knowing the seasons that can come with running your own businesses, especially in a tourist area. Summer in FL is slow, season you can barely hold onto your seat. Ride the wave, save your $, and choose your vacation time wisely!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.jademaxx.com/store/c8/All_Products_and_Goods.html
- Instagram: @jademaxx
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCliZbWcMCQPB7Jnroo7lyJw
- Yelp: jademaxx
Image Credits
I took these photos (: