We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jess M. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Jess below.
Jess, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What sort of legacy are you hoping to build. What do you think people will say about you after you are gone, what do you hope to be remembered for?
A legacy that inspires and encourages others to think, believe & achieve. It all began in 2017 working for myself as a natural lash specialist with the intent to prove I have what it takes to create a new story for MY life. I realized a job was not for me with 7+ years of experience building businesses & dreams for employers. I gathered all of my job-related skills and applied them to my daily lifestyle and what I love. While listening to business successors and observing the masses while doing the opposite, I’m 5 years later operating a successful beauty business starting from my home to my own storefront suite, I have built my dream life by keeping the promises I made to myself. THINK, BELIEVE & ACHIEVE. I grew to understand people don’t buy products or services; they buy people. Each and every relationship connected to my business began with getting to know me and what I believe in. A few most important things I live by; There is a power greater than man & we are made in his image filled with his spirit (God), integrity doing the right thing even when the wrong thing is accepted; respecting people as if they are the most important person in the world; effects of attitude, when your attitude is right the facts don’t matter and lastly what you put in is what you get out. As a pioneer of the beauty industry passing the torch and lighting the flame, I’m leading the way for young women to believe in goals that excite them enough to awaken their power within. When it’s all over with, I am a mirror reflection of What you think, you become.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I’m Jess, known as JessLashesstl, owner of JESS Jessicas Enhancement Services. Over the course of 12+ years I’ve mastered temporary and semi-permanent lash extensions beginning with myself. I took my hobby seriously when I became known in high school as the girl who wore natural looking eyelashes. When they asked, I delivered. In 2011 My senior year I had the opportunity to perform lash services in my family-owned salon “Studio Te’Raye” located in West County Mall. This is where i became my own biggest fan; showing up every weekend to earn money lashing and helping out around the salon proving to myself I had what it takes to think, believe and achieve my interests. The experience of working alongside bosses working on their time, doing what they love, with the flyest cars and homes is motivation I couldn’t have obtained anywhere besides here. Once the mind is expanded past its limits it can never go back! At least for me it couldn’t. From there I attended Paul Mitchell cosmetology school, became a mother and a full-time employee with dreams of my own. Until one day in 2018, I knew I could apply for another job, but I bet on me instead. It was either miss all the moments raising my baby or try something new that I loved and make it work for me. Unemployed, no transportation, it was just me my child making house calls offering all things beauty. I didn’t care if i made 20 or 200; I EARNED IT. Fast forward 2019 I completed a lash extensions course, I’ve lashed in-home, 2 salons, back home, a private suite and now one year into my own storefront suites offering lash extensions, trainings and employment opportunities as a worksite for stl agency for training and employment (SLATE) with possibilities of earning 7-10k monthly close to 6 figures yearly PART TIME. My clientele base hasn’t changed, business professionals affording luxury self-care services, only. What sets me apart from others is my contagious spirit and radiating light from within captivating all who cross my path turning them into JESS addicts lol. Seriously, it’s my anointing my calling to fill the needs of others in a relaxing, calm luxurious capacity. I can truly say it’s my unwavering desire to serve others, see the smiles on their faces and creating life-long relationships. Everything I do is from the heart and i encourage others to migrate to places, people and things that bring out the light in them.
What’s been the best source of new clients for you?
The best source of clients for me is word of mouth. Basically real life models and reviews of who you are and what you offer. When someone raves about a new restaurant, store or thing, you immediately want to know too! Referrals are the best tips!
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
YOUR DREAM IS YOURS. I told everyone I knew when I became a lash technician. All my friends and family interested supported me. It was someone I called best friend who taught me the most and propelled me to my dreams because of her negativity. Sad to say I moved on without someone I loved but I gained insight on what a friend even means, and the boatloads of support outweighed any hater! You can allow someone to be a dream killer with their opinions or you can lock in on what you want and do it anyway! It put a fire under me that couldn’t believe it, but I was destined to make everyone a BELIEVER; and did. Folks who know the worst parts of your story try to remind you but remind them your past was transportation to your future! Plus, ask yourself “who are you listening to”? If you wouldn’t want to trade places with them, conversations should be intentionally minimal! I wanted Change and created it Choosing Happiness And Never Give Excuses. Take regular inventory of yourself what you say you want and your 5 closest friends, your network is your networth.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.jessservices.as.me
- Instagram: @jesslashgod
- Facebook: @jesslashesstl
- Yelp: Jess lashes stl
Image Credits
First Honors to God, my family and friends who never left <3