We were lucky to catch up with Krystin Johnson-Youan recently and have shared our conversation below.
Krystin, appreciate you joining us today. So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?
With all of what I’m learning, I decided towards the beginning of my journey to be like those that I’m aiming to sit at the table with! I give back to the community and I love offering advise when it comes to whatever my people may need to know or lack knowledge in! My mission is as follows: Be a blessing where we can! It’s not up to me to withhold any information when there’s so much more to learn and so many ways for people to save and live the lifestyles that they not only desire, but deserve! The motto: God first, Family second, & Career third-all while respecting the integrity of the companies that I work with, myself and my agency! My world changed for the better in 2020 when I had my very first child, a son, & he has matured me in a way that I could only imagine/dream before! I follow the golden rule-treating others the way that I would like to be treated because I know that everything that I do from here, my son sees and I want him to be proud and remain positive! I’ve noticed that looking at the brighter side of all scenarios- even the seemingly worst ones can determine the ultimate results! Mindset is key and I love being able to offer products and services to my friends, family and customers so that they get the same Krystin today that they got yesterday! I do not change up & I work with ALL budgets as well!!
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I’m Krystin but everybody knows me as “Kryssy” because it’s my family nickname. My brand is KryssyKreations & every year I try to do a little bit more to get me out of the cycle of poverty in my family! I have continued my education in many ways, but what I’ve found the most effective has been through grant based programs, schools with specialties, & licenses in the state that I live in. I look at myself as a total package because hanging with me is HIGHLY contagious positive energy! I offer Mary Kay skincare, color cosmetics, colognes/perfumes, body care, tools for application, classes (one-on-one & group based w/ your family and friends), formal styling and I specialize in Natural Hair and makeup application for print/event/runway! I’m heading to directorship and I’m a Star Team Builder with Mary Kay Cosmetics! I’ve been building my business for 8 years & I’m so proud of my progress! WARNING, I encourage, I protect, and I love to help people in their discovery stages! Most people that are negative and always down, are due to circumstantial things/ways that are taught but haven’t been broken yet & all i do is remind them to do a #vibecheck! Life is beautiful and if we’re not giving back, investing, educating ourselves, loving on our family, loving on ourselves, & making this world a better place, then I challenge y’all to DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE!!! I don’t mean to get biblical, but if God is for me, who can be against me? There’s no weapon formed against me and the positivity comes with knowing that every trial is actually a learning experience! I do have income producing opportunities available! Invest in yourselves and there’s nothing anybody can do or say to get you down! I’m always building, so if I can be the one change to make a difference, I will!
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
Any entrepreneur will tell you that being an independent business or a small business is not easy! I e had months with no sales, I’ve had months with sales enough to get me by, I’ve had months where I’ve invested my own money in order to keep my business going, & I’ve had months where I’ve been so proud of the success of my business whether great or small! I’ve been building my Mary Kay business for 8 years! Yes, it’s been on and off, but consistency is key! There’s no falling backward, only leveling up forward!! If you were born to be an entrepreneur, your determination and your knowing that you’re not put in this earth to be restricted to just one job or one place or an everyday routine, then hang in there!! I have and as times change, I’m standing my ground!
How did you build your audience on social media?
It’s been years! I joined most of these social media platforms as soon as they came on the market. Number one, because you never know if that app/website will blow up or not and knowing that you’re a part of the beginning is the greatest hope for reward. Also, everybody starts with zero! Do not compare yourself to others on social media. Up front know what the next person has to do in order to get to the following that they have! Don’t pay for followers! Be genuine and people from all over the world will grow to love you and your content! Be consistent with your posting, be open for suggestions, & don’t be afraid to compliment others and get in people’s dm/inbox to let them know that you’re a real person! Engage with those that do rock with you! Just keep going!!! Meet new people online because you never know where the connection will take you!!!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.marykay.com/kjohnson-youan
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/kryssykreations_17?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kryssymissybosslady.johnson?mibextid=LQQJ4d
- Other: https://www.buordirectory.com/texas/houston/beauty-barber-services/krystin-johnson-youan