Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Monique Joe. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, Monique thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with 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.

Symonious Fusion was birthed during quarantine August 2021. A period of time that was very stressful for adults and children alike. Lives were turned upside down and people had to adjust to situations they have never been faced with. Like many others I had a lot of time on my hands so my husband and I thought it would be fun to make soaps. To my surprise I was really good at it. Not to mention, I am a huge advocate for self-care, so making products that feel good and are safe was right up my ally. During COVID, self-care became almost mandatory to survive. I really felt like Symonious Fusion was a solution to the self-care problem. People needed something to look forward to and one of the things that I heard most was the desire to have a hot relaxing bath. When it comes to self-care, the five senses are very important so I wanted to make a product that would satisfy as many of those as possible. My products smell good, feel good, and are good for your skin. A lot of the products out there have harsh ingredients. While I loved a lot of the smells, I would often breakout from the other hard ingredients, so I started researching, asking questions, and experimenting. It started out as self-care products for my family and friends but as the word spread, the demand grew. Next thing you know, Symonious Fusion was born.

Monique, 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?

My name is Monique S. Joe, I am a lover of life. Everything that God has placed in my life makes me who I am. I value my relationship with God and strive daily to show myself through my family, friends, and living out my purpose. I love taking care of my family and shaping the futures of my children while having fun at the same time. I love to take care of others but also remembering not to neglect myself. In my spare time, I love to travel and explore the world around me. The name of my business is Symonious Fusion. The name is a fun take on my middle name- Simone. It represents a perfect fusion of mind, body, and spirit. My products were created as an alternative to using harsh manufactured soaps and other products. All of our products are made with the best natural ingredients that are healthy for your skin. Symonious Fusion was created with love and with the whole family in mind; women, men and children alike. When you visit my website, you will find a variety of all natural handmade soaps, body butters and body scrubs. The thing I love most about what I do is being able to create something not only useful but safe for everyone to enjoy. I also love the creative process. I’m able to experiment with different scents, designs and recipes. I did not consider myself a creative before Symonious Fusion but I guess I am.

Have you ever had to pivot?

How’d you think through whether to sell directly on your own site or through a platform like Amazon, Etsy, Cratejoy, etc.

I sell on my own website. It was just easier for me. There are not competitors, just me. The main advantage is that customers can browse my products 24/7 and I don’t have to be present to answer questions and issue invoices. All of that is done automatically through the site. People are able to view all of our products and necessary information in one place and I can also link sell. I also retain a larger degree of control over the logistics and operations instead of having to rely on others for order fulfillment. When I started this business, I had no experience in the field, so I had no idea what to expect. There were many challenges. I had to have a crash course in how to manage and edit a website for beginners. Before my site launched, I worked for hours without a break just to load all the products. Now that I am more experienced, I am more efficient.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.symoniousfusion.com
• Instagram: symonious_fusion
• Facebook: Symonious Fusion