We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful M’rcedes Dione . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with M’rcedes below.
M’rcedes, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Do you wish you had waited to pursue your creative career or do you wish you had started sooner?
The first time I ever picked up a makeup brush was in March of 2013. I had never attempted to do makeup before then and didn’t even understand the gift that I possessed. I was in a very dark time in my life and it was just the thing I needed to pull me out of the pits of depression. I didn’t know that this gift would one day open up so many doors for me later in life. I don’t regret any part of my journey but I do wish I had taken myself more seriously earlier on because I feel I would have made an even bigger impact in the community than I have now. From the time I picked up a makeup brush to the time I made this into a career was about 4 years. Had I really invested in myself earlier on I do believe my impact would be greater and I could have helped even more women in the beauty community!
M’rcedes, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I am M’rcedes Dione, mother of 2 handsome sons and 1 angel baby! I honestly started my business from the pain of losing my second son. Makeup was the one thing that pulled me out of the pits of depression after I lost him. It started off with me just doing makeup and now it has blossomed into me starting my very own makeup line that will be available for preorder on Black Friday 2022. As of right now, I offer beauty services and I have a few cosmetic products that currently include lashes, cosmetic glitters, and lip gloss, as well as an apparel line. I just started in the area of beauty influence and content creation so I’m a brand ambassador for a few companies and looking forward to partnering with more in the near future. The one issue I solve for my clients as it pertains to makeup is I help build confidence and ensure that they love themselves from the inside out. I also supply them with quality products that are long-lasting, water-resistant, and sweat-proof. This allows them to go to their events not worrying if their makeup is going to melt off or ruin any pictures/recordings they may have to do!!!
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
I’d say the journey I am currently on with launching my makeup line I have had a few hiccups and bumps in the road. I feel any normal person would have given up from all the adversity and resistance. For me, this is just a sign that what I am birthing is needed. I was initially supposed to launch my products in July of this year but due to certain things beyond my control I had to postpone and push back my release date. Although I am not launching my makeup line as I envisioned, I am still elated that it will be happening in a few weeks. So everything I’ve been through has not been in vain!!!
Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?
I built my audience by going Live on my social media platforms and doing makeup tutorials and just being my authentic self. The advice that I would give anyone trying to build their social media presence is to just be YOU! People can tell when you’re trying to portray something you’re not. People love authenticity and realness! Also, the most consistent person will ALWAYS win. You can’t expect people to want to follow you if you have NO follow-through. With that being said, create a routine and show up for your audience on a consistent basis.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://mrcedesdione.square.site/
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/mrcedesdione
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009422025341
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2I3FHIqbd0d7bBqTUGuvhQ
- Other: TikTok: @mrcedesdione_