WITH JIHAN THOMPSON, CO-FOUNDER OF SWIVEL BEAUTY

It has been quite some time since Jihan Thompson (co-founder of Swivel Beauty) and I connected.

In this episode, Jihan and I chat it up and talk about what it takes to take your idea from a concept to a business.

Here's what else we talk about:

• Transitioning from journalism to launch a beauty tech business

• Where did the idea of Swivel come from

• Pivotal moment when Jihan realized she had to launch the platform

• Her experience in the Sephora Accelerate program and its benefits

• How procrastination showed up for her and how she overcame them

• Biggest learn in the entrepreneurship journey

• Leveraging her network to bring Swivel to life

• Introvert or extrovert and how it plays in her she runs her business

• Tips for emerging entrepreneurs out there

• Beauty rituals Jihan maintains today

• Her upcoming scheduled beauty appts

• Her fave hair/beauty products

• Trendwatch: Thoughts on the flurry of celebrities launching beauty brands

• Where to find her/Swivel Beauty: @swivelbeauty and swivelbeauty.com

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