Are you still on the fence about taking the leap and pushing your henna business to the next level? In this episode of Hennapreneur, Anndell Wubben, Hennapreneur PRO Graduate and owner of Henna Harvest, talks with host Chelsea Stevenson about her experience with Hennapreneur and the incredible impact it has had on her business growth.

It is scary to take a leap of faith and make an investment in yourself. But if you never take that leap, you will never know what you could have accomplished. We are so much more capable than we give ourselves credit for. If you want to be working smarter, not harder, and achieve your dream of earning a full time income through your henna, it is time to commit to your dream and take that first step. Tune in to learn more!

Are you curious about Chelsea’s 6 Figure Framework and how it could work for your henna business? This framework has helped Chelsea and her students create successful six-figure henna businesses and made it possible for them to form the life they’ve always dreamed of. In this episode of Hennapreneur, host Chelsea Stevenson shares each step of her 6 Figure Framework. 

Achieving a six figure income with your henna business may feel like a far off dream, but it absolutely can be your reality if you are ready to follow Chelsea’s 6 Figure Framework. By setting yourself apart from other henna artists with super authentic and strategic brand positioning, you can stand out and have your individual art style make a name for itself. Tune in to learn more about each step of the 6 Figure Framework so that you can begin improving your henna business today.

Do you struggle with making investments in your business? It can be difficult to know when and where to invest, how much to pay yourself, and how to price your services. Most people do not have the proper financial education to make smart money decisions. If you find yourself having a poor relationship with money and finding money management difficult, Chelsea can help you to understand where you should invest for the most benefit to your business.

While it can be daunting to invest money, especially when you are first starting out, it is important to take that first step and really invest in yourself and your business. When you have more skin in the game, you are much more likely to be fully dedicated to your own success and your business will be better for it. Tune in for more!

Are you relying on word of mouth as a business marketing strategy? It’s understandable, especially when you’re early on in your business, that you’d be excited by people talking about you and your art. However, word of mouth is a passive strategy that is difficult to track and which can actually impact your business in a negative way rather than a positive one. In this episode of Hennapreneur, host Chelsea Stevenson talks about why word of mouth just is not enough as your main marketing strategy. 

When you’re early into your business and excitedly handing out business cards, stop and think for a moment what type of clients you want to attract. Be very intentional about your marketing strategy and use word of mouth only to fill in the gaps. Do not rely on word of mouth alone, because it is too passive of a tactic. It is impossible to track word of mouth and ensure that the types of people being drawn to your business are actually good clients.  Tune in for more!

Are you a henna artist that prefers to focus on your passion for the art instead of spending time worrying about finances? It’s great to be passionate about your art, but it is just as important, if not more important, to remember that you are also running a business. In this episode of Hennapreneur, host Chelsea Stevenson talks about why your money goals matter and how to feel more comfortable handling the numbers. 

Even though henna is an artistic pursuit, it is still a business and should be treated like one. Your money goals are important for determining exactly what steps you need to take within your business to be fulfilled and successful. By shifting your mindset about money, you can begin aligning your marketing plan with your short and long term goals. Tune in for more!

Have you been undervaluing your work? Many henna artists are doing themselves a disservice by pricing their work at rates far below their worth.  In this episode of Hennapreneur, host Chelsea Stevenson talks about how to best value your work and what to consider when creating your rates.

By focusing only on the quality of your art, you are forgetting all the wonderful things that really make clients want to work with you. Do not box yourself in. If you undervalue your work and don’t charge what you are worth, you will be unable to grow your business. Instead, consider what makes working with you a unique experience for your clients and base your rates on that value. Tune in for more!

Have you been wondering what your henna career could look like one year out if you started today? In this episode of Hennapreneur, host Chelsea Stevenson is joined by two professional henna artists, Shawna Junior and Kate Blaubach to talk about their experiences early on in their careers and where their businesses are now.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur for a conversation with host Chelsea Stevenson and special guests Shawna Junior and Kate Blaubach. Listen in as they share their individual journeys to becoming henna professionals and what they’ve been able to accomplish in a relatively short period of time. 

Do you know what it takes to be a successful Hennapreneur student? If you’re looking to accomplish more in a faster time frame than the industry standard, it helps to have a certain set of personality traits. When observing her students, Chelsea has found that many of her most successful students, the ones that get the farthest in the least amount of time, share 5 common traits.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn more about the 5 common traits of Chelsea’s most successful students.

Are you struggling with burnout because you are trying to do too much by yourself for your henna business? One of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs end up with burnout is because they refuse to bring on help and try to juggle too many tasks on their own. Hennapreneurs are generally artists first and business owners second. If you are realizing that certain parts of running your business do not bring you joy, finding ways to automate or outsource them can save you in the long run.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn more about how to avoid burnout when doing back end business tasks and how automation and outsourcing can help you run your business more efficiently. 

Are you stuck in a place where you feel unable to earn enough money with your art? Do you feel like you can’t raise your rates? If so, you’re missing out on opportunities and self-sabotaging your business. Chelsea explains that one of the major issues in so many entrepreneurial industries is that people undervalue themselves and price themselves into the bottom tier. Stop doing this, because there is abundance at the top waiting for you to seek it. 

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn more about why by keeping your rates low, you are standing in the way of your own success.              

Repeating a mantra to yourself every day can help you push forward when going through a period of growth or change in your henna business. When Chelsea began making major changes to her business in 2018, she encountered criticism from friends, other entrepreneurs, and clients who didn’t understand her vision. Ultimately, adopting these three mantras helped Chelsea stay on track and be more patient and understanding with herself.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn more about the three mantras Chelsea used to propel her growth journey forward.

Have you been wondering whether or not to charge travel fees? Some options for covering travel are travel stipends, mileage, or time based fees that are separate from your base fees, or not charging travel fees at all. If you are not charging travel fees, you need to make sure you are adjusting your rates to cover your travel expenses.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn more about options for making sure your travel expenses are covered.

Are limiting beliefs holding you back from growing your business as a Hennapreneur? When speaking with her students, host Chelsea Stevenson noticed many of them have similar mindsets that are keeping them stuck in their businesses. If you feel like you are struggling to move forward with your henna business, Chelsea has tips for you. In today’s episode, Chelsea shares five common limiting beliefs that could be holding you back.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn about five beliefs that may be holding you back from growing in your business and how to move past them.

Are you a people-pleaser who struggles with setting boundaries with your clients? If you do not set boundaries, you are at risk of being taken advantage of in ways that can cause your business to suffer. If you are struggling with saying no, listen to this personal story experienced by host Chelsea Stevenson. In today’s episode, Chelsea discusses the importance of setting boundaries and sticking to them.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn the importance of boundaries and when to say no to a client so you can protect yourself and your business from unnecessary stress.

Do you struggle with using your voice to stand up for your needs? When you hide your voice, you don’t allow others to actually get to know the real you. If you struggle to find the confidence to stand up for yourself, your host Chelsea Stevenson has some helpful advice for you. In today’s episode, Chelsea discusses the importance of using your voice to build the life of your dreams.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn how to listen to your inner-child to harness that power of your voice so you can live a more fulfilling life.

Are you standing in the way of your own opportunities for growth? So many people have big dreams for their personal and professional lives, but very few will actually make the necessary investments to achieve those dreams. If you are stuck doing what you feel is comfortable and afraid to make the changes you need to achieve your dreams, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, host Chelsea Stevenson discusses the importance of investing in yourself.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur for a discussion about the importance of investing your time and money into your professional life. Learn more about opportunity cost and why change is necessary for growth of your business.

Are you one of those people who has a long bucket-list, but is too afraid to trust yourself to take the leap? If so, this episode is for you. In today’s episode your host, Chelsea Stevenson, discusses ways to build trust in yourself and understand that there are truly no safety nets in life.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur for a much needed pep-talk about taking risks. Learn how to identify what plane you’re currently sitting in, so that you can build the trust in yourself that you need to leap into your new life.

Chelsea always makes time for quarterly planning because it is the only way to ensure that her actions will yield results. According to Chelsea, there are three essential tips to help hennapreneurs start or improve their quarterly planning. These tips include: structuring your business plan around your desired personal life, setting your rates based on the hours you desire to work, and breaking projects down into goals with easy-to-track milestones.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur to learn how to utilize quarterly planning to ensure greater success and fulfillment in both your business and your personal life.

Ahmed and Chelsea had a gap in their communication, understanding and needs throughout their marriage. By taking a step away from each other through their divorce, they were able to better see and address that gap. They acknowledge that the gap is smaller now than it was before, because now they are able to grow separately and appreciate that growth for each other.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur for the final installment of the conversation with host Chelsea Stevenson and special guest Ahmed Mahgoub. Learn how they faced their challenges both together and apart and the implications this had for their marriage and Chelsea’s business.

For Ahmed, it all comes back to perspective and a gap in communication styles. He was proud to see Chelsea’s business thriving, but felt that at times it took too big a priority over himself and their family. While Chelsea could use the business as an escape from the problems they were facing, Ahmed did not have that opportunity and felt that he was juggling things at home on his own. However, he did not express this to Chelsea during their marriage, because he wanted her to keep doing what was making her happy.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur for a continuation of the conversation with host Chelsea Stevenson and special guest Ahmed Mahgoub. They dive even deeper into how certain events changed their individual perspectives, influencing both the business and their marriage.

Differences in perspective can make all the difference in a relationship. Chelsea put all of her time and effort into growing her business with the thought that this would benefit her family. Meanwhile, Ahmed felt their marriage was being neglected by Chelsea putting so many hours into the business. As the gap between their visions for the future was growing, the couple had a traumatic experience within their family that widened the gap even further.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur for a continuation of the conversation with host Chelsea Stevenson and special guest Ahmed Mahgoub. They share how gaps in communication and differing perspectives on growing the business ultimately led to the end of their marriage.

Ahmed and Chelsea met in middle school, but didn’t get together romantically until Facebook reunited them ten years later. When they got married, Chelsea’s business was in it’s beginning stages. They divulge into the story of how Hennapreneur got off the ground and the impact that it had on their marriage. Ahmed was incredibly supportive of Chelsea’s goals for her business and their family and he moved into a head of household role as they were expecting their second child. He admits that this change was challenging for him and caused strain on their relationship.

Tune into this week’s episode of Hennapreneur for a conversation with host Chelsea Stevenson and special guest Ahmed Mahgoub. They share these personal stories to give insight into the behind the scenes of what a relationship looks like during the growth stages of a business.

Hey hennapreneurs, have you ever wondered what it would be like to work alongside me to build your business inside of my program, Hennapreneur PRO?

Today I want to take you behind-the-scenes where I’m interviewing one of our recent program graduates, Jo Kucala of Artfully Empowered in Minnesota.

As she was wrapping up her time with us inside the program, I touched base with her to chat about what her experience was like, how her business has changed since working with me, and what was her biggest takeaway as a program graduate.

You’ll get a little bit of a sneak peek of what it looks like to have some coaching with me, too, so definitely grab a drink, kick your feet up, and tune in to this behind-the-scenes chat with her. I think that you’re really going to enjoy it.

I see you. I know it's really hard sometimes when you are in the thick of your business doing all of the things and you're not getting the results that you're looking for. And sometimes it becomes so challenging that you start to reach a place where you go, “I don't know. I'm not sure if I can do this or if I want to do this. Maybe it's best if I just quit now. Maybe it's best if I just let it go.”

And if you are in that place right now, friend, or if you've recently passed through that place, or if you feel inside of yourself that you're beginning to reach that place, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I'm going to be sharing with you six different ways that I suggest you approach a little bit of internal inquiry and some practical things that you can do as well when you reach the place inside of your business where you feel like quitting.

Last week, global outages across the Facebook network left people all over the world without access to our primary social media platform for hours and hours on end. In response, I sent out a question to those Hennapreneurs over on our email list and I asked what would happen if it were to stay down.

I sent out the email wanting to know the answer to one very specific question: How would you keep your business going if social media weren't an option?

In response, I got a ton of feedback from the Hennapreneur community with all different types of ideas on how they would continue to market their businesses without social media platforms, and in response to that, I decided that I'd host a little one-on-one private chat via Zoom, of course, so that we could discuss some lessons, some key takeaways of what the outage really should have highlighted for each of us as business owners.

If you weren't there live for the session, I want to let you know that you're not going to find a replay on social, but I am going to treat you to the replay of that private session here on today's podcast and I hope that you enjoy it.

If last week's incidences made you wonder, "Hmm, how would I market my business outside of social?" Well, you're really going to enjoy this episode.

The customer is always right, but are they? There are a few things as awkward as addressing clients who push against your boundaries as a business owner. More often than not, I hear from Hennapreneurs all over that they choose to bow to the client's demands in order to maintain the peace and to avoid any scandal around their business.

You may be surprised to hear though that this actually isn't something that I encourage. In this episode, I'm sharing two recent examples of instances where enforcing boundaries with my clients came into play. You'll hear the nitty-gritty details of what happened, who said what and how I handled each scenario.

If holding boundaries on your business is something you struggle with, grab your tea, because you're going to really enjoy this episode.

Many times as creatives turned entrepreneurs, we into the world of business with very limited exposure and experience to business finances.

In fact, many of the Hennapreneurs I consult with explaining that they don't have money systems in their business at all, because they feel overwhelmed by the whole idea, embarrassed that they don't know what they don't know, and really unsure about how to deal with their money once they get it in the bank.

In this episode, I'm breaking down some of the basic financial elements that I suggest building into your business for more sustainability and ease. If looking at your money or knowing what to do with it is something that makes you nervous. Then this episode is definitely for sure.

So often as business owners, we look to build the thing that excites us the most. We want to have the things ready, be it, our website or our logo or our branding. We want to be out there in the world showing up as our best selves, and we want people to buy in and book now, right?

In this episode, I'm sharing some of the inner workings of some of the mistakes. Honestly, that business owners make when they're looking to build a business out and aren't yet prepared with the foundational pieces that are necessary for their own. If you've got big audacious goals that you're chasing right now, and you're finding it hard to reach them.

When you're trying to grow a business, it can be hard to prioritize when and where to invest–especially from a financial perspective.

In this episode, I'm sharing three things that I wish I would have invested in earlier in my business, and perhaps you can see where there's some space for you to invest next, too.

There's nothing quite like the pain of knowing that you desire and deserve more than what currently exists within your grasps in business. This is particularly true because our success is directly dependent upon our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. When your businesses grow, your personal fulfillment and your bank balance are all reflective of the work you put in. It can be particularly frustrating when you look around and find yourself satisfied or unhappy with what you've heard.

In this episode, I'm sharing three things that you need to release if you aren't where you want to be in your life and business today, so that you can get to doing the important work of bringing your dreams to reality.