HER STORY ⟡ Hannah Walker
Today we are meeting Hannah Walker of The Jade Collective!
Tell us about you and your background:
I am a 7x certified permanent cosmetic tattoo artist and 5x certified lash artist who specializes in cosmetic, paramedical and fine line tattooing.
In 2017, I was inspired by two close girlfriends to follow my dreams and enter the beauty world. I shadowed a makeup artist for an entire summer while working a corporate 9-5 during the week. I also enrolled in a lash lift training course to build up more services and offered both makeup and lash lifts at a friend’s hair studio on nights and weekends. In March of 2017, I took a leap of faith and reached out to a local lash and brow studio where I landed a job as an artist. Fast forward two years (2019) and I’m the owner of The Jade Collective, an aesthetics parlor focusing on personal services.
When I entered the beauty industry, I never dreamed of being a business owner. However, I could see that there was a major opportunity to empower women to be their own bosses in a lucrative career in a booming industry. And thus, The Jade Collective was born.
Tell us about your business & why you started it.
The Jade Collective is an aesthetic parlor focusing on personal services for skin, lashes, brows and cosmetic and fine line tattooing. We have a full range of offerings to enhance your appearance and elevate your confidence.
I think that the beauty industry can sometimes get a bad rep. I am doing everything in my power to change that. I want The Jade Collective to be a place for women to start their careers or continue their careers as their own boss. They don’t work for me, they work with me. At The Jade Collective, we empower individuals who dream to become entrepreneurs in the beauty industry by providing a shared space to work and grow their business.
What do you love about being a business owner?
I love the genuine connections I have built over the years. I love the network of professionals I have met and the clients with whom I have come into contact. I love learning and educating and in turn, being humbled almost every day.
What type of impact do you hope to have on those you meet and/or who receive your services?
Over the last four years, The Jade Collective has strived to welcome all, without judgement. One of the biggest compliments I receive (over-and-over) is that The Jade Collective feels unlike any other tattoo shop or aesthetic studio. I want our clients to feel like friends. I want our clients to be able to be vulnerable and feel supported inside of our studio. Customization and education are huge components of our services. We want to make sure everyone feels individually catered to because beauty/aesthetics/services are not one-size-fits-all.
When people meet me, I want them to feel inspired. I want people to realize that they can also own a business. They can also not know what they’re doing; they can learn, they can change and evolve. If I can do it, I’m telling you… anyone can.
What advice would you give to yourself from 5 years ago? Or your past self just starting your business?
Prepare for growth – it’s not always just going to be you. Quit with the imposter syndrome; you are worthy and talented and deserve the success you receive.
What does BEAUTY mean to you?
Beauty is a feeling, and it surrounds us all and is within us all. Visual/conventional beauty is subjective – art, nature, fashion, humans, music; we all have different opinions on what is “beautiful.” However, beauty is the acceptance of self, acting in goodness, overcoming aversity, uplifting others and recognizing that “imperfections” and differences within each other is what makes everyone individually beautiful.
Who or what inspires you?
I am fortunate enough to work in a business where female entrepreneurs surround me. Working alongside of like-minded business owners in my industry drives me to challenge myself every day. I also find a lot of inspiration in my clients.
What would you like our Beauty Boost members to know?
It is truly an honor to be a part of a community like The Beauty Boost. The Jade Collective started with the idea of a network of professionals supporting one another.
The Jade Collective proudly offers personal services: brow, lash, teeth whitening, spray tanning & more; cosmetic services: cosmetic tattooing; and body art services: piercings and fine line tattoos.
Anything else you would like to share:
IG @thejade.collective
IG @hashtagxhannah
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejadecollectivemd/
Website: thejadecollective.com
Email: thejadecollective@hotmail.com
Discount for TBB Members: $10 off a future service for new clients. Make sure to mention you heard about us through The Beauty Boost and receive $10 off of your service at The Jade Collective.
