Hennapreneur

The question most artists ask — how do I find my style, how do I stand out, how do I become recognizable — is almost never really about aesthetics. Underneath it, almost every time, is a quieter and harder question: who am I allowed to be if I stop copying what works?

In this episode, Chelsea reframes style not as a visual decision but as an identity practice. Style is not something you add to your work after you've earned enoug...

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.

Anndell jumped right away at the opportunity to work with Chelsea and was very excited to get star...

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.

The 6 Figure Framework can help you to design the most effective b...

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 ...

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...

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.

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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.

Artists will always view their work as flawed. However, the quality of your work should not be solely what your rates are based on. You have ...

Whether you are new to Hennapreneur or have been a part of the community from the beginning, it is important to understand the vision behind Hennapreneur to fully see how it can help you to achieve your business goals. In this episode of Hennapreneur, host Chelsea Stevenson takes a look back at how Hennapreneur got started and the vision that has been propelling the dream forward all along.

Chelsea started her business in 2011 and ...

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.

Before going into the henna business, Shawna worked as a flight attendant, but she wanted a more flexible care...

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.

Chelsea finds that her most successful Hennapreneur s...

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 automat...

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 fo...

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.

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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.

With the volatile market, inflation, and the price of gas, it is more important than ever to make...

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.

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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.

Chelsea shares a story wher...

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.

Chelsea lives a self-honoring lifestyle by using ...

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 ...

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.

When it comes to skydiving, you may think of the parachute as your safety net. While the parachute does provide a level of safety, the truth i...