Written by Bruce “Mr. Old Soul” Avery II
Today, we will be highlighting Houston Business owner Ms. Terri Jefferson, the proud owner and founder of Kingdom Scents. I had the chance to catch up with Ms. Terri the other day and we had a great conversation. The interview went as follows:
BA: Thank you for meeting me, Terri. I know you have a busy schedule. I wanted to know Who has been your biggest supporter or mentor in your journey, and how did they impact your success?
MS. TERRI JEFFERSON: My biggest supporters were my mom and 2 aunties. So far, their encouragement and willingness to help me through the process, whether it's selling the products, helping test products, providing feedback, and even naming the fragrances all play a vital part.
BA: Having Family Support is a great thing to have. Especially when you have no one else. What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned that you would share with aspiring freelancers or entrepreneurs?
MS. TERRI JEFFERSON: Find your passion and go for it. Even if you must start small with limited items. Keep going and believe in yourself, your product, or your service, and keep the purpose at the forefront.
BA: That is a powerful piece of advice to give someone especially if they don't know where to start. So, have you experienced a turning point in your career?
MS. TERRI JEFFERSON: I haven't reached my turning point yet. I'm still in the beginning phases of getting the brand and product out there.
BA: And There is nothing wrong with that, you are still putting your best foot forward, so where did you find the best resources or opportunities to grow your business?
MS. TERRI JEFFERSON: Facebook and word of mouth.
BA: How do you stay motivated and push through challenges as a Black business owner?
MS. TERRI JEFFERSON: Just having faith that I am producing and providing quality products that don't just smell good but also serve a health purpose.
BA: That's one of the most important things to have and keep is your faith. Now when looking back, can you Identify what was the most defining moment in your journey?
MS. TERRI JEFFERSON: No, I haven't had that defining moment yet.
BA: That's okay, it's coming! Can you tell me how your environment or community influenced your success, and what advice would you give to those starting in different areas?
MS. TERRI JEFFERSON: The people I surround myself with share in my vision and purpose when you have that kind of support nothing can stop you.
BA: Ms. Terri, it's been great chatting with you today and I want to thank you again for taking the time out to speak with me today. Your story is inspirational and will be a great way to help inspire and motivate others who are trying to start their own thing before you go where can we find your products.
MS. TERRI JEFFERSON: Kingdomscents23.bigcartel.com
We all have our dreams and aspirations; however, it’s no secret that we sometimes lose our way. That is why it is good to have a support system to help you stay on track and stay motivated. Some of us may not be as lucky as Ms. Terri and have a loving family to fall back on that will help us stay uplifted, but what we do have is ourselves and our faith, and as long as we believe in ourselves and keep our faith strong, we will never truly lose. Ladies and Gentlemen, it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to interview Ms. Terri Jefferson of Kingdom Scents. Kingdom Scents is located in Houston, Texas.
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