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Jihan Thompson is the founder and CEO of Swivel Beauty, the only beauty marketplace solely dedicated to helping Black women find and book vetted, talented stylists. Stay Connected: Swivelbeauty.com. Subscribe to Beepodcast Newsletter for updates, special events and be a part of this vibrant community of change-makers. Don't miss out! Tune in to the "Black Entrepreneur Experience" podcast, and be sure to subscribe, share, and listen to our episodes as we navigate the path to entrepreneurial greatness together. Your support helps us amplify the voices and stories that need to be heard. Together, we can create a thriving ecosystem of Black entrepreneurship. Subscribe to our Newsletter https://www.drfrancesrichards.com/ for updates, special events and be a part of this vibrant community of change-makers. Don't miss out! Tune in to the "Black Entrepreneur Experience" podcast, and be sure to subscribe, share, and listen to our episodes as we navigate the path to entrepreneurial greatness together. Your support helps us amplify the voices and stories that need to be heard. Together, we can create a thriving ecosystem of Black entrepreneurship.
*This conversation took place in 2018. There are 3 ways to get an investor "Yes" when fundraising. Here's what you'll learn from Jihan Thompson, founder of Swivel Beauty: The 3 different Yes' you can get from an investor. How it helped her to pitch better. Self-care tips while you're fundraising. And so much more... Join the F*ck 4% Movement: shegetsshitdone.com/join Have feedback, a show topic you want us to cover, or just want to say hi: tribe@shegetsshitdone.com
Interview with Jihan Thompson Jihan Thompson is the co-founder and CEO of Swivel Beauty, the only beauty marketplace solely dedicated to helping black women find and book vetted, talented stylists who are skilled at working with textured hair (natural or relaxed). She's passionate about addressing the beauty needs of women of color, which have been overlooked or treated as an afterthought for far too long. Prior to launching Swivel Beauty, Jihan spent nearly a decade as a magazine editor at top women's magazines, including Oprah Magazine, Marie Claire, and Glamour. Now, she's committed to making sure black women have the beauty experience they deserve. Swivel has been profiled in The New York Times, Fast Company, and Elle, to name a few, and was selected for Sephora's Accelerate Program as one of the next generation's beauty industry leaders. May 2020 with Miki Wright Go to BeautySuperStars.com and listen to Miki Wright's podcast focused on race and diversity in the beauty industry. We'll be talking about her all month long as she reviews the beauty industry's successes and failures since George Floyd's death. This week's episode is titled Fighting for Equality with Jalia Pettis. Go to BeautySuperStars.com to learn more, listen, watch and participate in these conversations! News from TheTease.com https://www.thetease.com/these-five-stylists-just-won-a-year-long-mentorship-with-tabatha-coffey/ https://www.thetease.com/the-monthly-edit-every-product-our-editors-loved-in-april/ https://www.thetease.com/beauty-industry-group-taps-brandon-hutchins-as-president-of-professional-brands/ https://www.thetease.com/5-hair-products-from-aapi-owned-brands-you-need-now/ Continue the Conversation Connect with Jihan Thompson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swivelbeauty/ (@swivelbeauty) Website:http://www.swivelbeauty.com ( swivelbeauty.com) Find More from TheTease: Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ (KellyEhlers) Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: http://www.thetease.com/ (TheTease.com) Email: VolumeUp@TheTease.com
*This interview was originally recorded in 2018. I have been rejected by TONS of investors! From my 1st business at 19 to my last company where I raised from VCs. At some point, we started putting conversion rates on the pipeline of investors from outreach to conversations to checks closed. This forced us to think logically through the No's instead of taking it personally. However, I didn't know to do that until years into pitching! More importantly, I wish I would have known that EVERY single investor meeting could become a Yes. The “Yes” may not be a check but there are SOOO many other invaluable things that you can gain from investor meetings that can help move your business forward. If you're a female founder fundraising, you should be looking for your “Yes” in EVERY single investor. Learn how from Jihan Thompson, founder of Swivel Beauty: What to do before every investor meeting to get a Yes even if it's not a check. How to be prepared for and treat No's Questions to ask when you get a No How No's can make your pitch better Self-care tips for handling constant rejection to keep you going Subscribe & Rate Now. #getsshitdonepodcast Learn More About the Get Sh!t Done: shegetsshitdone.com Have feedback, a show topic you want us to cover, or just want to say hi: tribe@shegetsshitdone.com
Imagine going to the hair salon and not having to endure painfully long waits. Imagine traveling anywhere in the world and finding a skilled stylist knowledgeable about your hair type and texture leaving you with beautiful healthy hair. Jihan Thompson left a successful career as a magazine writer and editor to found Swivel Beauty with her co-founder, Jennifer Lambert, to do just that. Swivel Beauty is a mobile app that enables women of color to discover and book the best stylist and salon for their hair type and desired hairstyle. Since its launch, Swivel Beauty has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Fast Company, and the New York Times. Find links and show notes at https://breakconcrete.com/bc027 Topics Covered: Why Jihan ventured into entrepreneurship Jihan and her co-founder’s journey launching and building the Swivel Beauty app Swivel Beauty’s competitive edge over other booking apps How to use the Swivel app Cities where you can find Swivel Beauty Finding funding for Swivel Beauty Advice for women of color founders seeking investors How Jihan and Jennifer rebounded from fumbles Jihan’s vision for how Swivel Beauty will change the hair and beauty industry for Black women Swivel Beauty’s future plans for growth Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakconcrete/ Twitter https://twitter.com/BreakConcrete/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/breakconcrete/ E-mail feedback to breakconcrete@gmail.com. If you like this episode, please leave a review and rating.
Episode summary: Jennifer takes listeners through the journey of transitioning from working as a corporate lawyer to founding a business she’s super passionate about. She talks about her process of getting out of her own way to start the business, and how important it was for her to have a solid business partner, a strong network of people and strong female role models leading the way. About our Guest: Jennifer Lambert is the co-founder and COO of Swivel Beauty, an app that connects women of color with hair stylists and hair stylists with clients seeking their services. The business empowers women of color by moving toward a world where it’s just as easy for women of color to find talented, affordable and skilled stylists as it is for women of any other ethnicity. She is also a Harvard-trained lawyer, specializing in general corporate mergers and acquisitions as well as cyber security law before leaving to start Swivel. Insights from this episode: Secrets behind asking for help Strategies for growing your brand Tips for vetting your partners Tips for becoming the founder of a business Strategies for navigating the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship Strategies for pinning down your business priorities Quotes from the show: On working in corporate law: “I would be there five nights in a row until 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning and just be like what if I was doing something for myself?” - Jennifer Lambert, Episode #152 On the absence of beauty tech products geared toward women of color: “We saw this huge opportunity in the existing products that were out there.” - Jennifer Lambert, Episode #152 On staying motivated when Swivel first launched: “The soulessness of corporate law and the excitement and opportunity of starting a new venture: That alone was fuel to keep the fire going for a while.” - Jennifer Lambert, Episode #152 “I’m being more aware of wellness and making some time for myself each day.” - Jennifer Lambert, Episode #152 “The secret is you’re never really ready, you just have to do it.” - Jennifer Lambert, Episode #152 “I try to live in a way that I’m leaving positive residue on people.” - Jennifer Lambert, Episode #152 Resources mentioned: Zapier Appsee Instagram Favorite book: Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes Favorite quote: “People won’t remember what you said, but they’ll remember how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou 3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Get over the stuff that’s preventing you from accepting yourself Do the things that you want to do even if they’re scary Get out of your own way Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001 Jennifer Lambert: https://www.swivelbeauty.com/ info@swivelbeauty.com www.instagram.com/swivelbeauty - shoot them a DM Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.
In today’s episode of Beyond the Business Suit we are continuing with our Black Girl Magic series where we are featuring some black women who have created businesses targeting black and brown women. Today I’m featuring Jihan Thompson, co-founder of Swivel Beauty. If there is...
Meet two ladies who saw a void in the hair community and decided to fill it—with an app! Yes hons, finding a solid stylist is tops for their clients. SWIVEL BEAUTY aims to take you from looking for a hair stylist to booking one in just a few minutes. Oh, and I also booked an appointment through this app. My hairdo is scheduled for next week. I’ll have to tell you how it goes!
We sit down for a talk about hair and hurdles in your business with Jihan and Jenny, co-founders of Swivel Beauty. Swivel Beauty is an app to discover and book the best stylists for textured hair. Whether you're on the hunt for a new stylist or just want to add more variety to your beauty team, they've got you. Search for top-rated salons and stylists (including those who come to you!) by hair type and desired style on their app. If you have textured hair, the struggle is no longer real.
Today in the guest chair we have Jihan Thompson. Jihan Thompson is a magazine editor turned entrepreneur, out to disrupt the haircare industry. She co-founded the company, Swivel Beauty, Inc., which wants to make it easier for women of color to build a beauty team that meets all their needs while also helping talented stylists behind the chair find new clients. Swivel's goal is to create a curated, referral-based experience so women can avoid useless trial and error in the beauty department. Prior to launching Swivel, Jihan was the Health Editor for O, The Oprah Magazine. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Pennsylvania. On this episode, Jihan shares: The first steps she and her business partner Jennifer Lambert took to take Swivel Beauty from idea to business How she juggled creating the Swivel Beauty, Inc. while working as a busy Health Editor at for O, The Oprah Magazine The catalyst that made her finally say: “Yes, I can do this.” Swivel Beauty’s approach to building strategic relationships with stylists and salons The surprising online resource that’s been a lifesaver in her business Listen on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode: Swivel Beauty Rent The Runway Project Entrepreneur Yahoo Beauty covers Swivel Lenny Letter covers Swivel NY Times covers Swivel Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Important Announcements: If you’re interested in growing your business and brand using the powers of Instagram, register for MASTER THE GRAM. Master The Gram is the ultimate Instagram course for business owners who want to attract their true fans and turn them into loyal, returning customers. In a series of four modules, plus a bonus module, you will learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your brand, drive traffic to your site and increase your income. REGISTER HERE: http://sidehustlepro.co/masterthegram Side Hustle Pro is now over 1000 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/mastermind Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro