We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Monique Smith a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Monique, we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?
After enduring years of both mental and physical abuse, I found that I was no longer able to love the woman I saw in the mirror. One day, I made the decision to shed all of my clothing and refuse to walk away from the mirror until I could truly fall in love with my reflection. This process required me to love every aspect of myself, including every scar, stretch mark, and pound I had gained. In the end, I was able to cultivate a newfound appreciation for my body and all that it had been through, leading me to a place of self-love and acceptance.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
Monique B.Smith is the owner of Flourish Hair Care. Her mission is to create healthy and positive self-esteem through her craft as a cosmetologist. Monique believes that beauty begins the moment you accept who you are, what you can do, and how you can accomplish life goals. As a convicted/converted felon Monique has used her life experience to inspire other women who have faced trials and let them know that there is a triumph after tragedy.
In July of 2019, she was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer. In fear of losing her hair, she created Flourish a Natural Hair Growth Oil with a DHT blocker that prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth. Since her official launch in November 2020, she has helped many clients who suffer from hair loss regain their confidence.
Monique is a professional Life and Business Coach, as well a Motivational Speaker, she has an Associates’s Degree in Business Management & Marketing. She is the founder of Pamper Me Pretty, a not-for-profit organization that teaches young girls ages 7-17 how to maintain positive self-esteem. She has gаіnеd lоtѕ оf еxреrіеnсе іn lіfе аnd her mission іs tо hеlр mоrе tееnаgе girls іn асhіеvіng thеіr drеаmѕ in lіfе. Aѕ a mоtіvаtіоnаl ѕреаkеr, she аlwауs teaches thаt уоu ѕhоuld nеvеr lеt thе unеxресted ѕtор уоu. Her lifelong goal is to empower, encourage, motivate and push teenage women forward to manifest their dreams. She is the lead vocalist at the Apostolic House of God under the leadership of Rev. Velma Black-Smith. She is the mother of three handsome boys and 3 grandsons. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her closest friends.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
My determination to never give up. My ability to thrive in any situation.
My never ending faith.
Who has been most helpful in helping you overcome challenges or build and develop the essential skills, qualities or knowledge you needed to be successful?
I have an amazing tribe of ladies who keep me accountable. They motivate me, encourage me and help keep me grounded. We meet weekly to support one another’s goals.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.flourish-haircare.com
- Instagram: Flourishhealthyhair
- Facebook: Monique Smith
- Other: https://youtu.be/StPD5YxLzKU?si=lrmO_tt03ZXsajWP
Image Credits
14th Photography where listed
