We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Mychal-Bella Rayne Bowman a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Mychal-Bella Rayne , looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?
That’s an easy 1…my mom! That’s all I have ever seen. She was business owner of 25 years since the age of 19 who took me & my sister to work with her everyday. I witness the operation of what took to sustain a business early on and I also witness how she responded to environmental changes and strategically rebranded herself which incorporated myself and has brought us here…NC to LA!
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
Be on the lookout for BASICS BY:MYCHAL …my Tailored Skincare Collection. This is a bucketlist checkoff that my mom and i curated back in North Carolina. Originally was going to be called “B2B.’ Every year my mom makes us write down long/short goals. This 1 just happen to get crossed off this year. A time when my first love of acting was place on halt from the strike. We thought the time is now to rebrand. Moreover, I had ask my mom could we purchase a Telsa and she said nahhhh we are about to invest into yourself, your brand. One month later was the evolution of “BASICS BY:MYCHAL.”
Checkout the backstory from the website:
Early on I have always embraced selfcare. Given more attention to my facial appearance, which was something that gave me greater confidence. My mom took notice of how my overall countenance was empowered & we wanted everyone to experience this holistically. We decided to create a skincare line to entice the youth to adopt selfcare as a lifestyle. I wanted a gender free regimen that all ages could enjoy…tailoring it to their individual skin type. Our skincare collection is a reflection of our commitment to selfcare and empowering individuals to embrace their own unique beauty. We created a line that not only caters to different skin types but also aligns with our values of inclusivity and ethical practices. We believe that skincare should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their gender or age. Our products are formulated to address a wide range of skin concerns, from sensitive to problematic acne. They are designed to nourish & revitalize the skin. A product of uber quality yet also sensitive to today’s social consciousness which was the evolution of
BASICS BY:MYCHAL.
~Introducing The Skincare Collection… A Unisex. Cruelty Free. Vegan. Tailored Skincare. Simple. Clean. For All.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Three qualities of knowledge that were most impactful on my journey was to always stay confident in myself. Confidence is key. If you are going to do something do it because the possibilities are endless and no one can stop you. Resilience. Always encompassed that especially when times are tough & the no’s are coming full force but you know there is a yes waiting. Finally, be bold. Boldness is quite the attention getter!
Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?
Everyday people and their holistic experience with selfcare usage of BASICS BY:MYCHAL. A video of their experience to share via our social platforms…. we want to see their countenance change for the better! Our product is more than just the mundane selfcare; it empowers individuals to embrace their own unique beauty. We created a line that not only caters to different skin types but also aligns with our values of inclusivity and ethical practices. We believe that skincare should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their gender or age. Our products are formulated to address a wide range of skin concerns, from sensitive to problematic acne. They are designed to nourish & revitalize the skin. A product of uber quality yet also sensitive to today’s social consciousness. We want to see the holistic experience and we welcome collaborations in this regard. We want to see that healthy and radiant skin along with the confidence.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://basicsbymychal.com/ols/products
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basicsbymychal/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552747850875
- Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mychal-bella-bowman-1269b5225
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/T2QDSWbook8?si=KVNxn5iHQ1LefPpH
Image Credits
Photographer of Headshots: Adam Whitlow Product Photographer: Ereka L. Scales Logo Designer: Ereka L. Scales