Abena Boamah-Acheampong is the founder + CEO of Hanahana Beauty, a consciously clean skin care, beauty + wellness brand. As a former 7th grade math teacher and therapist, Abena launched her brand with humanity and intention in mind. Now being sold in stores like Ulta, Hanahana Beauty is quickly on its way to becoming a household name.
In this episode Abena shares:
How she was able to pay the Ghanaian women who produce the raw materials twice their asking price
The skills she learned from being a teacher and therapist that she uses now as a full time entrepreneur
How she’s scaled the brand while staying true to her core values
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Links mentioned in this episode
Hanahana Beauty’s Website: www.hanahanabeauty.com
Hanahana Beauty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanahana_beauty/?hl=en
Abena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanieboamah/?hl=en
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