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Ep. 223 - Landing A Deal With Walmart With 2 Golden Tickets - Jai Ellis, 5 Star Beauty Collection
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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jai Ellis to the Friends in Beauty guest char. Jai is the Visionary, Founder, and CEO of 5 Star Beauty Collection and EllisJai Unisex Hairline. A trailblazer with over three decades of unwavering commitment to transforming lives, one strand at a time, Jai has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by securing the first-ever major deal with Walmart as an African American woman entrepreneur from the Washington, DC area. This historic achievement not only underscores Jai’s entrepreneurial prowess but also highlights her unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion in the beauty industry.
From humble beginnings at Dean's Hair Salon in Washington, D.C, Jai first honed her craft as a shampoo girl under her mother's guidance. She has since had a multifaceted career spanning civil engineering, chemistry, and perpetual learning & her journey epitomizes resilience and determination. Jai's entrepreneurial odyssey began in 2008 when she identified a glaring gap in the market for skincare and haircare products tailored specifically for men of color with textured hair. As a seasoned cosmetologist, she witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by her clients due to the lack of suitable products. Determined to fill this void, Jai embarked on a journey of creation and innovation, laying the foundation for what would eventually become 5 Star Beauty Collection.
In this episode Jai shares the exciting & challenging journey of landing a deal with Walmart.
Enjoy this episode!!
Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3.
GET BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES - Tell Them Friends in Beauty Sent You
https://kickstartaccountinginc.com
TRAVEL SURVEY - TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS IN BEAUTY
https://bit.ly/FIBTravelSurvey
ENROLLMENT OPEN - TRAILBLAZERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP
https://bit.ly/FIBTrailblazersClub
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST
https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/advertise
LEARN HOW TO RECORD + EDIT A PODCAST IN 7 DAYS OR LESS: https://bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse
FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY
https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty
Additional Resources:
MUST HAVE BEAUTY, PODCASTING, CONTENT CREATION TOOLS, AND BOOKS
https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson
LEARN A NEW SKILL
Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q
SAVE 10% ON MENTED COSMETICS (I’M SHADE D10)
Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481
Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase
Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: https://www.bit.ly/FIBTribe
Social Media Info:
Jai Ellis (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/5starbeautycollection
5 Star Beauty Collection (Website) - https://www.5starbeautycollection.com
Friends in Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty
Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - https://bit.ly/FIBTube
Akua Robinson (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/akuarobinson
Akua Robinson (Website) - https://www.akuarobinson.com
NOTE: I am a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful.
Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of Friends in Beauty, LLC, Akua Robinson Artistry, LLC and/or Akua Robinson.
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Manage episode 424401236 series 2936826
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jai Ellis to the Friends in Beauty guest char. Jai is the Visionary, Founder, and CEO of 5 Star Beauty Collection and EllisJai Unisex Hairline. A trailblazer with over three decades of unwavering commitment to transforming lives, one strand at a time, Jai has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by securing the first-ever major deal with Walmart as an African American woman entrepreneur from the Washington, DC area. This historic achievement not only underscores Jai’s entrepreneurial prowess but also highlights her unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion in the beauty industry.
From humble beginnings at Dean's Hair Salon in Washington, D.C, Jai first honed her craft as a shampoo girl under her mother's guidance. She has since had a multifaceted career spanning civil engineering, chemistry, and perpetual learning & her journey epitomizes resilience and determination. Jai's entrepreneurial odyssey began in 2008 when she identified a glaring gap in the market for skincare and haircare products tailored specifically for men of color with textured hair. As a seasoned cosmetologist, she witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by her clients due to the lack of suitable products. Determined to fill this void, Jai embarked on a journey of creation and innovation, laying the foundation for what would eventually become 5 Star Beauty Collection.
In this episode Jai shares the exciting & challenging journey of landing a deal with Walmart.
Enjoy this episode!!
Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3.
GET BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES - Tell Them Friends in Beauty Sent You
https://kickstartaccountinginc.com
TRAVEL SURVEY - TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS IN BEAUTY
https://bit.ly/FIBTravelSurvey
ENROLLMENT OPEN - TRAILBLAZERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP
https://bit.ly/FIBTrailblazersClub
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST
https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/advertise
LEARN HOW TO RECORD + EDIT A PODCAST IN 7 DAYS OR LESS: https://bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse
FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY
https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty
Additional Resources:
MUST HAVE BEAUTY, PODCASTING, CONTENT CREATION TOOLS, AND BOOKS
https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson
LEARN A NEW SKILL
Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q
SAVE 10% ON MENTED COSMETICS (I’M SHADE D10)
Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481
Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase
Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: https://www.bit.ly/FIBTribe
Social Media Info:
Jai Ellis (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/5starbeautycollection
5 Star Beauty Collection (Website) - https://www.5starbeautycollection.com
Friends in Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty
Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - https://bit.ly/FIBTube
Akua Robinson (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/akuarobinson
Akua Robinson (Website) - https://www.akuarobinson.com
NOTE: I am a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful.
Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of Friends in Beauty, LLC, Akua Robinson Artistry, LLC and/or Akua Robinson.
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