Get Your Life 2020: Episode 5 With Abena Boamah
Welcome to Episode 5 of the Get Your Life 2020 Series! Today I’m back on my trusted white couch with the phenomenal Abena Boamah of Hanahana Beauty! Not only have we been friends for a few years, but I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the growth of Hanahana Beauty and the amazing work Abena puts into this movement.
A little bit about my homegirl:
Abena Boamah, M.Ed is a Ghanaian American creative entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and founder of Hanahana Beauty. She has been unapologetic about her identities through all forms of her work. She focuses on showcasing stories of black women globally through visual storytelling as an educational and therapeutic approach, specifically working with marginalized groups from students to adults.
Abena has worked with brands like TedxTudu, Chase Bank, Nike, Apple, Bon Appetit, The Wing, Refinery 29, Glossier and more. Her skills extend to public speaking, photography, video and BTS creative direction, content creation and modeling.
This week, we get into a conversation about her journey, her business - Hanahana Beauty, advocacy and finding your purpose.
In this episode you will learn:
How vulnerability plays a part in the work that we do and the impact we make with our lives and businesses
Why failure is important for your growth
Finding your purpose is only the beginning; hear what Abena and I have to say about new beginnings
Abena breaks down who her mentors are and the importance of guidance on your journey to purpose
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