339: From Ghana To Ulta: How Hanahana Beauty’s Founder Is Expanding Her Brand
Side Hustle Pro
Nicaila Matthews Okome | Side Hustle Pro Media
4.8 • 1.8K Ratings
🗓️ 15 February 2023
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
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:
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How she was able to pay the Ghanaian women who produce the raw materials twice their asking price
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The skills she learned from being a teacher and therapist that she uses now as a full time entrepreneur
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How she’s scaled the brand while staying true to her core values
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Hanahana Beauty’s Website: www.hanahanabeauty.com
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Hanahana Beauty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanahana_beauty/?hl=en
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Abena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanieboamah/?hl=en
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