ELIZABETH PINEDA | NAIL ARTIST AND CREATOR | ANAHEIM, CA
Website: nailsbyelizabeth.bigcartel.com
TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF AND HOW/WHERE YOU GREW UP
TELL US ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY
Some obstacles I have faced are 1) My family. For so long I didn't want to disappoint them and I was always scared to go after what I wanted in fear of them not believing in me. It took awhile for me to realize that I could not continue to let them hold me back. I continuously told myself that I just had to go for it and believe in myself. 2) Hanging with the wrong crowd. Some of my friends didn't react the way that I expected them to. A lot of them at the time didn't have the same mindset that I had, so it was hard for me to talk about my business with them without coming off as a “show off”. I didn't have those encouraging friends who pushed me to do better, but in the end it helped me become stronger and taught me that i can only depend on myself.
HOW WOULD YOU LEVEL UP OTHER WOMEN?
Some recommendations for someone who is interested in a nail career would be to follow some nail artists who inspire you, talk to women who you see are successful and don't be afraid to ask for tips and help. Listening to podcasts is really helpful for me, some of my favorite podcasts are “Women Inspiring Women” by Melani Mitro and “EmpowerHER” by Kacia Fitzgerald. They both talk about women empowerment and really motivate me. I like to listen to podcasts when I need a little reminder to keep going or when i'm practicing some nail art. Some of my fav Instagram accounts to follow are @casualallure who is so motivational and also is so true to herself; @chaunlegend who is an amazing nail tech that works on celebrities, @noodle_yess who is another amazing nail artist, @amyserrano who talks a lot about self love and self care, and @nailthoughts who is a nail tech who has the most amazing, outgoing, funny personality! She was kind enough to start a blog on tips to make your own press ons, tips on packaging, she shares what brands she uses, and even shows some tutorials on nail art. Each of these accounts set an awesome example of why you should just go for your dreams!
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF/BUSINESS IN THE FUTURE (3-5 YRS)
In 3-5 years I see myself owning my own nail salon, owning my own home, creating new nail art in hopes to inspire others, and just all around helping other aspiring nail artists. I get so excited thinking about owning my own salon in the future! My very own salon that I can decorate and call mine! How crazy is that?! I only started my nail journey a year ago, so everyday I still continue to learn something new, set new goals for myself, and grow even more. Every month I set new goals, so I am looking forward to the goals i'll have set for myself in 3-5 years. I just hope to be an example to others and remind them that they can become anything they set their mind to, even if their family/friends don't believe in them.
CAN YOU RECOMMEND A LOCAL SPOT YOU LOVE THAT OTHERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?
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