Episode 005: #IssaRant: Comparison + Competition in the Henna Community
how to approach the ugly side of the industry
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Welp, I hope y'all are ready to hear me loud and clear from my soapbox because today, I'm running loose and filter free. In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on the unproductive comparisons and unhealthy competition found within the henna community. With the years under my belt as a henna professional, I've seen it all (and felt it all!) - the envy, the insecurity, the shade. Recently I witnessed an interaction between two artists that just made me shake my head, so here I am with my "get your lives right" soapbox delivery, Auntie Chelsea style.
[03:00] Fair Warning: You might not like this episode
[05:28] Envy: It’s a natural feeling to experience, but how you cope with it matters
[09:20] Being on the receiving end of the hate
[12:38] How to effectively handle the challenges of unhealthy competition
[19:18] We’re all responsible for our own success
[22:32] Unpopular Opinion: You don’t deserve success in your business
Join in on the conversation! Have you ever felt this way towards another henna artist? Have you been recipient of this sort of behavior? How did you get through it? How do you think we can move beyond this as a community?
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