Virtual Road Trip next stop Polish Poise & Pout in ARIZONA!

I'm happy to introduce Polish Poise and Pout  a lifestyle blog from Arizona! 

(last stop: Lauren a photographer from Utah)

These girls are so stylish and seriously everything they put out on their blog is top notch! Their graphics, colors, and content are clean, stylish, and so well done. 

Another thing I love about their blog is their awesome YOUTUBE video tutorials! 

Their Halloween Makeup tutorial video is my favorite!

All right so let's dive right into the interview!! 

Blog: www.polishpoisepout.com

Tell us a about your blog?

We are a lifestyle brand dedicated to helping the modern woman navigate through life in the most stylishly simple way possible. 

What inspired you to Start your blog?

Each of us are enthusiastic business owners in photography, beauty, and fashion personal styling and we have worked together for two years now. As our friendship and businesses grew, we wanted to have a place online that we could pool our resources together and give women valuable and useful information to create the most dreamy and polished life possible. 

What is your dream, where do you see yourself, and what motivates you to do this every day?

Our dream is to grow our business together (both individually and with PPP) and hopefully share a studio together one day where we can host events, create content for the blog, and collaborate and learn from each other on a daily basis. 

What was your biggest challenge throughout the process of starting and growing your blog?

We all face different challenges in our lives because although we have similar personalities that mesh really well, we have very different lifestyles. 

Rosemary is a mom of six that works from home with her husband,

 Leah is a mom of two that works part time at a salon,

and Lindsey is a single (with manfriend) lady who works a full time office job and is starting her own business part time while working. We juggle around responsibilities and are realistic about expectations. We are very new (we started our blog in October) so we are learning as we go but we have discovered that holidays are crazy and we have to make some sacrifices to PPP if we are all going to stay sane throughout stressful family times. But ultimately we love working together and sharing the things that we are passionate about to other women. 

If you could go back to your former self in the first year when you were starting what would you tell yourself or what advice would you give yourself?

Well, we're still here but I would say probably Prior Proper Planning Prevents Problems. Getting an editorial calendar squared away ASAP is so important and we're working on that now. 

What’s the biggest piece of advice you could give someone who is thinking about starting a blog?

Get help with what you are weak in so you can polish your strengths and let your full potential shine. And just do it! You have nothing to lose! 

Where can we Find and find you at?

Website: www.polishpoisepout.com

Instagram: Instagram.com/polishpoisepout 

My thoughts: 

I just LOVE these girls! How awesome are their future goals and dreams. A studio to host events would be amazing! And everyone would want to come(including me)! I think it's great that they realize they have to be realistic and juggle the blog around life and family. Sometimes it's hard to balance it all. But it sounds like they put what's important in life first! I love their advice to plan out an editorial calendar and they say if you want to start your own blog get help with the tasks you are weakest at but ultimately JUST DO IT! 

Thank you so much for sharing your blog and advice Rosemary, Lindsey, and Leah! I'm obsessed with everything you all do. It's been so fun watching your awesome blog grow so fast! I love learning from your amazing tips and tutorials in beauty, fashion, and everything else!! 

Virtual Roadtrip-1st stop BRINA BOX in Arkansas

 

www.brinabox.com

 

Our first stop begins in ARKANSA with Sabrina Box from BRINA BOX Essential Glamour! The well known lifestyle boutique offering clothes, jewelry, and accessories.
 
Not only is this girl GORGEOUS, she is a stylish stay at home Mom who started her own business. I started following Brina box when she joined Instagram not that long ago. I've watched her grow to over 17,000 FOLLOWERS rapidly! It just shows how amazing she is and how gorgeous her jewelry, accessories and clothing are! This girl is going places!! You will want to go follow her @brinabox on twitter and Instagram.
 
 Let's learn more about Sabrina and her company....

 

Tell us a about Brinabox Essential Glamour?

We are a lifestyle boutique offering clothes, jewelry, accessories and anything else that worthy to cause her to sparkle and shine! At incredibly competitive prices, we take pride in our quality and variety all at affordable prices. Every woman should be able to feel 100% glamorous and not have to break the bank. 

 

What inspired you to start Brinabox?

 I have a passion for fashion. Color, texture, design of it all inspires and ignites my passion every day at work. I truly believe in the successful mother/woman, I work from home and enjoy the ability to raise my kids and pursue my childhood passion to sell pretty things! 

What is your dream, where do you see yourself, and what motivates you to do this every day?

My ultimate dream seems to sometimes have this undeserving overwhelm at times due to the quick growth of the company, I feel so blessed to have made it where I am today. I would love for Brina Box to grow into an empire of beauty and fashion products for millions of women. Someday we will have high end vending machines at major locations for people to shop on a whim and in a hurry for easiest convenience. My motivation comes from my amazing, supportive and loyal followers, I love the social networking end of the business and will continue to drive that passion myself as long as I continue this business.

What was your biggest challenge throughout the process of starting and growing your business?

The biggest challenge I have felt in the process is balancing my home life with my work life. Being home based, I have to remember to designate times for work and times for my family. It’s all about balance and I’m learning that everyday. My children and husband are my priority so finding the choice is easy but the task is at large!

If you could go back to your former self in the first year(s) when you were starting what would you tell yourself or what advice would you give yourself?

Don’t be so hard on yourself! One day at a time! I think I would get so nervous and worried about the little things that really it’s just all part of the process and learning. I’m so grateful for every step this has taken, the burdens have truly been worth the outcome.

What’s the biggest piece of advice you could give someone who is thinking about starting a business?

Start simple. I’m a believer in starting it off very practical and obtainable without having to go into debt for it. I started off this business with a few hundred dollars and had minimal debt to pay it off. Focus on a few stand out, unique products for your name to get out there and not be too confusing. Social networking is your friend and will take you farther than you think. Be resourceful and team up with other fellow entrepreneurs and businesses, it’s a great tool for both of you!

Where can we Find and follow you at?

Instagram and Twitter @brinabox

Website: www.brinabox.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/briesboutique

Thank you so much Sabrina! You are gorgeous, hard working, and inspirational! Thank you for sharing your story and company with us. What a pleasure to interview you! I truly believe you have set impressive goals and will accomplish them!

 

A Few things that stood out to me from her interview:

1) "Every woman should be able to feel 100% glamorous and not have to break the bank."

Well said! And I think Husbands would agree with that! ; )

 

2) I love that she talks about believing in a successful mother/woman. I have a huge passion for helping Moms and women know they can start businesses with or with out children at home. I love the freedom that working from home gives me to be with my children.  I was so glad to hear her say that too.

 

3) I loved that she spoke about the challenge of BALANCE. I too know what a struggle that can be. What great advice she gives to schedule time for work and for family.

 

4) This girl has big dreams and I love that! I love her idea of having high end jewelry in vending machines all around.

5) And last I love that she gives advice to those wanting to start a business. To START SMALL, with little to no debt. And to really use social media to grow your company!

 

Thank you again to Sabrina and good luck to anyone thinking about starting their own business!

 

Head on over to Brinabox.com to drool over all her gorgeous jewelry, clothing, and accessories!

 

 

Virtual Road Trip 50 States

I am so excited to announce that.... I'm going to be doing a VIRTUAL ROAD TRIP!

 I will be interviewing 50 women (one from all 50 states) that are either bloggers or business owners! I have been so inspired by all the women starting their own businesses! I can't wait to be hear all their stories, be inspired, and share it all with you too!

 If you or someone you know is a female entrepreneur, started their own business, blogs or has an inspirational story please email me at laceyplacey@gmail.com.