We had the good fortune of connecting with Bianca Ellece and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Bianca, we’d love to hear about a book that’s had an impact on you.
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz was truly a game changer for me. The book was recommended by Mega Influencer Mia Ray. As of today, I’ve read the book 3 times and soon to be a 4th. Not only did this book influence the way I run my business but how I deal with life and people on a daily. The 4 Agreements are: -Be Impeccable with your words -Don’t take anything personally -Don’t make assumptions -Always do your best

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Mink By Bink is a Eyelash Line that offers premium mink lash strips at an affordable price. We are flowing right along in year #2 and so far it has been the most rewarding life accomplishment for me. The beautiful women I’ve connected with from California, Las Vegas, New York, Pennsylvania, and so many scattered over the Metro Detroit Area. To build this community and safe space of Love, Support, Wisdom, Creativity and Sisterhood is such a gift to be able to indulge in this energy all day everyday! I literally love it here and its that passion that I believe sets us apart. That same energy is the reason I was able to add Social Media Manager to my lengthy resume this past year. Nothing worth having comes easily. That’s just life but life is also what you make it. I spend more energy on the good. I try to keep the mindset that there are no losses only lessons. Everything has a solution, rather its my desired outcome or not, I cant force anything! What works, will work and what doesn’t…let it go! I want people to know that they can do and be whoever they want to be. Everything that I’m doing currently is new to my world, like this amazing interview. The hustle has always been here but not the purpose. With finding purpose came freedom, experiences, genuine friendships/partnerships, and the ability to make a living with NO CAP! I could never go back, Mink By Bink is here to stay and we like to be SEEN!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
With the summer ahead of us, my absolute favorite place to go to is the Detroit River Walk. I don’t care if its date night, Sunday Funday, or a self care day. Take me to the River! Downtown Detroit is just popping right now and is truly a sight to see. So we would definitely spend time shopping, eating and taking a bunch of selfies downtown. A good self care day with E. Rose (@erose_experience). That woman has healing powers in her hands. We have to meet my best friend Erv at Jovannes for adult conversation wings and lamb chops…please don’t forget the Zip Sauce! Local boutique shopping with some of my favs like Klassy Kellection, Glo By Janae or FAB. The truth is, I am a homebody and due to our recent new normal, you can count on me to make staying in fun. I’ve always been the hostess with the mostess! Bring on game night with tacos and hot wings, brunch with mimomsa’s, self care treatments with my Jafra products, Mink By Bink makeovers, movies, blankets, really good food, drinks and conversation! Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I feel like I’m on stage at the BET Awards nervous, because I don’t want to forget a name! My Angels on Earth! Some I know personally and some I don’t. Its MIA RAY everyday for me! Don’t know her, but the way I run my business, the way I hold my head and flaws up HIGH, she gave me that and some via social media (don’t sleep on it)! To my Mink By Bink Lash Baes! Joe We Did It…and keep doing it every single day! We so up it’s scary! My ambitious clients that allow me to hold the honorable title as Social Media Manager to their Million Dollar Brands (speak it into existence). You are the main reason why I have been able to transition so gracefully into a full time entrepreneur. Lastly, all of the true credit goes to My Savior! This is all his works, I am only a vessel.

Website: www.MinkByBink.com

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Linkedin: https://linktr.ee/HeyBink

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Image Credits
Justin T – @justintgriffenphotos (photographer) Artesia – @makeupartesia (MUA) Rozayy – @luxury.rozay (Mink By Bink Model) Timmy Choo – @timmytips_ (Mink By Bink Lash Bae) Natasha M – @paintedbypaige_ (Mink By Bink Lash Bae) BRI – @_bridanielle (Mink By Bink Lash Bae)

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