We had the good fortune of connecting with Chastity Solomon and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Chastity, how did you come up with the idea for your business?
This question is an awesome question because Hemp and the cbd world actually wasn’t an industry that I was love with, but I knew many people that enjoyed the industry and saw it in different light, one person was my husband he is from Cali so that is a normal way of life out there . I hated the smell of Hemp and Marijuana and never understood what people got out it.
Fast forward I started following a big influencer on instagram that was actually helping people with credit repair but started to teach people about Hemp I was really impress so I decided to order her hemp body scrub and was more impress by how it made me feel. Long story short she stop selling the product. A few days later I was on the bed thinking about the the body scrub and my husband was in the back playing music smoking. I remember shaking my head because I smell the marijuana and saying to myself this stuff “stink soo bad these people are delusional” lol When I mentioned the word delusional to myself I kept repeating ” they living an illusion” I ran to the bathroom and grab the empty container of the body scrub to read the back and said to myself . I’m going to make my own scrub I’m about to turn something I hate s0 much into profit like turning lemons into lemonade. I grab a note book and start coming up with names that relates to Hemp and how it makes you feel. I came up with 4 scrubs Illusion, Pretty Calm, Dream, and Mesmerize each one had it’s own identity with colors and scents . Mind you I didn’t have a name yet for the Brand until the next day when I was in the shower and I ask myself what should I call this company and god spoke to me and said call it HEMPNOTIC . yessss HEMPNOTIC
Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
What set me apart for others I’m not a dull skincare line I’m always thinking ahead and out the box. I’m very innovative and love to create creative content that speak to the product. I will make you think about what I post not just the product. I’m also driven to succeed if one thing don’t work I will go back to the drawing board. I over come my challenges by revisiting the idea. I have learned that it’s timing and timing makes a difference what don’t work today may work later so don’t give up. Sometimes you may buy an outfit without the matching shoes you may not find that shoe until later and that’s ok that don’t mean not to buy the outfit. Words are powerful so what think and speak you are.
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?
I’m a native from Atlanta and in my eyes Atlanta is gorgeous
When you visit me I always have a Welcome to Atlanta Table
That’s a table at my house with chicken wings with all flavors and other snacks
We will visit Stone mountain climb the mountain to see the beautiful of Atlanta.
We would drive around the perimeter to see the city my favorite view is coming from 20 west the view is impeccable when you see the view from the sky and it sink down into the forest .
I love the Coke Factory after we leave there we will go out to eat at the Sundial for more amazing views of the city.
We would also go into buckhead and dine at 5 church or The Toast
Atlanta have tons of festivals so I know we would hit up the Jazz fest or Jazz in the Alley in Norcross
My go to is Alpharetta I love the houses out there and dining its soo much to see. I like it simple but fun.
Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I want to shout out The GOAT G.O.D without him giving me the mind to think out the box coming up with a creative brand and just being alive.
Shout out to my Mom and Dad both are deceased but both my mom was very crafty and creative my dad was a show stopper he was not shy and enjoyed entertaining which I include in my content daily.
Shout out to my step dad Bryant Allen for being such an awesome dad, thank you for your love, wisdom and support.
Shout out to my kids Allen Amaya and Ariel and husband Anthony Solomon I do this for them thriving for freedom wanting them to have the best in life
Shout out ot my Sister and Nieces Candice Caila and Cannedy I love yall to pieces for testing all my products and sitting in on the development of Hempnotic Skincare
Shout out to my assistant IVA SMITH from Philly I met her on Social media. she is soo amazing and without her Hempnotic labels visuals wouldn’t be here she works so hard to make sure Hempnotic stay relevant. She is also very encouraging and motivating.
Shout out to Trina Kendrick, Shae Dunn Jermaine Sain (When we speak T.V) they been with me since day one always supportive friends that always rock with me.
Shout out ot my IG fam and Crew the Fantastic 4 Dashtee Customs , Warrior dreams cosmetics Blu Haze Clothing and Magnificent Mo for the love and support always dropping great business Gems and holding Hempnotic down.
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