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

Hi Chikaya, do you have a favorite quote or affirmation?
“Thoughts become things.” – Bob Proctor. I am a huge believer that what you put out into the universe can be manifested. I try to speak and think good, positive things because that helps create a positive mindset. I notice when I say I’ll have a good day, that I typically do. When I say I am a money magnet, my business gets an order or I get a random check in the mail. It’s all about how you envision things for yourself.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Metanoia by Chikaya is a natural skincare company. We strive to offer products that are natural and benefitical to your skin with ingredients that you can pronounce. What sets us apart from others is that we are customer focused. We aren’t rigid in what products we offer. If you have certain needs and wants, it just a matter of reaching out and we are always willing to accomodate. We are accessable to our customers and truly care about what they want and need. Every product we have created came from a place of need, there was a problem to cure. We focus our products providing that solution. My business is nowhere near where we a going so I am enjoying the journey. I started this busness with a child under the age of 2, a full time student, full time employee and partner. How I got here today was by trial, error, planning and execution. Many long nights, creating product by hand and packaging orders. Lot’s of hours spent on product research, packing, tools and research to help our business heading in a forward direction. It most certainly was not easy and I approach challanges but planning. Planning helps me to feel like everything isnt up in the air and that I have some control. Lessions I’ve learned along the way is to give myself some grace and to learn to ask and accept help. I want everyone to know that this business is an entire journey of self discovery and growth. The definition of Metanoia is the journey of changing one’s mind, heart, self or way way of life.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
This is a hard one because I’m not the one to get out much but I too am also the one being shown around and introduced to new spots. But if I had to plan something, knowing my best friend we’d enjoy some Pappadeaux because she loves seafood. Hit up Slutty Vegan for some good vegan burgers. We definitely have to hit up Orient Express for the Hibachi. I’ve always wanted to have drinks and maybe dinner at The Sun Dial Resturant overlooking Atlanta. We’d relax at the Jeju Sauna Spa. Ride the ferris Wheel in downtown Atlanta and then smash some things at Outrage-Rage room.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I want to dedicate my shoutout to Iven. Without his push to start this business, Metanoia By Chikaya would not exsist. He planted the seed and I thank him with my whole heart. I also want to thank my person for being my hypeman and thinking that I am amazing, she too is amazing and I am proud of her. My support and encourement consist of family, friends and people whom I’ve never met personally, but my business without them would not be growing and thriving so I humbly thank them as well.

Website: www.metanoiabychikaya.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/METANOIABYCHIKAYA

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chikaya-bolton-40973659/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metanoiabychi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetanoiaByChikaya

Other: metanoiabychikaya@gmail.com 404.590.7304

Image Credits
Photo Credit: Myself.

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