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

Hi Maya, what do you think makes you most happy? Why?
I enjoy the entire creative process of my brand and making the products but i genuinely believe being able to help others is what makes me happy. I feel most content when new or recurring customers come back to me with feedback on the product(s) that I made for them that helped with whatever skin or hair problem they were experiencing.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Having the amount of control over what I want to do and already do in terms of my craft creates a drive for discipline and consistent motivation and I think those qualities overflow into other aspects of my life such as me being a full time student and my personal character development. I believe being a business owner comes with challenges no matter how long you’ve been in the field but staying faithful and in tune with yourself and whatever Source you give thanks and pray to will help overcome any challenge. Staying connected to the helpful resources around you can and will help you too. The creative process is what I get most excited about when it comes to my brand. I make all the products from scratch, by hand, and I look at that as my form of true artistry. I also am the creative director for the brand as well so however I want my promotion photoshoots and video shoots to go, I have complete control of that. Some times I’m the photographer and videographer for the brand depending on if I feel like I need more creative heads apart of what I’m trying to accomplish visually. I make all the product labels myself, I market the brand myself, I do all the hands on and behind the scenes parts of the brand myself most of the time; so the entire creative process is in my hands and my control and thats what gets me most excited and I want the world to know that I put my all into it, just so it can help others — there is no half stepping on this end.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’d dedicate this shoutout to everyone who has made a purchase and everyone who has had even just as much as a conversation with me about the brand. The support that I receive, in all aspects not just monetary, is appreciated beyond words. Shout out to y’all because without the customers and supporters I would not know if I would be able to satisfy my audiences needs. Most importantly, I want to give a shoutout to the people who are closest to me, who constantly pour support, love, and positive energy into me and my craft; they know who they are.

Website: https://www.celestialhairskin.com/

Instagram: @CelestialHairSkin

Image Credits
photography credits: @delanorichardsofficial @rich336 @celestialhairskin

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