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

Hi Mikeia, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I always had a thing for art and I think of makeup as a blank canvas where you get to create and express yourself with the help of the beautiful features we already have. I would do my own makeup get questions about it or give tips and took a hobby and turned into a business.

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.
My business Bausy Looks is really something I hold dear to me and I’m proud of. It hasn’t always been easy of course but as long as I stay in my lane and focus on being consistent and perfecting my craft only success came come from it. I’ve come a long way in specializing in soft glams and natural looks and I feel that is what sets me apart from the rest. And more services are to come including needless lip fillers, brows and more so stay tuned!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m located in Richmond, VA. First, we could start off the day by going to First Watch for breakfast. Following by great facials at Glo Med Spa where you can catch a relaxing vibe. We have Wick and Sip which is great for candle making. Narwhals which we can enjoy rolled ice. The Park RVA which is a social club and adult arcade. Do a little bit of shopping at the mall, or escape rooms for more thrilling fun. Plaza Azteca is great if you enjoy Mexican food or Magginoes for Italian.

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 would like to give recognition to both my parents, family members and of course my closet friend Shiyah. They deserve all the credit, cause no matter the ups and downs of my business they are always there to support and stay right by my side.

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