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

Hi Shaquana, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I actually have a luxe spa and once the pandemic hit I knew I needed to pivot in a way that my business could be sustainable no matter what. Needless to say, since I was already working in the beauty industry and already started dabbling in beauty products but again once the pandemic hit, I felt like getting into cosmetics using the e-commerce route would be best for me. I also wanted a business where I could truly work from anywhere and e-commerce was it.

What should our readers know about your business?
Miller & Co Cosmetics is not the traditional cosmetics brand. We do things the non-conventional way when it comes to this brand. We are most proud of that because we know there’s a lack in beauty brands being christian brands too. We know our audience and how we want to serve them. Miller & Co Cosmetics is a Faith Based Beauty Brand created for Kingdom women who are BOLD & CONFIDENT enough to live with PURPOSE all while being pretty inside and out!

We are about embracing the unique and bold woman that GOD created you to be, while encouraging those around you to do the same! We encourage women to use their dopeness, boldness, and favor to win souls for CHRIST!

Creating this brand was not easy because we don’t do things how the secular world goes about it. We know people might not buy from us because of that but thats more of the reason as to why we do it. We are unapologetic about the brand being a Christian brand. We got to where we are because of hardwork, passion and more importantly GOD. We know that anything that is purposed by GOD cannot fail.

We want the world to know its time to step out of the box, out of your comfort zone and stand out from the crowd. Wear your CROWN and let’s be KINGDOM WOMEN!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would love to take my friends to a spa day at Chateau Elan and enjoy the scenery of the resort all while being catered to with a great message and facial. The next day, I’d take her to LOA where we would get some great grub downstairs then SUN on the rooftop with the pool. I’m a treats person and Georgetown Cupcakes is my absolute fav spot for cupcakes.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My husband, Mandrake Miller is the biggest supports, listener, prayer warrior, everything for my business. He listens to my ideas and gives me his honest opinion no matter what because he wants this business to be successful. He stays up late with me while I work tirelessly on the business. He celebrates my wins no matter big or small. He literally is apart of this business in every type of way and I couldn’t do this without him.

I also want to credit and give recognition to three special women in my life…
Alicia Sandve has been such a great friend during this journey of Miller & Co Cosmetics…she has been pushing me since the beginning to start and continue with this business. She’s the owner of a growing Luxury Jewelry brand Hey Maeve. Her business is growing by leaps and bounds, she has two beautiful little girls and is a wife. She holds multiple hats but still remains a faithful and loyal friend. She always has time to provide insight on business moves and more!!  Because of her, Miller & Co Cosmetics is now “International” and in the Hey Maeve Singapore store.
The next person who without a doubt deserves credit is my Business Bestie & Sister in Christ Shayla Varnado. When I say Boss Babe…she fits the bill. She is the founder of Black Girls Wine and she single handedly created Black Girls Wine Society an organization designed to connect black women around the world that love wine and crave sisterhood. She changed the way black women experience wine. She just recently started/founded Alyahs Consulting, a digital marketing firm that provides innovative marketing + business strategy solutions for businesses that are ready to LEAD their industry all while being a new mom.
She is the person I talk to almost EVERYDAY about EVERYTHING, especially Miller & Co Cosmetics.  She is my prayer warrior, my cheerleader, my accountability partner, my sounding board, my strategist, my friend. 
 
People like Shayla Varnado & Alica Sandve don’t come around everyday. I’m blessed to have them both in my life. 
 
Lastly, my mother is one of my biggest supporters. No matter what, she will buy all the lippies we carry (even though I refuse to charge her). She will go online and buy straight from the site to support the business. She lets everyone know about Miller & Co Cosmetics. 
 
I wouldn’t be anywhere without these people in my life. I’m blessed to have a tribe and a strong foundation of people throughout this journey. 

Website: www.millerandcocosmetics.com

Instagram: @millerandcocosmetics

Facebook: Miller & Co Cosmetics

Image Credits
Blue Franswa

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