Tell us a little about yourself and the road that led you to starting Ranavat Botanics. What inspired you to make skincare products? My mother-in-law, a veteran esthetician, was battling hyper pigmentation and tried all the products in her spa without results. On a trip to India, she discovered Ayurvedic natural ingredients and was amazed [...]
I've learned to wear a lot of hats while starting my business: bookkeeping, marketing, advertising, social media, website creation, business development, sales, etc. Everyday there's something new, but there's only ONE thing that I've decided to outsource—Search Engine Optimization. Yes, SEO—it's freaking hard! And it's something that is next on my list to hand off. [...]
Surprise, surprise, Google has an update planned for it's search algorithm. It happens often, but this one is kind of a big deal—like re-think your entire web presence big. Last year, Google rolled out an update that prioritized websites that are optimized for mobile devices. In about four months, Google will update its algorithm in a [...]
I met Laura many years ago in college, and we both happened to move to New York City around the same time after finishing school. She now lives in Chicago, where she launched her interior design business, Outline Interiors. And I might be biased since we’re old friends, but I have to say, her work [...]
Every day is a new adventure (and sometimes it's a new challenge), but to start each morning in a way that sets up my day for success, I have a ritual: 1. Be Kind You never know who is dealing with a bad day, week, month, year...and a little kindness can go a long way, [...]
There's nothing that resets my brain and gets me ready for the coming week like waking up before dawn and hitting the beach at sunrise. It affords me a chance to slow down, take a deep breath and feel gratitude for all the amazing people and opportunities in my life. Morning routines are vital for [...]
"Become comfortable with being uncomfortable. ... Push yourself out of your comfort zone. Everyone constantly learns something new, and it is never silly to ask for help."
Starting a business is hard. Starting a business can feel almost impossible. Because you will have point where you fail miserably. You won't just have a bad day, you'll have the worst day. The kind where you're not sure if you should get out of bed. You'll question whether clean hair is really necessary for [...]
"Don't be afraid to try something new and step out of your comfort zone."
"I love that I am the one that calls the shots. I love that I have the control over who I chose to work with. I love that I was able to create a team and pick and chose who I get to create with on a daily basis. From manufacturers to vendors to clients. I am in contact with beautiful people everyday and that’s purely because I set a standard for myself and my brand."
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