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

Hi Marianna, what habits do you feel play an important role in your life?
Habits that helped me succeed included effective time management, setting daily goals, and prioritizing continuous learning to grow my business.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Balance by Marianna J, my line of skincare products that are handmade and suitable for all skin types, whether you’re a man or a woman. I started this business in my freshman year of college, working out of my dorm room. What I’m most proud of is how much care and attention I put into every single product. I don’t do it just for the money; I genuinely enjoy helping people. However, running a business isn’t easy, but I’ve learned to overcome challenges by staying true to my work and maintaining a positive attitude every day. One of my most important lessons is that patience is key, and success doesn’t happen overnight. I believe it’s important to celebrate every milestone in your business and to be grateful for what’s to come.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I am planning to spend a week-long trip in the city with my best friend. During our trip, I would love to take my friend to the best wing spot in town, which is RikosKickinChicken. They have an amazing menu with a variety of foods and great service. It would definitely be our first stop. We also plan to visit downtown to enjoy the music and BBQ. Additionally, we would check out the crosstown concourse for its indoor activities and try out a nice spa place. However, I do like going to Tiktok for most of my outing ideas so we would also adjust our plans from there.

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 recognize my amazing customers and send extreme gratitude for trusting me with your skin. It is nothing more precious than seeing smiles on the face of those who use my products and being able to say I played a huge role with making he/she feel more confident in their skin.

Website: https://thescrubfactory.wixsite.com/balanceskincare

Instagram: balancebymariannaj

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