I have manifested a steady, infinite source of money for me and my family.
Money keeps coming to me constantly and in big amounts because I deserve it.
As a result, I am able to get whatever I want and need.
My bank account balance keeps increasing.
2019 is very personal, i owe myself alot.
Do anybody got so good recommendations for professional photograph retouchers? This man tried to make look like a whole different race š. I told him to just focus on the skin (Smooth it out), Take care of the flyaways and smooth my makeup a bit. Tell me why I look like a whole different skin tone š. I was like who is this women? Itās 2020 and yāall still donāt know how to work with black women skintone?
Thank you! Is it okay if you could give me a bit of advice? I think I want to take the suggestions Iāve read on free styling for more of a spoiled girlfriend route instead of being a sugar baby but Iām going to start free styling this weekend and I wanted to know if you had any other important suggestions you would like to offer.
Note: I want to add that this person sent me a personal message (before sending me this ask) so I will be a addressing a few things that werenāt included in the ask. Ā
My biggest suggestion to you is to remember that free-styling is usually a numbers game. You may not hit it big on your first day/night out so donāt give up on your first try. The first few times youāre out free-styling is really just about you getting use to it and getting comfortable with talking to men. A lot of girls give up on free styling too soon because they didnāt reap any rewards the first or second time they tried. DONāT BE THAT GIRL. Donāt give up on it. Ā
Now onto my suggestions: Ā
Plan ahead.Ā Pick out the places youāre going to visit ahead of time (donāt wait until Thursday night to start looking). I like to pick out a few places to go to that are all close to one another or a place that may have multiple bars/lounges/etc. That way if one place is dead (or I need to get away from a man) my entire night isnāt a total bust because I have multiple places/areas to go to. Ā
Be sure to look at the photos (my favorite place to do this is Yelp because people arenāt trying to stunt on Yelp like they do on IG lol) get an idea of the kind men that frequent this establishment (look at how theyāre dressed). You may also get an idea of the attire you should be wearing (if you were unsure). Ā
A quick note on attire: I personally like to dress a bit more on the āconservativeā side when I free-style; instead of a mini skirt, itās knee length, makeup may be the ābombshellā look (especially if Iām going out at night), but itās done in more neutral colors, etc. Ā
Look at the menu. Aim for places that are $$$ or $$$$ on Yelp, Open Table, TripAdvisor. Even better is to look for places that are recommended for business travelers (if thatās your type). Knowing what youāre going to order ahead of time also makes things easier (Iām one of those people that will read the entire menu 3 days before I go lol). Ā
Have some money with you. Enough to at least buy yourself 2 drinks and a tip. Hopefully you wonāt need it, but you never know. Sometimes itās a slow night, and this is just my personal opinion but I feel like if youāre sitting at a bar with a glass of water or club soda and lime, itās a tell-tale sign to a trained eye that says āI have no money and Iām waiting on someone to buy me a drink.ā Ā
Be nice to bartender/waitress.Ā Make some small talk during the ādownā times when you donāt have any POTS to talk to. The bartender/waitress may end up being your best resource when it comes to free styling. Remember, they work here and they know everyone that comes here. And when they see a pretty woman sitting at the bar theyāre already halfway assuming that youāre there to catch a man with money. And in this case, the stereotype works in our favor. Usually if youāre nice to them (and tip them well) theyāll be nice to you and ātipā you well. Theyāll let you know the best day to do your āhuntingā and theyāll let you know who you should avoid and you should chat up. Ā
Also, know when to leave the bar/lounge/lobby. Sometimes itās just a bad night. Maybe the bartender is being an ass or youāre not meeting any POTs. Pay for your drink and just try another place. Donāt feel like youāre stuck to one place just because it was your first choice. Ā
Now, I know that you were nervous about what to actually say so Iām going to make another post about what to do once youāve gotten a guyās attention!Ā Ā
⨠Iām getting quality ļæ¼clients who book multiple hours + overnights, with gifts, sponsorship, and trips ššøāØ
⨠Iām moving away from toxic ad platforms and social media/review culture šøāØ
⨠Iām cultivating my brand to a style thatās original, 10/10š„š„, and highly regarded šøāØ
⨠Iām providing the best life for me that requires no excuses or apologizes šøāØ
Disclaimer: This is purely for me, do not come on here with any judgement about how Iām choosing to conduct business. If you see anything here that might be helpful to you, then by all means, implement it. If not, move on.
Changing (Back) My Wardrobe
Iām going back to dressing how I normally did when I was freestyling and just in my regular life for events and such. Dressing how I originally did. Time to bring out the Victoria Beckham, Cushnie et Ochs, Brandon Maxwell, Milly, Roksanda, Stella McCartney, and Jason Wu pieces that have been just sitting in my closet. Iām also going to hold back on certain shoes because they look so trashy now.
New Photos & Photography Styles
Black Lotus ā For sultry images. Will be doing in the next 2 months with very dark and classic pieces.
AT Glamour London ā For glossy and polished photos. Heās lovely to work with and I canāt wait to collaborate with him again. I canāt use the past photos he shot of me (even though theyāre sooo amazing) for privacy reasons. Iāll be doing so when next in London in the next couple of months.
Hello Miss - For the really light and vibrant style. Iāve sort of just missed his Canadian tour since I was away. Heās still available for another week, but our schedules are conflicting, itāll have to be if heās back next year (unless I tour Australia early next year).
Inamorata Photo - For the pov aesthetic. Specifically āThe Dateā package. Iām thinking February 2020 since Iāll definitely be in NYC.
Strategic Engagement
I currently try to follow all SWās that follow me, however I really canāt relate to some of the content on my timeline. I feel like it comes across as rude to not follow back a SW that follows you, and I feel almost guilted into following back girls that are new and have no following. I genuinely would love to RT and support everyone, but some of the content does not match up with my intended branding and Iām 1) not trying to get shadowbanned for RTing nudity/profanity/pretty much anything that goes again twitter guidelines and 2) the content is not something that MY targeted audience would appreciate or interact with. Yes, this totally sounds like a whorearchy thing, and maybe it is. I feel like no one is willing to admit it, but I simply canāt relate to a lot of the people on the platform. As terrible as it sounds, I have to stop interacting indiscriminately. Perhaps I should start utilizing the mute button.
Advertising
I still have to figure this one out since Iām not a fan of advertising. I made a lot last year and I basically never advertised. A good chunk of my income this year has come from monthly āarrangementsā, my regular clients that I met last year from not-advertising, and touring Asia & Europe. Iām thinking Iād like to start advertising in the US as a large percentage of my North American clients are from the US and far outweigh my clients from Canada. However, the well known sites are not an option for me considering there are raids with Eros and Iām not interested in providing my ID to multiple sites. Tryst works locally and in Asia, but itās otherwise useless elsewhere. Slixa is a waste of time and gets almost no traffic, plus theyāre very discriminatory (thatās a conversation for another day). I really like Scarlet Blue for when Iām touring Asia & Europe. I got the required vouches for P411 but Iām not sure if I want to give up my ID to use it; Iāve heard varying feedback and opinions from providers, some love it and others absolutely loathe it. I also canāt guarantee that they wonāt have the same issue as Eros or TER. At this point, Twitter might be my best bet which brings me back to my dilemma of hating social media. However, Iāll try my best to push out content and build a following.
Touring Internationally For Events
This is general advice and can be implemented by anyone. Itās tried and true, I did this. This, by far, has been the most lucrative aspect of this industry. Itās extremely tiring both physically and psychologically, but last year I toured for 2 months, took a two month break, then toured for another 4 months; I was basically a shell of myself by the end, but I made a tremendous amount of money and made great connections for personal life and work life. I did a similar thing this year, but the longest Iāve gone is a month and a half straight without a break, and I think for my own sanity Iāll try not to over exert myself going forward. Iāll probably make a separate post about touring.
One thing to keep in mind, touring is VERY expensive. Not only are you paying (or getting someone else to pay) for flights and accommodations, but youāre also paying to get into these events. There are expenses attached to going out to meet people. You canāt just go and stay in your hotel room all day. The only reason I can justify spending what I spend is because I almost always make back 4x what I spent, typically more.
Touring somewhere specific two or three times, possibly more, is a good idea. Once when thereās a known event or influx, and another time when itās devoid of travellers or event-goers. Iāll give examples of what I did last year and this year. For Singapore, go during April for the Yacht Show, in September for the Grand Prix, and then also going in June/July and November when there is essentially nothing going on aside from locals, expats and business travellers.
Try to diversify where you go and coordinate the events so you can constantly tour for prolonged periods of time. If youāre crazy like me, you can try this and I guarantee youāll make an absolute killing. In fact, this is pretty much all Iāve done this year and Iām making good money. Expect to be away for 2-3 weeks. Go to Hong Kong end of March for Art Basel, head to Singapore afterwards for Yacht Show. You can go back home at this point to rest and gather yourself and prepare for the next phase. Expect to be away for 4-10 weeks. Head to Cannes/Monaco for the Film Festival and Grand Prix. Head to Paris straight afterward for the French Open. Take a one week break then head to Switzerland for Art Basel. Take a 2 or 3 day break then head to London for Royal Ascot and overall heauxing in the city. Take another one week break then head to Paris for HCFW. Leave on the last day and head back to London for Wimbledon. By the end, that will have been about 8-9 weeks. You can vacation or just go home at this point. I came home after Wimbledon this year and didnāt work for the rest of July or August. Basically, this has proven to work since Iāve donāt it twice so Iām thinking Iāll be implementing it again for next year and possibly the year after if Iām still in the industry.
Attending Events For Personal Reasons
TED is something Iāve been going to for fun and because I personally enjoy it. Itās mostly dominated by men and theyāre everywhere. A lot of people within tech and other industries. Iāve met a few āclientsā, who donāt know theyāre clients through attending. Itās somewhat of a mistress or part-time girlfriend situation with them. I want to start attending more conferences and events of this nature. Iām going to look into doing anything having to do with the non-profits, NGOās, and charities. Iāll have to find a way to attend more galas and invite-only fundraisers. This is, however, more for social climbing for personal and business relationships.
i am a divine being.
i am consistently divinely guided & protected.
i attract an abundance of wealth, an abundance of love, an abundance of prosperity, & an abundance of blessings every single day.
i am the creator of my reality.
i am healthy physically, mentally, emotionally, & spiritually.
i am in tune with myself.
i continue to heal, grow, & progress, & i allow myself to do this.
i am warm & kind to others, but set firm & tangible boundaries.
i align myself with my values, & with the values of my highest self.
if it is meant for me it will come to me, & if not, something better is on its way to me.
i am one with my power: my mind, my body, my soul, & my spirit are aligned.
i free myself of resistance & all which no longer serves me.
thank you universe, i am eternally grateful š¤šŖ
My Twitter is to grow my business not another provider. (No offense)
I repost other girls shit and they never repost mine. Which I donāt even care but I notice it. So this is why Iām limiting my Rts. I created it to interact with my clients.
Support a fellow black business owner š¤
For those who donāt know, I launched my hair care company not too long ago. Iām currently selling a unisex hair & beard growth serum thatās all natural, high quality, coconut oil free, and makes your beard & scalp feel like itās chewing minty fresh gum š„°
I make everything by hand, my formula came from my own creativity and research (I didnāt buy from a private label like most new hair care companies are doing).
As someone who suffers from extreme shedding due to old chemical burns from the relaxers I used to get, breakage because my natural hair is super dry and super, gross dandruff thatās induced by stress - I can honestly say that my oil is pretty bomb and it can alleviate any mild scalp issues like dryness, flakes and itchiness. As for beards, this oil will give you an extra boost if your main problem is shedding.
This serum contains several different carrier and essential oils that promotes hair growth and will reduce breakage and excessive shedding. However, itās important to take care of your hair and beard - you must wash and condition your hair or beard due to the fact that oils are not moisturizers, they just seal in moisture. Meaning, this is the last product you apply when you are doing your regimen.
You can use this product while wearing protective styles by applying the product to your scalp and edges but be sure to moisturize your hair as well.
This product is not intended to cure or to sell anyone false hopes and dreams. This is to give you an extra boost! If you canāt naturally grow a beard, this canāt help you or if you have any underlying health issues thatās affecting hair growth on your scalp, I think itās important to speak to a doctor to help your figure out the most appropriate treatment for you.
This shouldnāt be used by pregnant women because some of the essential oils can probably induce labor but it can be used during your post partum period because thatās when extreme shedding occurs.
Iāve compared my product to the others on the market - what sets mine apart is just the quality and thereās no fillers in it (soybean oil, corn oil, mineral oil or petroleum).
Itās truly amazing. This thing have grown my edges many times after I ripped them out after detangling incorrectly š
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