We had the good fortune of connecting with Brandi/Tia Bunkley/Davis and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brandi/Tia, every day, we about how much execution matters, but we think ideas matter as well. How did you come up with the idea for your business?
We came up with Azawinks Luxury Eyelashes to create generational wealth for our children.Aza’s meaning is the first letter in each of our children’s names from oldest to youngest (Aniyah,Zariah and Aliyah).Also we love wearing eyelashes and being associated with everything beauty.Brandi went to cosmetology school in high school and then turned around and went again in 2012 and has been a licensed cosmetologist since 2013 and has actually worn Eyelashes since 2004 so she has always been into the beauty scene.I(Tia)has always been interested in all things beauty but never pursued it as a career,but loved wearing eyelashes to enhance my natural beauty, lately I have been thinking about taking some makeup classes because I love to apply my own makeup and get excited when watching tutorials and have to shop for products!

What should our readers know about your business?
Our business is genuine,we truly care about our clients well being and try to help them with personal struggles inside and out,so also it is a ministry for us as well.We love helping enhance confidence,promote self care and help people to love themselves first and foremost. What sets Aza Winks Luxury Eyelashes apart from others is the way we carry ourselves and also we are consistent,caring,concerned about the well being of our customers and clients and they can feel it when it comes to enhancing their beauty through our luxury products,we put our hearts solely into it.We give back to the community in many ways as well as far as collecting clothes,toiletries, food and other items for people and families who are in need and our clients and friends help us do it.We are excited about this business journey because we get to help women enhance their natural beauty and make them feel good about themselves and the look on their spouses and significant others faces after the enhancing is priceless.Also starting in February of 2023 we will be giving eyelash classes, this will help our new and existing clients learn how to put on there Azawinks Luxury Eyelashes, have lunch,get an inspirational word from a guest speaker, learn about skincare,recieve a mini massage and much more. We got to where we are today business wise through creating a wonderful partnership,collaborating ideas,balancing each other out,prayer and believing in ourselves and each other.It wasn’t easy especially with working other jobs,having kids and tackling obstacles that you come into contact with on a daily bases but you have to keep going and pressing through especially with something you love to do.We overcame many challenges by much support,learning from our mistakes,not being bitter and always having a positive attitude.We have learned not to wear our emotions on our sleeves no matter what the situation is and always be understanding and get clarity before addressing an issue with our business, clients, etc.The lessons we have learned along way is to push until something happens,and keep the word can’t out of our vocabulary and that running a business isn’t always easy so you have to take the good with the bad and always have faith in your brand and take the necessary steps to keep it current and growing.
Our business brand is amazing,our products are all vegan with the highest quality and excellent for people that have allergies!Aza Winks Luxury Eyelashes has came along way and is still growing along with making a difference in every environment we come in contact with.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Monday-Show them Azawinks products of course, shop at the Galleria mall, eat at OMG Tacos Tuesday-Go to Perot Museum, eat at Chick-fil-a,get a massage at Take time for you LLC Wednesday- Check out and order skin products from Poseidon’s Neptune,shop at Nordstrums Rack,indoor swimming, eat at Red Robin
Thursday-Drive to San Antonio,check out Sea World and eat at the Cheesecake Factory
Friday-The Riverwalk,Bone Daddys,drive back to Dallas

Saturday-Eat at Brunchaholics,Attend a movie, barbecue with family and friends

Sunday-Rest,make breakfast together and have dinner at Catalinas

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
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? Shanel Walker-Owner of SoSo Shanel out of Mobile Alabama has been so inspiring and has inspired us with her life story and business Journey Cynthia Bunkley Aunt of Brandi Bunkley she has been very supportive financially, emotionally and encouraging since day one through our business Journey.

Website: Azawinks.com

Instagram: Azawinks Luxury Eyelashes

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