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

Hi Carlita, do you have any habits that you feel contribute to your effectiveness?
Being consistent is a habit that helped me succeed

Please tell us more about your work. We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others, what you are most proud of or excited about. How did you get to where you are today professionally. Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges? What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way. What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?
My background is in beauty I was a working Cosmetologist for many years. Being a hair stylist and makeup artist definitely brought out my creative juices. It pretty much molded me into the person you see today. Meaning due to my background experience I have been able to be my own hair stylist, makeup artist, and photographer. 95% of all images that are out there of me was basically shot by me.

I genuinely feel that is what set me apart from other cosmetic moguls. I literally do it all myself I am very Hands-On and self-made.

I get this question a lot was it easy? It hasn’t been hard due to the fact that I have experience in the beauty business but with that said it has been a lot of work because I do not have help I do it all by myself. This is a self-funded and self-managed business it begins with me and it ends with me I am My own Boss.

The lessons I’ve learned along the way is that there’s no shortcuts you have to roll up your sleeves and put in the work. Anything you want bad enough you’re going to have to work extremely hard for it. I know it sounds cliche but it is the Gods honest truth.

What I want the world to know about me and my brand is that I took no shortcuts. I’ve worked extremely hard to bring quality products to my brand. And I will continue to educate myself and work hard to grow this brand into an empire. My goal is to keep grinding, learning, working hard, and standing in my Faith. I strongly believe in God and I know God is the reason why I continue to push forward. I want to leave a legacy I want to be that person in my family that went against All odds and succeeded.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
That’s easy I would take them anywhere downtown Dallas nightlife. I’m from Dallas and Dallas is a very cool and sophisticated City some may say it’s even a hidden treasure. Porta Di Roma on Main Street, CBD Provisions, W Hotel, 3 Eleven Kitchen & Cocktails, Gallery Roof Top Lounge. Let’s just say there’s no short of entertainment and great restaurants and places to enjoy yourself in Dallas. I am so proud to be from Dallas. Dallas is such a classy City and a nice place to live and raise a family. We have beautiful Parks and museums.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Laurie Hardaway with Cake Pops by L her Instagram is @cakepopsbyl she’s located in Ft. Worth, TX

Website: https://direct.me/carlita-luxury

Instagram: carlita_cosmetics

Facebook: Carlita Cosmetics & Accessories

Youtube: Carlita Cosmetics

Other: Please look for our new website to launch on March 20, 2022

Image Credits
Photographer Credit: Carlita Smith

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