We had the good fortune of connecting with Yolonda C. Harris and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Yolonda, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
My thought process was focusing on what my passions are. To start a business, you must be passionate about your business. I asked myself what are some things that make me feel happy and alive. After many prayers to God, I came to conclusion that my passions are God, Art, Creativity, Makeup, Modeling, Fashion and Traveling. I started doing my own research on online fashion boutiques, how to do make up and the business side as a makeup artist. I self-taught myself how to do makeup, also took a class and became a certified professional Makeup Artist. I’ve been doing make-up for 8 years. I started my business, Heavenly Paris Artistry’s in 2020. It consists of me traveling to my clients and doing their makeup. I started my second business, Camieon Chateau Boutique around the same year. It has fashion clothes, some makeup products & jewelry. My vision for both of my businesses, is to be the face of my own brand and model my clothes, my clients to have the best of both worlds experience. Get their makeup done and then pick out a luxury outfit and jewelry. My goal and purpose of both of my businesses is, I want my clients to feel good about their self, bold, confident and beautiful. I’m a Fashion Model; I do a lot of traveling. I also do makeup for other models at fashion shows. I am a woman with many talents.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’m a Professional Traveling Makeup Artist at my business Heavenly Paris Artistry’s, Fashion Model, Cosplayer and an online fashion boutique owner of Cameion Chateau Boutique. I travel to my clients and do their makeup in natural, soft glam or full glam makeup looks. I also do weddings and bridal showers. I have an online fashion boutique, Cameion Chateau Boutique and some of my clients order from my site. I have fashion clothes, some makeup products and jewelry. I make sure my clients experience the best of both worlds!
As a Fashion Model I travel all over the world for Fashion Shows and I do models makeup.
I’m a content creator. I create cosplay, do different makeup looks and acting on my social media platforms.
Tiktok @ heavenlyparis_
What set me apart of others is I have a very strong passion, I do it all and I have a lot of skills and talents.
I am most proud of myself by not letting fear hold me back. One day I came across modeling castings on social media. I wanted to go so bad, but I was unsure if I was going to go. I said if I don’t go, I’m going to be feeling very low. I got in my truck and went to the modeling casting, it was 5 hours away, but it was worth it. I was so proud of myself for going. I felt very so happy & very empowered!!
It was not easy; it took several years but thank God I made it! I overcame the challenges by not giving up, praying to God asking God to help me every step of the way. I’ve learned that you should be your biggest cheerleader, don’t focus on people not supporting you. The support will come. Stay consistent and don’t let your dream fade away. Make your dreams into reality. Always keep God first!!!! I want the world to know that I am a Boss Queen. I am my own boss that go hard for God, my dreams and aspirations. My brand is to help women to feel good about their self, powerful, confident, beautiful and woman empowerment.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would take my best friend and have them to explore the Houston, Texas with me. We would go the luxury restaurants and also the black owned businesses to support black businesses since there are many in Houston. I will take them to different lounges where we can eat, drink, dance and listen to good music. Take them to Galveston beach where its relaxing and peaceful. Travel to different places that has art. Go to several entertainment places such as bars and restaurants. Somewhere with good food, good vibes and good people.

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 give credit to God because God gave me the vision and the inspiration. I remember there were so many nights I prayed to God deeply asking God to show me what I’m supposed to do in this world and what path I should go. By the grace of God, I started being inspired by wanting to learn how to do makeup and starting my own online fashion boutique. Shout out to the content creators on social media, there is a lot of inspiration.
Shout out to my husband, for inspiring me because he pushes hard for his goals and dreams and make them happen.
Shout out to my brother for his guidance & teachings in life and inspiration of owning a business. He encourage me by always saying you can make it if you just try and always have a plan B.

Shout out to my Mom for inspiring me by introducing me to arts and crafts at a very young age. My mom gave me my business name, Heavenly Paris Artistry’s. Thank you, Mom, for all of your deep love, inspiration and sincere support.
Shout out to my Dad for loving me, encouraging me to be a Bruce Lee in this world by being strong & a fighter in life, never give up. Shout out to My late Grandparents for their words of wisdom, keep God first, keep pushing and praying in life.

Website: https://cameionchateauboutique.com/heavenly-paris-artistry

Instagram: www.instagram.com/heavenlyparis_

Youtube: stay tuned….

Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@heavenlyparis_

Image Credits
Photography by: Yolonda C. Harris Capture Photography by Asante

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