Introducing the inaugural interview of our new series,
featuring our favorite RC women doing big things,
with grace. For our first feature, we interviewed
Nyakio Grieco, cofounder of beauty brand Thirteen Lune.
Read on for some solid life advice.
INTRODUCING:
STRONG WOMEN SHINE
Introducing the inaugural interview of our new series, featuring our favorite RC women doing big things, with grace. For our first feature, we interviewed Nyakio Grieco, cofounder of beauty brand Thirteen Lune. Read on for some solid life advice.
Tell us the story behind the first big/meaningful
piece of jewelry you purchased for yourself?
Tell us the story behind the first big/meaningful piece of jewelry you purchased for yourself?
NG: When I was in high school, I saved all my babysitting money to buy a sterling silver band from a boutqiue in Oklahoma City where I grew up, after a break up with a boy I thought I loved. I had the resilience and strength to remind myself that I would only find love that matched the love I have for myself.
Where do you find strength on a daily basis?
Where do you find strength on a daily basis?
NG: I find strength everyday in living in massive gratitude. When I focus on what “I don’t have, am, see”, it distracts me from the many blessings I get to love and live everyday. I find gratitude in my health, my loved ones, my beautiful children who I learn from everyday, and living in my purpose. Joy and gratitude is always the goal.
What advice would you give your 16-year old self?
What advise would you give your 16-year old self?
NG: Go easy on yourself. No one wants to find their “peak” at 16! Just live and find joy in the fall down moments, and sweet girl, wait until your 40’s, it’s the best decade yet!
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How do you balance work and life?
How do you balance work and life?
NG: I’m triggered by the word balance. You have 100% of you to split . Just make sure that a lot of that percentage is dedicated to your self care so you can show up as your best self for all the rest! When you prioritize self care and self love, the loves of your life… husband, children, friendships, work etc. get the best version of YOU!
What do you wear to feel powerful/confident?
What do you wear to feel powerful/confident?
NG: When I dress in my own authentic personal style which always leads with comfort for the body I live in, anything classic to boho finds or trying something new, I feel confident.
What's your guilty pleasure?
What's your guility pleasure?
NG: Naps! In my busy beauty entrepreneurial , mom, social life - rest is key, and it’s best for me. Only 25 minutes of napping often, anything more than that is way too much. I’m blessed to be able to fall asleep anywhere and it works wonders for your skin too!
What are you currently reading?
What are you currently reading?
NG: Cicely Tyson’s autobiography “Just as I Am”. The world has been heavy the last couple of years, reading the words of this epic woman of grace is an amazing escape.
Any regrets?
Any regrets?
NG: Regrets are a giant waste of time. The past already happened. The present is NOW. The future is not guaranteed. Take any moments of past regret , let it go, be grateful for the lessons, and do better for you, the collective and your community today. Share your fall down moments with others, mentor, help others learn from your mistakes so you inspire them to better for themselves.
Mantra/motto to leave with:
Mantra/motto to leave with:
NG: Beauty stems from the inside out. Kindness, compassion and doing good feels good. Own your inner beauty so the world takes your cue. Good always wins. That’s a lot of mantras, but why not?
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