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exclusive
interview

THE

SKIN CARE
EXPERT
MMIA What’s the one thing you wish
you knew when you started out?
KIMO I wish I had the knowledge to
better equip myself to cover a larger
market. Digital media is so powerful
and I just didn’t know how to market
myself, get the word out about my
business, or share how I was changing
lives one doorstep at a time.

“In 10 years, if you ask me if
I have any regrets I would say
‘YES! I wish I had stepped out
on faith a little sooner’.”
Kimo Bentley
Founder & CEO of Kimo Bentley
Brooklyn, New York
Kimo Bently has spent the last 17 years perfecting her skills in skincare and body rejuvenation.
She started her career at Bosley Medical center
as a hair transplant technician working with
many celebrities and later went on to study esthetics to gain knowledge in the techniques and
in skin rejuvenation.

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MMIA What part of your biz are you
most passionate about?
KIMO I am most passionate about
the results I get from my customers
and how the knowledge I put in them
changed their lives. For me it’s not just
about selling creams, soaps, and lotions; it’s more about the knowledge.
Knowledge is powerful. Even if someone decides not to use my products, at
least they have the knowledge of what
to use , why, and the benefits of its use.
The very foundation of my business
was built on results, passion and love.
All of my time is spent on community
projects “building my block and shaping my world.”
MMIA How do you balance the roles
of entrepreneur and mom?
KIMO As a divorced mother of two I
have to wear many hats: the mom, the
teacher, the counselor, the best friend,
the daughter and the business woman/
entrepreneur. Balance comes with time
management and that was key for me as
a young child. I have always written everything down and I plan my day down
to the minutes. Being a mom was so easy
for me so when I started my business my

children where always a part of it.

MMIA How do your children feel
about mommy being an entrepreneur?
KIMO My children are my biggest fans. They believe in our brand
and understand how it has not only
changed their lives, but also the life of
others who are near and dear to them.
My children often call themselves my
personal PR firm lol. I remember very
recently my youngest daughter (who
was 8 years old at the time) told me
she hooked me up with a contract and
expects to be paid at the end of the
agreement. It was the funniest thing,
but she took it seriously. Kiara already
has the passion inside of her. She is not
afraid to speak about the business and
what we have achieved as a family. Kiara closed that deal by the way --it was
an outdoor vending opportunity for
a party of 100 people and yes she was
paid. Items you can find in my line or
even in your local health food store. I
cannot say it enough; I love what I do.
MMIA What are your views on moms
becoming entrepreneurs?
KIMO I tell all moms to go for it! Find
your “aha” moment then perfect it and
build on it. Use your gifts and skills to
build a brand. Believe in what you are
doing. Be consistent, persistent and
hungry. My mindset was Kimo; there
was no plan B because my plan A was
guaranteed to work. In 10 years, if you
ask me if I have any regrets I would say
‘YES! I wish I had stepped out on faith
a little sooner’.
Kimo Bentley
Twitter & IG: @Skincaremogul
October/November 2014