Success Lifestyle Magazine Issue 5 - July 2019 | Page 21

Latoy� Lyseigh� Breakin� th� Shackle� of Traged� Give up. These are the 2 words that often resonate in our minds when life throws us a curveball. Some people tremble at the slightest glimpse of difficulty. Latoya Lyseight is not one of those people. She is like a graceful swan, taking all the challenges she faces in stride. Wh� MK Oi� Blend�? My car accident led to the creation of MK Oil Blends. It left me bed-ridden for 4 months andI could not return to my job. My 2 daughters were depending on me. There were bills to pay. I could not just sit around the house doing nothing;I had to find something to do. Additionally, I was tired of taking pain medication because I was having negative side effects. I began searching for something that would help me relieve the pain in my neck and my back. Research Instead of crumbling under pressure, Latoya rises. She has experienced 2 life changing events. The first was the murder of her husband in 2014. The second was a car accident in 2018 that resulted in the loss of her job. One would think that these tragedies would have forced Latoya into a shell and influenced her to become bitter.They have done the opposite. Ginger Oil- This is our flagship product. It is what I used to address my back and neck issues. It works well with heat to relieve joint and muscle pain. Additionally, it helps with hair growth, repairing hair loss and hair retention. Hair also has a wonderful sheen after use. I have a client who has used it to treat acne. Carrot Oil- This oil treats dark spots on skin, split ends on hair, and dandruff. Rose Oil- I use the rose petals to make this oil. It tightens skin collagen, strengthens the hair shaft and has a soothing smell. led me to ginger oil and the rest is Thyme Oil- People who have issues with history. dandruff, scalp eczema, sinus, sore throat, Starting this company has taken me on an eye-opening journey. However, I have psoriasis, and rashes have found this product helpful. found the most rewarding part of this experience to be overcoming Latoya is one of the friendliest and most charming women you will ever meet. She oozes confidence and has gained strength from her tragedies. I caught up with her recently to find out how these tragic experiences influenced the creation of her business, MK Oil Blends. the obstacles I face each month. Getting rave reviews from customers also helps. There Wha� challenge� hav� yo� face�? One of the biggest challenges I have faced as a female entrepreneur is being underestimated. People have told me that I am not good enough, I do not know enough, I cannot do this and I cannot make this grow. I have been proving them wrong. Finances have been another major challenge. was one customer who called my ginger It is not wise to start a company using debt oil “magic in a bottle”. Feedback like this because you will be working to repay the debt keeps me going; it validates that these oils and not really see the benefits of the company work. growing. It has been a struggle trying to finance everything on my own. However, I Wha� product� d� yo� sel�? All of our oils use coconut oil as the carrier oil. Few people know that coconut oil has anti-bacterial and antifungal properties. I sell 4 oils. Issue �: July ���� view this sacrifice as a part of the process. All our products are approved by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). Although they are all- natural, it is possible to have a negative reaction. I tell customers to do a skin patch test before use to determine if they are allergic to any of the ingredients. Another challenge I will mention is convincing people to believe in the product. Some people think the business is too small and, therefore, are unwilling to try the products. ��