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.
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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.
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