Today we’d like to introduce you to Stefani Di Nino.
Hi Stefani, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Becoming an Esthetician has been one of the biggest blessings in my life. From an early age, I have been passionate about helping others in any way possible. This is an incredible characteristic I learned from my mom as she is always helping others. I studied Medicine in my country and that’s when my passion for a career focused on helping the community became bigger and bigger. Four years ago, I moved to the US with a luggage full of dreams but scared that I did not have any family in the country for support. I wasn’t familiar with the language and culture so I felt overwhelmed that I had to start from (0) zero.
I always wanted to be a professional woman and accomplish those dreams. I knew it wouldn’t be an easy path. However, I was focused on my goals. I started with two or three jobs at a time to be able to save money and afford a career. I went to Miami Dade College to learn English, I also studied to be a Business Entrepreneur and a Marketing Expert in Miami as well. I remember not having any days off. I was tired but I did not want to give up. Throughout the process in my Marketing Career, I needed to start a business project creating a plan that allows me to be connected with people to “help them” as well to achieve the goals they had. Thanks to my professor, I was able to achieve a wonderful business plan. Honestly, I remembered looking into my computer one day and saying to myself “This is only a dream Stef, we are not able to achieve this goal right now but let’s keep the optimism that one day it will happen.”
I did not know how I would do it. I did not have enough money to start a business.
I studied to be a Licensed Esthetician and a Brows Artist in 2019. After my graduation, I started to do some facials at my friend’s home. They were so happy with the service that it gave me hope. One day my roommate told me that she had a friend hiring for an Esthetician position in their salon: I was hired! I had achieved one of my biggest goals.
I moved to Lakeland-Florida at the end of January of this year and that’s when the desire to have my own space started. I had my first private suite in a beautiful place with incredible artists. I was so happy with this accomplishment. However, my business started again from zero, building new clientele and getting to know a new city.
It wasn’t hard for some reason, as my husband and I felt that this beautiful city was our home.
The business was growing and decided to move the studio to a new location: SD Beauty Studio is now located in Bartow-Florida. I’ve met so many beautiful people, friends and customers that have become my little family.
The studio has been a magical place for so many and of course for myself.
I have started my own Eyebrows Cosmetics and Apparel Collection and I am super happy about it.
I’m excited for this opportunity and grateful for every moment.
I prayed about it and asked to be able to bless people through my work, to be part of the unity in this world, and be able to spread love, kindness and positivity. I am happy to say that my work has been able to help so many people in gaining confidence in themselves, also to help them see the beauty they have always had, and to appreciate themselves a little bit more.
My best advice is: Do not give up, keep going and have faith, everything will fall into place at the right time.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
So I would say it has been a bitter sweet road, definitely not obstacle free. I do believe we need obstacles in starting a business to mold us and add that special touch to our brand. With SD Beauty Studio every challenge has taught a lesson, and we have only learned and over came those obstacles to become the brand we are today.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
SD Beauty Studio has been the special place for so many people already, established on 2021, our Beauty Studio is located in Bartow-Florida specialize in Skin Care, Eyebrows and Lash Lift, services provided by our Brows Specialist, Business Entrepreneur and Licensed Esthetician: Stefani Di Nino.
Our goal and mission is to bring out inner and natural beauty through our services, providing a friendly, personalized service through a team of highly skilled and creative professional.
Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
Do not get discouraged from failures. Learned from them and continue to build.
Contact Info:
- Email: sdbeautymakeupspa@gmail.com
- Instagram: @SDBEAUTYSTUDIO
Image Credits:
Photographer: @emilymmariephoto
