My friend, Margo Gianos, is the CEO of Honestly Margo, a successful bath, beauty and aromatherapy brand that is “Inspired by Nature & You.” You can find their products across the country. Margo and her mother, Irene, are a dynamic duo tackling the industry while representing today’s women. Honestly Margo has appeared in Seventeen, TLC, The Sun and Home Business.
“Our mission is to offer bath and body, beauty, and aromatherapy products that represents today’s women, both young and old.”
Q. How did you get started selling your product?
A. “I started selling my first product, lip balm, to my friends at school in sixth grade. I made the formula in my kitchen and sold a lot! My mom asked me if I’d want to make it into a real business and of course I was all in!”
Q. What inspired you to start your business?
A. “I always had a high entrepreneurial spirit growing up and selling things was so fun for me. My mom recognized this and helped me see my potential. Initially when my mom suggested that we turn my lip balm selling into a real business, I didn’t even think it was possible. I thought since we didn’t live in New York or L.A. we wouldn’t be able to become a big company.”
Q. Who inspires you the most?
A. My mom is my biggest inspiration. She is there woman I strive to be like, the way she accomplishes things and shows kindness and love to everyone is such an inspiration. She’s my best friend and I hope to be as amazing as her. She has given me the confidence to believe that I can accomplish whatever I dream. She’s the one who made me believe that it’s possible.
Q. What type of media platform do you use?
A. “We use instagram, facebook, and Pinterest to promote our brand and products.”
Q. How do you balance school with your business?
A. “Balancing school and my business hasn’t been easy. Finding a balance and scheduling out your time, and knowing what needs to be done within that time has helped me stay on top of everything. My mom and I are co-CEOs and we work together on the phone, email, and text all the time.”
Q. What is next for you?
A. “I plan to continue going to college and get my degree in business and continue to run Honestly Margo and keep growing. My goal is for people to have heard of the brand Honestly Margo.”
You can shop their products at https://www.honestlymargo.com/ and stay up to date with new products and posts on their instagram @honeslymargo.
