Meet Rachel Wagenborg | Business Owner

We had the good fortune of connecting with Rachel Wagenborg and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Rachel, have there been any changes in how you think about work-life balance?
First and foremost, I am the mother of my toddler son and infant twin girls. With that being said, my life is extremely busy. Just being a mom alone takes up most of my time and energy. I am living that true MOMtreprenuer life and knocking down my goals one day at a time. Having my children on a schedule is allowing me to still make plenty of time for Blk Rose Self-Care. Most of my daily tasks can be done on my cell phone such as creating social media content, email campaigns, engaging with customers, and processing orders. I also created an organized system to make products and get those orders shipped on time.

Without time management I would not be able to balance my business and take care of my children. Time management is everything, every minute counts. One of my main goals for Blk Rose Self-Care is to succeed in providing clean and quality home products and to spread positivity across the world. I want to continue to motivate every mom out there. Yes! You can raise your kids and start that business….it is possible. Yes! You can be a present mom and a business owner. People ask me all the time, “Wow, how do you do it all”? The truth is, when you want something so bad, nothing will stop you from reaching that goal. I am ready to take Blk Rose Self-Care to the next level and I am willing to make sacrifices and put in hard work to get there.

What should our readers know about your business?
Blk Rose Self-Care is a clean and chic brand that offers candles, linen+room sprays, potpourri, and personalized gift sets. The soy wax candles are unique because they have motivational quotes and affirmations. I basically put my life and experience into the candles. Feeling empowered, confident, and at peace is my kind of vibe. So, I decided to express that through my candles allowing customers to choose their scents. Furthermore, the linen+room sprays are great for those that need a quick refresher with a long lasting fragrance. My customers favorite scent is “Pillow Talk”, this scent is a soft reminiscent of floral laundry detergent, it smells so good. My products are specially hand-crafted with safe, premium ingredients, and most importantly, they are effective.

I am 3 years into entrepreneurship and I must say that it’s an amazing journey. Being a business owner is not easy at all, you have to always make sure that your mental health is in order to stay on track. The best way to stay focused and aligned is by practicing self-care, even if it’s just for five minutes a day.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?

I’m from Detroit city aka the “D” and “Motorcity”. Detroit is a hidden gem, there’s so many fun things to do. I love the art displayed in Detroit so downtown would be my first go to for art galleries and museums. As far as restaurants, one of my faves is called “District 78”, the vibe is so modern and located right in the heart of downtown. Their food and drinks is top tier. Also, Detroit is known for Coney Island restaurants, a quick little carryout would be nice. There are the most beautiful lakes here in Michigan so a boat ride or walks by the water would be great to do as well. Depending on the season, catching a game or concert at the Little Caesar’s arena is a must. Lastly, there are some really dope clothing stores here so a nice shopping date is right up my alley. I love Detroit’s culture, historic architecture, and arts.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I am truly blessed and grateful for my supporters, customers, social media followers, family members, business partners, and friends.

My husband, family, and in-laws deserves extra credit. Without their help, I would not be here today. They helped me secure consignment deals, work at pop-up shops, made investments, and cheered me on to keep going. Having a good support system is key and I am beyond grateful for that.

Website: www.blkroseself-care.com

Instagram: @blkrose_selfcare

Facebook: BlK Rose Self-Care

Youtube: @RachelNicole_BRS

Other: TikTok: @blkroseselfcare