Kiana Muhammad talks about Consciousness in Modesty...

 Kiana Muhammad, 21

Kiana Muhammad is from Gary, Indiana but currently resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is a senior at Southern University and A&M University with a major in Arts Management and Technology Sis. Kiana is the Co-Owner of Kreative Krafts and the Vice-President of the Nation of Islam Student Association (NOISA) Southern University Chapter.

During Sis. Kiana's interview I asked her the following questions, what type of mindset do you need to have to establish your own business? What is the difference between being your own boss and having a regular 9 to 5? What are some tips you can give others who want to start their own business? Here is her answer...

"Owning a business is quite challenging. It has it's pros and cons but it first starts with your mindset and mission. What is it that you want to accomplish by owning a business? Are you willing to sacrifice money and time? These are some of the questions I asked myself before I made the big move into becoming an entrepreneur. First and foremost, you have to have a conversion with Allah (God) asking Him for guidance, endurance, and faith. Without that conversation owning a business is a waste of time, and you don't just have that conversation once. Once you have yourself together then you're ready to roll and that's how's I got started. Now, myself along with two other sisters, Naomi and Khadijah Muhammad make up Kreative Krafts. It began with me owning my own business and Sis Naomi owning hers, then we decided to combine our skills and became Kreative Krafts. After that we added Sis Khadijah because we felt her skills were a great asset to our business. I would say working with these wonderful sisters and creating creative products for everyone is way better than working a 9-5, no offense to those out there who are. Seriously though, you work at your own pace and have your own schedule, you're engaged with your work and your customers, and the best part is you can't get fired! Back to the pros and cons, the pros are like I stated you're the boss, you control the setting, work, etc. The con is that you can not get lazy, you are in charge so all the pressure is on you. All eyes are on you and if you mess up the world is watching, not saying this to scare anyone but it's real. You are your business so everything you do has to reflect your business even if you're not working. A modest mindset is necessary. Disappointment is going to happen so be prepared for that. You can not please all of your customers. I take it as a learning experience because it will prepare me for the next person or give me another scope from the outside. Over all owning a business is fun if you're in it for the right reason, especially if you're in the business with other people. I want to thank all of those who supported Kreative Krafts and those who will. We would be nothing without you all."

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Thank you Sis. Kiana for taking time out of your day to share your experiences with us and allowing me to feature you on my blog! I pray Allah (God) continues to bless you in your endeavors!