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Before the trendy facial studios we know and love, there wasJoanna Czech.
Neutral woods and cream-colored walls surround you, letting your eye travel to the Instagram-famousHastens bedwhere she offers treatments.
But Czechs skin care studio and boutique isnt just nice to look at.
Czech recognizes her influence, citing her own ambition as the key to her success.
To be honest, Ive navigated my career through my own intuition and creativity, she says.
As an entrepreneur, Ive largely formed my own path, often going against the wind.
My constant curiosity drives me to learn and explore.
Why did you feel like it was a good time to launch your company when you did?
I believe that healthy skin begins with client education.
That drive remains with me, even with every new client I see today.
Whats one key piece of advice youd give to other women looking to start their own business?
Owning a business is demanding; its a lot of hard work.
My advice is to keep it small; this way you could control the quality of service.
My focus and motivation has always been on individual client care and education, rather than financial gain.
Then I FaceTime my mother in Poland.
When Im not traveling, I venture to exercise three to four times a week.
The rest of my morning is filled with business meetings or client appointments depending on day of the week.
How do you take your coffee?
Espresso, particularlyNespresso, served in myAstier de Villattecoffee cups.
How do you typically deal with rejection in your field?
My response to rejection has evolved.
In my 30s, I was more sensitive and wanted approval from others.
Now I pay less attention to it.
Fortunately I haven’t experienced much rejection.
However, when I do, I acknowledge the initial tightness in my chest.
I address feedback by communicating and examining the issue.
For business-related concerns, I strive to identify the root cause and find a solution.
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Whats your go-to work outfit?
My comfortable work attire often includes pieces fromThe Row.
Im The Row hoe!
I wear sneakers, stylish boots, sandals, and heels.
Ive done it allI love shoes.
I typically wear comfortable pants, paired with a tee or cashmere shirts and sweaters.
My personal style is understated, casually elegant with a unique edge to make it my own.
Explain the moment you realized, Okay, I might actually be successful…
The affirmation of others regarding my success was a key indicator.
Whats your go-to thank-you gift?
For thank-you gifts, I often chooseAstier de Villattedishes, such as tea cups, vases, or plates.
I think others would enjoy their beauty and quality.
I also enjoy gifting blankets fromBrunello CucinelliorLoro Piana, and beautiful candles.
Passion transforms the quality of work and reduces the level of tiredness you might feel dragging yourself to work.
If you werent in your current career, youd be a…
If I werent in my current career, Id be a doctor, likely a surgeon or emergency physician.
Catharine Malzahn is the contributing associate beauty editor atGlamour.
