2019 "FOCUS ON YOUTH":
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Elizabeth Payson:
Owner of Skin Serendipity
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Elizabeth Payson has been a New York State licensed Esthetician for five years. At the age of twenty-three, she opened her home-based business, Skin Serendipity, a day spa for clients to enjoy spa services in a private, comfortable environment. Elizabeth is certified in services such as customized facials, body waxing and eyelash treatments (extensions or lifts).
Elizabeth's favorite part of being an esthetician is the endless education and the ability to be creative through her work. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family. She lives in Wappingers Falls, NY with her husband, Howard, and they are expecting their first child in the fall. |
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About Skin Serendipity: Skin Serendipity is a private home day spa located in the heart of Wappingers Falls, NY. Dressed from head to toe in white and gold, Skin Serendipity’s warm and relaxing atmosphere creates an intimate one-on-one treatment between the client and esthetician. Skin Serendipity specializes in customized facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, waxing, eyelash extensions and more. Clients can expect guaranteed relaxation as well as education on how to maintain wellness both in the spa and at home. |
Treatment Room
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Did you always want to run your own business?
I didn't! When I was out of school, I quickly learned that working for someone else wasn't for me because of my values. It's not about the dollar to me - it's about truly loving what you do and providing an educational experience that will encourage the client to continue to come back. I knew I wasn't going to feel as fulfilled doing that for someone else.
What inspired you to start your business?
The word serendipity is defined ‘the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way’ and that's what becoming an esthetician was to me. This career was not something I had planned, but after almost losing my life due to cardiac arrest at a young age, I knew that if I was going to be given a second chance at life, I was going to spend it doing something I loved. I stumbled on the esthetics school I attended on a Google search and simply fell in love. After that, my sweet serendipity was born.
What do you find the most daunting about being a business owner?
The most daunting part about being a business owner is that there are no set hours. This is a 24/7 job that you don't get to clock out from - and sometimes those days can seem particularly long. I've found that it's most important to balance out the current positives with the negatives on those days. When I'm reminded that I'm making someone feel good about their skin or the treatment they've received, it keeps me moving forward.
What do you find most rewarding about being a business owner?
Making a difference. There is no better feeling than knowing I am making someone feel more confident about themselves through the proper education of skin care. This business is my bread and butter, and I love the fact that I can take pride in my work every day.
I didn't! When I was out of school, I quickly learned that working for someone else wasn't for me because of my values. It's not about the dollar to me - it's about truly loving what you do and providing an educational experience that will encourage the client to continue to come back. I knew I wasn't going to feel as fulfilled doing that for someone else.
What inspired you to start your business?
The word serendipity is defined ‘the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way’ and that's what becoming an esthetician was to me. This career was not something I had planned, but after almost losing my life due to cardiac arrest at a young age, I knew that if I was going to be given a second chance at life, I was going to spend it doing something I loved. I stumbled on the esthetics school I attended on a Google search and simply fell in love. After that, my sweet serendipity was born.
What do you find the most daunting about being a business owner?
The most daunting part about being a business owner is that there are no set hours. This is a 24/7 job that you don't get to clock out from - and sometimes those days can seem particularly long. I've found that it's most important to balance out the current positives with the negatives on those days. When I'm reminded that I'm making someone feel good about their skin or the treatment they've received, it keeps me moving forward.
What do you find most rewarding about being a business owner?
Making a difference. There is no better feeling than knowing I am making someone feel more confident about themselves through the proper education of skin care. This business is my bread and butter, and I love the fact that I can take pride in my work every day.
