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

Hi Christina, have you ever found yourself in a spot where you had to decide whether to give up or keep going? How did you make the choice?
Your intuition and your faith will give you the answers to how you move in this life. We listen to others in regards to many things but things others cannot dictate is your gut and heart feelings that are real. I’m not one to say give up because it sounds harsh. However, it’s not a bad thing to know when it’s time to let go and let live or keep going. Both moments can change your life but the best thing is, it’s your decision to figure out which one is best for your life journey. Remember giving up doesn’t mean it’s a set back it can be a step forward into something just as amazing. Go with the flow of the journey because I did and I’ve had an amazing yet, interesting experience.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?

Simply You started in 2016 and has grown over the years despite a pandemic, a sudden move from one space to another I’ve overcome, seen growth and learned from many things.  We are a full service natural nail salon that encourages that simply you is naturally you. We provide manicures and pedicures, retail our natural skincare products and talking tee shirts (which embraces mental health awareness). Simply You welcomes everyone and which is one of the many things that sets us apart from others along with one on one services, quiet setting, evening hours and affordability. We’re determined to give great customer service one customer at a time. We focus, engage and provide to our customers who become our friends. This is why Simply You is where we are today because of our clients and my passion to enhance the natural you. Simply You has grown tremendously yet, still in our unique space. Simply You is based on second level of our building with expectations to add a pop location to our east side customers, developing partnerships and providing travel services to those within their homes and outreach to our community by giving back. Simply You is on the move but staying humble, focused and committed to natural nails, skin and helping someone else on this business journey.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Sunday- church and brunch at Cleveland Vegan followed by movies at Pinecrest Monday- Yoga One to One fitness & good workout at Planet Fitness dinner at Red Crab
Tuesday- Shopping at Target, stop at Starbucks to enjoy a chat
Wednesday- Manicure/Pedicure at Kolorz Salon
Thursday- dinner at Capital Grill and a walk in Edgewater Park
Friday- bon fire and company of friends in my home backyard
Saturday- breakfast at Kelly’s Cafe

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My shoutout goes to my mother. She was challenged with a disability but it didn’t stop her from teaching me how to be the woman I am. She taught me how to be the bigger person, how to smile when it was no reason, test the waters even if you don’t swim, trust God because he got this and no matter what people think always be yourself. Thank you mommy for encouragement, understanding and loving me. Rest peacefully and I love you.

Website: simplyyoumore.com

Instagram: simplyyouplus

Linkedin: Christina McNeal

Facebook: Simply You LLC

Yelp: Simply You

Youtube: Ms.Chrissy@letschatchrissy

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