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I've been manicurlist for 8yrs.And past 2yrs became a single mother

 

Hello my name is Minamai Katsuki and I am a single mother asking for help to continue my dream.
I have always aspired to be a dancer since I was a little girl. I maintained a job on the side at a nail salon in the event that I became injured or started my own family I could still earn money. I didn’t think I would actually have to follow my B plan but I became a certified manicurist.

 

I've take on dancing,nails,parenting with all i got.

 

In my 20’s I study at a dance studio and joined some performers in recitals as well as backed up many famous artists. Occasionally I would teach some kids who want to be a professional dancer moves here and there when in the studio but it began to grow on me. Slowly but surely, I began given lessons to young aspiring dancers, teaching them all that I had learned so far. While grooming my student I grew a lot along side them.

 

After having my son, I found new joy and happiness more than before like no other. However, being a single mother not only put more road blocks on my dream it made it harder to maintain my job. I was forced to use daycare since he was 6 months old in order to be able to work enough to provide. This early start caused him to get sick a lot.

Child support isn’t an option at this point. It’s a very long story…….
That being said I have to push hard to provide for my son on my own.
I want to provide him the best possible future so he won’t be forced to struggle like I am now.
I feel now is the time for me to take action finally.

 

What the customers want?

 

I have been working in nail salons for over 8 years now and I always wonder are the customers truly satisfied. If I were them, I would want a pleasant situation, clean rooms, close attention, consultation about designs and just relax. As a staff member in another person’s shop I didn’t have much control over that and kept my opinion to myself as I watched some bad situations.
Now I feel it time to carry out my own ideals and vison by opening my own nail salon.
That’s why I decided to start my own business.

 

Challenging the new stage

 

However,there was a problem.I didn't have enough money to my dream make it come true,then i realized it is better to use "Cloudfunding".
That is i get nothing if the fund didn't reach the target so i need everyone's help.
Even if it is just one yen it will help to achieve my goal.So I am giving it my all to reach it no matter what.
If my story resonates with you please dont hesitate to share you support no matter what form it my come I hope I was able to communicate my dream and earn your support.

Thank you to everyone who read my message through till the end.
I pray these feelings will reach you.