Who's Who of Entrepreneurs

Up and coming, and established entrepreneurs on the move!
Interview by Trisha LaNae'

Hello Beautifully Said audience. I had the great pleasure of interviewing Tyrika Swails, and well let me just say this is one sister on the move. Please take a moment to check her out.


What is the name of your company? (TL)


mainelement: love (TS)



Who or what inspired you to start your company? (TL)

mainelement: love was born from a series of life events. Upon transitioning from relaxing my hair to wearing it in its natural state I learned about how many unsafe, unhealthy ingredients are in our hair and body care products. In addition to that life change, I started taking a medication that required me to completely change the way I cared for my skin. The education that those experiences gave me instilled a desire to provide others with an alternative to shelf products that are chock full of undesirable ingredients.

The concept of mainelement: love being a company centered on giving, comes from my innate desire to make everyone feel loved and appreciated. Being able to customize each gift item’s labeling and scent makes it possible for anyone to give of themselves and make someone feel special. (TS)



What set’s your company apart from other natural bath and body companies? (TL)

mainelement: love’s focus is on personalization and gift giving. It is my goal with every client to bring out their vision, their ideas, and their personality with every item. From customizing their labels, to creating a scent uniquely for them, they have the opportunity to express themselves and their Love for whomever is on the receiving end of their gifts. Love is energy and it goes into every gift as it is created; it is released and enjoyed by the person who has been bestowed the gift - (TS)

What are the advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship? (TL)

The advantages of being an entrepreneur are endless. You determine the value of your work, something no one else can truly put a price tag on. Entrepreneurship positions you to learn about yourself in depth: your strengths and your weaknesses in a way that working for someone else can’t quite do. You are able to determine what you do, when you need to do it, and have control over who you chose to do it with. (TS)


How do you think your company and your vision will influence others in the world of business? (TL)

It is my desire for those who experience mainelement: love to walk away with a feeling of care, consideration, thoughtfulness and most of all Love. Anytime something is given to someone it is given with intention and purpose. When you choose gifts from mainelement: love, you’re giving a gift that is enriching to them as a person. It allows you to show that you care enough about the person to give them something that is good for the recipients’ mind, body, and spirit.. From corporate environments to personal lives, one gift at a time, mainelement: love is able to promote a lifestyle of love and care for one another. (TS)

What advice would you give to people looking to start their own business? (TL)

Do not wait until you know absolutely everything there ever is to know about your subject or industry to start a business. If you do, you will likely never get off the ground. Every day is an opportunity to learn more and do more.

Befriend people of like mind. Running your own business is a challenge; having people in your corner to motivate and encourage you is key. Surround yourself with other successful people in order to continuously strive to achieve more. (TS)

What groups or affiliations are you associated with, and how has it helped you and your business? (TL)

I’m a member of the Indie Beauty Network which is centered on businesses that deliver handmade beauty products. Having the backing of others who are as dedicated to providing high quality products that are not just great to smell or look at but actually are good for your quality of life is extremely important to me and my success. I continuously learn how to create and deliver the highest quality gift items I possibly can and always with Love. (TS)



Where do you see yourself and your company five years from now, and what is the one thing you hope to promote along the way? (TL)

Five years from now I intend to see mainelement: love providing for the needs of those who wish to brand their own bath and body products. From boutiques to bed and breakfast getaways, it would be my pleasure to know that others are enjoying a safer quality of products and that there are retailers that care enough to chose to offer that to their customers .

My ultimate goal is to encourage people to be aware of the ingredients of products they use. Much emphasis is placed on paying attention to the foods we eat; I don’t feel enough attention is directed toward reading personal care product labels. What you put on your body goes into your body; you should know if what you are lavishing your body with could potentially be detrimental to your health. (TS)



Well there you have it, another entrepreneur on the move and doing big things. Tyrika is not only an inspiration to everyone she meets, but she is also a smart and savvy business woman. It was my pleasure to interview such an amazing person. I am proud and excited to be doing business with her, on the Tula Couture bath and body line.

Until the next interview, please allow your words to Beautifully Said. Be blessed!