Abena Boamah-Acheampong

I met Abena Boamah-Acheampong back in 2017 during a time that feels so foreign to me now. In hindsight, 2017 was a golden time for me. I was bright-eyed, passionate beyond measure, and hopeful of the future. Over the years, I lost sight of that. But Abena did not. Instead, she funneled that energy into the foundation of her brand.

We met Hanahana Beauty only in year one of official operation, but the lessons of intent and purpose are rooted in Abena’s foundation. During our conversation, Abena helped me return to the center and reclaim the intention I thought I had lost.

Read our conversation below as we discuss family, intention, community, and,
of course, shea butter.