Today, we're taking you behind the scenes for a chat with the woman who started it all: Megan Skye – the heart behind Bombshell Collagen. We'll be diving into her passions and the reasons she decided to launch Bombshell Collagen.
What inspired you to start your own health supplement brand?
After completing my esthetician course to move to The Bahamas and start my own home-based beauty salon, things weren’t going so well. Business was extremely slow, and my passion for it died. After sitting at home for 4 months, Covid hit, and I was forced to sit home even longer. This was extremely challenging for me. My husband and I tried to bring multiple collagen brands to the Bahamas for me to represent and sell with no avail. Yet another closed door. That's when I decided to start my own brand. Hopeless and desperate for an income, I decided to start a collagen brand because it’s something that I’ve personally taken for years and really believed in. You have to believe in the product you sell. So Bombshell Collagen is the seed I planted 3 months after Covid hit. After an additional 7 months, Bombshell Collagen had bloomed.
As a founder, what core value do you believe sets your brand apart in the competitive health supplement market?
Purpose over profit. Our purpose is to help individuals with health issues and help them look and feel their best. Better health equals better mental health. I’ve always been an advocate for mental health. You have to nourish yourself from within.
How do you personally incorporate Bombshell products into your daily routine, and what positive impact have you noticed?
I have 2 tablespoons of collagen in my morning coffee, and if I’m having oatmeal or a smoothie, I’ll add 2 tablespoons of collagen for additional protein. I’ve noticed improved gut health, extremely fast hair and nail growth, as well as glowing, hydrated skin.
If you had to choose any two of your products, what would they be?
Beauty and Marine for glowing skin and gut health!
How did the challenges of starting a business from scratch shape both you and your brand?
It made me more resilient and wiser, and a reminder that whether you think you can or can’t, you are right. Believe in yourself.
In moments of doubt or difficulty, what motivates you to keep pushing forward and growing your brand?
Thinking of everyone that told me I wouldn’t get anywhere in life while I was growing up. Bullies at school, a school teacher, etc. Someone once told me, “you have no drive,” and I’ve been “driving” ever since. Also thinking of my inner child and trying my best to make little Megs proud!
What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make a meaningful impact in the health and wellness industry?
Even if your business is small, the fact that you created employment for yourself is incredible! Also, one of my favorite quotes is: There are people that will never support you because it’s you, then there are people that will always support you because it’s you. You just have to find your people!
What are some of your favourite testimonials from people who have used your products?
There are so many! It’s hard to pick a favourite but here are a couple that stand out:
@Lathyraranger’s beautiful Instagram comment: “Love these photos! Beautiful couple! I've also used this product during the pandemic. I saw quick results while using. Within 3 months my nails went from weak to strong, my hair length grew really good. My struggle with dry skin ceased as the product made my skin more hydrated and even improved my skin's texture by the 5th month of using. Haven't maintained my beauty routine in a while now due to some medical priorities, but I look forward to reusing this product! Used it in my smoothies, iced coffee, tea, oats, and even rice. It worked for me!”
A message from one of our amazing followers: "This is just an honest THANK YOU message. Thank you for extremely amazing service and amazing products. I use your Marine collagen. The past two weeks I struggled with my gut because of medicine I had to take. One cup of my morning coffee with the marine collagen and it was almost instantly better! Not even to mention my hair and nails.
Thank you so much. You have a forever loyal client.”
“My overall health has totally been boosted! Subtle glowing skin, compliments on my shiny hair that's growing so healthy on the daily. Most of all my gut health is dramatically improved when I take Bombshell. Added to my monthly supplements because I can't go a day without it!” - Michelle (Product Review)
“It's only been two weeks, but I am completely speechless at this amazing product. It really is completely tasteless and dissolves well. I bought this product after going off the pill which caused severe acne and hair loss. After two weeks my hair is better, breakouts almost completely gone, my stomach is flatter and I just feel great overall. This is a must-have in your daily life!! Time for everyone to be a bombshell!” - Lizl S. (Product Review)
Follow Megan's journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganskyofficial/