Chanelle Washington is the visionary and businesswoman behind Indigofera, a beauty wellness and lifestyle company. She is known for inspiring women across the globe to “Be Radiantly Beautiful.” As a woman who has been intrigued by entrepreneurship and science, as well as nature, aesthetic traditions, culture, she brings a unique perspective, sensibility, and focus to the marketplace. It was out of this unique blend of science, wellness, business, and beauty that she in 2000 founded Indigofera “treasures for body, mind & soul.”
In September 2006, she took another leap of faith by introducing the Indigofera Natural Hair & Skin Studio, which developed a strong and loyal following in the Delaware Valley region. “The Studio” is where developed her unique Indigofera Philosophy, the foundation of the Indigofera Institute which began in 2009.
As an entrepreneurial maven and wellness expert, Chanelle Washington’s brand assets have included a natural hair studio offering spa and skin care services, a lifestyle magazine, self-published articles and books on beauty, a weekly national teleconference, a glamorous makeup and eyelash artistry service-line, and a signature plant-based hair and skin care line. Her plant based products and beauty curriculum marked by her commitment to wellness and quality service have garnered wide spread support. Indigofera Emerald Circle members experience, lifetime benefits, an exclusive collection and the Indigofera Beauty Bar and Trunk Show.
Chanelle Washington is a sought after speaker and conference facilitator. She has been the featured speaker for events sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (Rho Theta Omega Chapter), The Power Networking™ Conference (sponsored by Frasernet.com), The School District of Philadelphia, and the Mocha Moms (an African American parenting support group).
A Philadelphia native, Chanelle earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with honors from Temple University in 1998. Committed to continual educational and professional development and growth, she earned a Master of Business Administration in 2009. She M.B.A to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs launch and grow their business with focus on branding, strategic planning and product/service development marked by an overall commitment to excellence.
Chanelle Washington’s reputation for excellence has gained her entrance to and exposure in a myriad of forums and business settings. In 2005, she was chosen from a group of innovative entrepreneurs to represent all of Philadelphia in the “Verizon Realize” Ad Campaign. In 2006, Indigofera and HR Energy co-sponsored “Success Habits” a national empowerment tour with noted speaker and author Wil Cason and in the same year, The Philadelphia Natural Hair Conference at the Philadelphia Convention Center featured Chanelle as a panelist and prominent presenter. She has been a sought after exhibitor and presenter for the Baltimore Natural Hair Care Expo since 2007. The Work it Girl Opportunity Fair was the kick off of the “Business of Beauty” workshop series in 2011. Her most recent webinar was, “How to Start your Own Creative Business.”
In 2010, BET.com featured Chanelle as a natural hair expert to transform Yanne’ Givens the host of BET Honors, “My Red Carpet” Indigofera’s Hair Care Collection made it to Black Enterprises Fall Must Have’s in the same year.
Chanelle is also the author and publisher of the books “Seven Gems for Entrepreneurial Success” and “Reflections of Radiant Beauty ~ Real Beauty from the Inside Out”. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter @iloveindigofera
Contact her www.indigofera.com
