Sisters in Baltimore City, Successful Entrepreneurs, Prove What is Possible at a Young Age

Twenty-five-year-old Seneha Speaks and 18-year-old Simrin Speaks have been on an entrepreneurial path since their earliest memories. The Baltimoreans are the daughters of full-time entrepreneurs, Damon and Sonia Speaks. The Speaks’  Baltimore City home base, known affectionately as “The House of Diamondz” https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100064810083120  has rightfully earned the reputation of being a resource-filled place for many people who need support. A variety of free food and clothing are merely two examples of tangible items that are distributed at the community hub whenever available. 

Seneha and Simrin are motivated to become the best versions of themselves. The Speaks sisters are diamonds in their own right.

Seneha Speaks

Volunteering and helping the community comes as second nature to Seneha, in addition to diving deep into entrepreneurship. The henna artist and 2022 Bowie State University alumna graduated with a Psychology bachelors. Her company, Se’Henna, was established in 2015. OmbySeHenna, another endeavor, was established in 2020.

“Se’Henna is my service-based business where I share my [Indian] culture with the world through henna tattoos. OmbySeHenna is a holistic healing company sharing ancient natural remedies to help heal our community,” Seneha explained. 

Creating henna tattoos is a natural aptitude Seneha possesses since the Speaks sisters are half Indian. Is that their Indian grandmother used henna art as a rite of passage and way to connect with her granddaughters.

“I’ve always been an artist, so it was easy for me to pick up this medium,” Seneha explained.

Seneha feels blessed to have two of Baltimore City’s best mentors as parents.

“When I need advice about anything, they are the first ones I turn to,” she added.

At the age of 15, she asked if she could practice creating henna art on her family and friends. 

“Before I knew it, I was at a school charging $10 for small designs at school events,” Seneha shared.

The main ink that the henna artist uses to create her designs is a very high-quality Jagua Gel.

Even when Seneha was enrolled in college, she invested in creating a life that she wanted to live. Seneha made sacrifices such as tending to her appointments in Baltimore and then hopping back on the train to get back to campus to finish an essay. 

“I’ve always seen the bigger picture,” she explained, adding that anyone can become anything they would like to be.

Simrin Speaks

Simrin Speaks, a Dulaney High School senior, mentioned that her family runs a free pantry at two locations to provide food for people who need it, in addition to organizing community givebacks. 

“These efforts have been really important to me because they show the impact we can make when we come together to help others,” she remarked.

Additionally, Simrin began to explore entrepreneurship beginning at eight years old. 

“My first business was creating inspirational products, including the Positivity Jar where kids could pick a quote whenever they felt down,” said Simrin.

The entrepreneur’s current endeavor, Soleil by Sim, is a wellness business offering natural products crafted from high-quality, organic ingredients. The products support good health, overall well-being and self-care.

Simrin stated that she specializes in cold-pressed juices, herbal teas, and sea moss blends. Bath teas, vapor rubs, and natural oral care products are also offered.

“I personally make everything,” Simrin explained. 

She added, “My goal is to help people take care of their bodies in a simple, natural way.”

Simrin’s interest in wellness was sparked when Sonia became sick. Western medicine was not working for her, according to her daughter. She observed how effective holistic healing could be because her grandmother was a believer in holistic healing. After turning to natural remedies, progress was observable in Sonia’s health.

“Seeing those results made me want to learn more about natural health, and that’s what led me to focus on wellness in my business,” Simrin explained.

Simrin’s products are available for pickup in West Baltimore at the House of Diamondz, or they can be shipped or delivered to her customers. The ambitious student has been able to balance her business and school because she has an early release from school because she has already earned the required credits.

“That gives me extra time to focus on my business without it affecting my academics. Plus, I’ve always been disciplined with my time, and my grades are excellent, so I make sure to stay on top of everything while still growing my business,” said Simrin.

She is excited about attending Morgan State University next year and discovering how she can grow personally and professionally. 

She added, “Growing up in Baltimore, I’ve seen the challenges, but I’ve also seen the incredible potential we have. It’s important to remember that success isn’t just about what you have; it’s about your mindset and willingness to keep pushing forward. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve something! Your dreams are within reach if you keep going— don’t give up.”Connect with Seneha Speaks @se.henna on all platforms, @ombysehenna on all platforms and visit https://ombysehenna.myshopify.com/. Find Simrin Speaks @soleilbysim on all platforms, including https://www.instagram.com/soleilbysim.