Oni Leach
Competition can be healthy, as long as you can build a differentiation. What matters is understand what they provide and what they do not provide so you can find your…
beauty
Beauty is personal. Literally. It’s the one industry where the product goes on your face. The founders in this section are building beauty brands, skincare companies, cosmetics lines, and wellness products. All while navigating an industry that’s simultaneously ancient and constantly reinventing itself.
These interviews cover the full beauty landscape. Skincare. Makeup. Haircare. Clean beauty. Men’s grooming. The tools and technology that support the industry. And the direct-to-consumer brands that changed how beauty products reach people.
What makes these founders interesting is the combination of science and storytelling. Beauty products need to work. But they also need to make people feel something. The founders here understand both sides. They talk about formulation and branding with equal fluency.
You’ll find insights on product development, retail strategy, building beauty brands in a crowded market, influencer relationships, and the shift toward clean and sustainable beauty. Also the challenge of standing out when every brand claims to be revolutionary. If you’re building in beauty, these founders have perspective on the industry that goes deeper than skin deep. Sorry. Had to.
Carolyn Aronson
Some of your best deals are the ones you did not make. Don’t rush to do anything and trust your gut! Carolyn Aronson is a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and…
Chandler Sterling
Self-discipline. It’s not a habit but a way of life. Own yourself and your actions and be mindful of your goals. Chandler Sterling is the founder and CEO of…
Dr. Randal Haworth
You can’t just look at your feet when you’re walking, you need to look at the horizon to keep you on the right track to reach your goal. And having…
Irene Michaels
I don’t ever think we are truly done learning and those who think they are often stay stagnant in their place in life and are unable to adapt and innovate….
Brianne West
I am delighted to see the rise in interest in embracing the lifestyle change they encompass and really thinking about what they are consuming and the waste it produces. …
Wendy Lewis
I don’t give up on anything. I’m very productive, because I’m very focused because of my math background. I’m extremely analytical, and that’s what makes me most productive. Wendy…
Jaclyn Elbaum
Always listen to the customer, and don’t take it personally. If they don’t like what you are doing, don’t force it! Move on. Jaclyn Elbaum is the owner and…
Dr. Purvisha Patel
Kickstart your day with an early rise every day and I promise you will see grand steps forward in your creative productivity. You will have more hours in the day…
Beth Gerstein
Be thoughtful about creating and nurturing business connections, as they can dramatically influence your career trajectory, not to mention make work more enjoyable and meaningful. Beth Gerstein’s search for…
Jesse Erin
Jesse Erin is the founder, creative director, and co-designer for Stepforward. After stints at Ford Modeling and Condé Nast she was inspired to follow her entrepreneurial spirit and develop a…
Theodora Koutsougeras
I surround myself with the right group of people for the project and let their expertise shine. I couldn’t have built my businesses I have without them.” Where did…