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.
You have to be ready, willing and able to admit mistakes, find solutions and move on (quickly!). Candice Rafferty is the founder and managing director of Tassie Pure, a…
Meet Candice Rafferty – Founder and Managing Director of Tassie Pure
Coach, delegate, empower and let go, especially when it comes to operational and executional stuff. Italian born, Federico has spent most of his adult life in London. His career…
I pay attention. I listen. I don’t just hear. I really listen when people are talking to me. Not only does it make me more productive but it also helps…
Getting up early makes me more productive as an entrepreneur. The early bird always gets the worm. “Blu Skin Care, LLC” was created by actress/model Zondra Wilson after years of…
By outsourcing repetitive tasks I’ve been able to scale the company much quicker. While owners and executives often wear many hats, I would encourage them to invest in outsourcing sooner….
Always send a ‘thank-you’ note to your customers and remember that they are the people who keep you in business. Jeanne Kissman is the founder of PlumHill pure body essentials….
I would practice the ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’ theory and slow down to think more about the initial products we launched. Kelly Johnson is the founder of Parker…
[quote style=”boxed”]I would delegate more and manage instead of doing everything myself.[/quote] Maryam Ershadi is an accidental business owner. After Maryam’s father had a heart attack, her plan to…
[quote style=”boxed”]Ask people what they hate about your company.[/quote] Majella Mark, the Connecticut girl who moved to the big city to put her stamp on the world has numerous years…
[quote style=”boxed”]Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.[/quote] Katie Saxton is the President of CustomNailSolutions.com, a renowned blogger, and regular…
[quote style=”boxed”]Make decisions quickly and adjust as you go. Even mistakes should be made quickly.[/quote] Keeki Pure & Simple is the creation of Natalie Bauss, a mom of two, who…
[quote style=”boxed”]Start doing what I am doing now, only I would have started much sooner.[/quote] Jennifer Gerard is the founder and CEO of Whitening Lightning, makers of the highest quality…
Meet Jennifer Gerard – Founder and CEO of Whitening Lightning