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Ed speaks with Bobbi Brown, the founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Jones Road Beauty. They discuss her journey in the beauty industry, the impact of social media on the makeup world, and the importance of building a personal brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harley Finkelstein and David Segal are back with Season 3 of Big Shot! Today, we chat with beauty industry icon Bobbi Brown. Known for her work as a makeup artist, Bobbi's expertise has been showcased on the covers of leading magazines, including Cosmopolitan, Allure, Mademoiselle, and Teen. She's the author of nine beauty books, with five achieving bestseller status. In 1991, Bobbi founded Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, which Estée Lauder acquired for $74.5 million four years later. Bobbi had a 25-year non-compete with Estée Lauder, and as soon as that expired, she launched her latest company, a clean beauty brand called Jones Road. In our conversation, we discuss the following: How chutzpah and optimism landed Bobbi her first Vogue cover How Bobbi developed her first lipstick and the original ten that became the brand's foundation. How organic networking was a big part of Bobbi's success The Estée Lauder acquisition of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Bobbi's friendship with Leonard Lauder How Bobbi prioritized motherhood over work Life after the non-compete: Her new partnerships and Jones Road And so much more — In This Episode We Cover: (04:28) How Bobbi got started by cold-calling models and agencies (10:30) How Bobbi learned entrepreneurship skills at Emerson (12:52) Bobbi's first lipstick and the beginnings of her makeup empire (17:39) The Bergdorf Goodman deal that almost fell apart (21:30) A chance encounter in an elevator that led Bobbi to her second chemist (22:10) Meeting Jeff Zucker's grandmother and landing a regular spot on The Today Show (26:15) Trailblazing the natural makeup movement (34:10) Bobbi's meeting with Leonard Lauder of Estée Lauder (35:59) How Bobbi was able to prioritize her kids (39:20) The sale to Estée Lauder (42:54) How Bobbi celebrated and shared her wealth with her family (43:45) The first freestanding store, and how Leonard Lauder supported Bobbi (47:00) The decline of Bobbi's relationship with Estée Lauder that led to her leaving (51:30) The Just Bobbi curated collection at Lord and Taylor (53:30) How Bobbi moved on from the drama at Estée Lauder (1:00:01) Launching Jones Road (1:08:55) Miracle Balm's instant popularity (1:10:20) Bobbi's response to a TikTok influencer trashing her foundation (1:13:43) Bobbi's thoughts on selling her new company (1:14:45) Bobbi's partnership with her son, Cody (1:17:03) New learnings at Jones Road (1:18:28) Bobbi's thoughts on chutzpah (1:19:25) Bobbi's perspective on health and longevity (1:20:36) What being Jewish means to Bobbi (1:23:15) The secret to Bobbi's successful marriage and partnership — Where to find Bobbi Brown: X: https://x.com/justbobbibrown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbobbidotcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustBobbiDotCom TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbobbibrown Where To Find Big Shot: Website: https://www.bigshot.show/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/ Harley Finkelstein: https://twitter.com/harleyf David Segal: https://twitter.com/tea_maverick Production and Marketing: https://penname.co
In today's episode of the Get Styled Podcast, Elsa welcomes friend, and makeup artist to the stars, Delina Medhin! Delina recalls her journey into makeup artistry, discusses what a signature makeup look entails, and shares tips to erase the overwhelm around makeup, and show up as your full self, standing in your power with a full Signature Look!A message from host Elsa Isaac: “Today, I went into my archives. A few years ago, I sat down with my friend, and we had a really good conversation about makeup and the role it plays in our confidence. After listening back to that conversation recently, I just knew it would be a conversation you would want to hear.”Delina Medhin is a Celebrity Makeup Artist. Her client list includes Kamala Harris, Issa Rae, Alfre Woodard, Ilana Glazer, Phoebe Robinson, & more. Her work is published in Vogue, InStyle, NYTimes, Allure, ELLE, and Essence. She is a beauty brand ambassador for Chanel Beauty and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. She is an On-Camera Beauty Expert on the Today Show. With her written beauty expert advice featured in Allure, Glamour, The CUT, TZR, Well + Good and Mind Body Green.She is also the Host of her own series 'It Takes A Village', a video podcast, highlighting TOP Artists, Creators and Inventors sharing industry business strategy, and the Host of her own 6-episode series ‘Exploring Harlem' focused on sharing and uplifting the beauty of black business in her neighborhood of 10 years, Harlem, New York City.- - - - - - - - -If you liked this episode of the Get Styled Podcast, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes, Spotify, and just about anywhere you listen to podcasts. And please don't forget to rate/review/subscribe to the show - every little bit helps us be heard by those who need this message!- - - - - - - - -Want more? FIND ME at Elsaisaac.comFOLLOW ME on IG @elsaisaacSIGN UP FOR UPDATES about the podcast (and get access to my FREE Body Shape Calculator - the perfect tool to start you on your personal style journey)! Thanks for listening!- - - - - - - - -RESOURCES + REFERENCES Check out Delina's makeup techniques in her catalog of Instagram Lives!Delina's websiteSHOW NOTES 42:13 - Elsa introduces this conversation that she pulled from the archives…1:00 - Elsa introduces her special guest, Delina Medhin!2:07 - Elsa shares why she invited Delina onto the podcast, today!3:20 - Delina shares what, as a child, she dreamed of doing when she grew up (and the programs her parents put her in to get her there)7:31 - Delina shares her journey into makeup artistry12:45 - Delina shares how she helps folks transform through their makeup18:03 - Delina shares advice she would give a person with no experience/overwhelm who wants to create a makeup routine21:36 - Delina shares what a “signature style” when it comes to makeup could look like - and how she helps people find theirs27:18 - Delina shares why people typically come to her as their makeup artist27:47 - Episode wrap up
Mariel & Melissa welcome a very special guest, their friend Bobbi Brown, Makeup Artist and Founder of Jones Road Beauty. Bobbi Brown is a beauty industry titan, world-renowned makeup artist, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and serial entrepreneur. As a professional makeup artist, Bobbi created the ten simple lipsticks that launched her billion-dollar brand, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Bobbi left her namesake brand in 2016 to return to her roots as an entrepreneur, launching three new businesses -- justBOBBI.com, a digital editorial content site; The George, a 31-room boutique hotel in Montclair, NJ, and The Important Things, a podcast that interviews thought leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs on the habits and mindsets that have helped them live their most authentic and gratifying lives. In October 2020, Bobbi made her triumphant return to the beauty industry and launched Jones Road – a collection of edited and indispensable clean beauty products for all ages, skin types, and skin tones. Bobbi's clean beauty brand, Jones Road, is available on jonesroadbeauty.com or at their flagship stores in Montclair, NJ; New York City, and East Hampton, NY. You can find Bobbi Brown at: jonesroadbeauty.com ON SOCIAL @justbobbidotcom @jonesroadbeauty @thegeorgemontclair @18labelstudios Hosts - Mariel Hemingway & Melissa Yamaguchi Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins Senior Sound Engineer - Richard Dugan Producer and Sound Engineer - Slater Smith Click to Donate to the Mariel Hemingway Foundation Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to the Mariel Hemingway Foundation Youtube channel here
Earned: Strategies and Success Stories From the Best in Beauty + Fashion
REPLAY - In Ep. 68 of Earned, we sit down with beauty industry veteran Ken Landis. Ken has a proven track record of success, co-founding some of today's top beauty brands, including Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, TULA Skincare, and DIBS Beauty. To begin the episode, Ken reveals the core characteristics of a successful beauty brand, emphasizing the importance of a focused distribution strategy and unpacking his mantra of “narrow and deep.” He explains why Bobbi Brown Cosmetics started out in the '90s by being “laser focused” on high-end specialty retail stores, and prioritized winning market share in the few doors they were in, rather than maximizing distribution. We then dive into TULA, and Ken shares why the skincare brand launched with a digital-first, influencer-centric strategy, which quickly paved a path to profitability. We explore the difficulties of building a brand identity through retail compared to DTC, and Ken unpacks the differences in marketing a color cosmetics brand versus a skincare brand. We then discuss how the creator economy has evolved over the years, and how DIBS and Tula approach organic relationships versus paid partnerships with influencers. To close the show, Ken details the key factors that have attracted him to invest in a variety of companies, from beauty to tech to art to cannabis, before sharing his philosophies on effective leadership.In this episode, you will learn:How to build a brand identity that stands out in a crowded marketStrategies for leveraging organic relationships and paid partnerships with influencersKey characteristics that investors look for in a brandKey Takeaways[02:47] The core elements of a successful beauty company[11:40] How digital marketing has evolved since Ken began in the industry[14:40] Utilizing influencer marketing to expand brand awareness[16:45] Common mistakes brands make in retail[22:43] Key qualities Ken looks for when investing in companiesResources:Bobbi Brown CosmeticsTULADIBS BeautyConnect with the Guest:Ken's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-landis-88b7423/Connect with Conor Begley & CreatorIQ:Conor's LinkedIn - @conormbegleyCreatorIQ LinkedIn - @creatoriqFollow us on social:CreatorIQ YouTube - @TribeDynamicsCreatorIQ Instagram - @creatoriqCreatorIQ TikTok - @creator.iqCreatorIQ Twitter - @CreatorIQ
Mariel & Melissa welcome a very special guest, their friend Bobbi Brown, Makeup Artist and Founder of Jones Road Beauty. Bobbi Brown is a beauty industry titan, world-renowned makeup artist, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and serial entrepreneur. As a professional makeup artist, Bobbi created the ten simple lipsticks that launched her billion-dollar brand, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Bobbi left her namesake brand in 2016 to return to her roots as an entrepreneur, launching three new businesses -- justBOBBI.com, a digital editorial content site; The George, a 31-room boutique hotel in Montclair, NJ, and The Important Things, a podcast that interviews thought leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs on the habits and mindsets that have helped them live their most authentic and gratifying lives. In October 2020, Bobbi made her triumphant return to the beauty industry and launched Jones Road – a collection of edited and indispensable clean beauty products for all ages, skin types, and skin tones. Bobbi's clean beauty brand, Jones Road, is available on jonesroadbeauty.com or at their flagship stores in Montclair, NJ; New York City, and East Hampton, NY. You can find Bobbi Brown at: https://jonesroadbeauty.com ON SOCIAL @justbobbidotcom @jonesroadbeauty @thegeorgemontclair @18labelstudios Hosts - Mariel Hemingway & Melissa Yamaguchi Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins Senior Sound Engineer - Richard Dugan Producer and Sound Engineer - Slater Smith Click to Donate to the Mariel Hemingway Foundation account.venmo.com/u/MHFOUNDATION Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/marielhemingwayfoundation/ Subscribe to the Mariel Hemingway Foundation Youtube Channel Here www.youtube.com/channel/UCR168j3R1Mtx0iUQXs-VigA
After enduring a painful childhood with a suicidal mother, Cathy Heller moved to LA at 16 with nothing but a dream to become a rockstar. That dream was almost a reality until her producer, Ron Fare, dropped her because he didn't think she would make enough money as a musician. After jumping between soul-sucking day jobs that made her unhappy, she found a unique way to exercise her passion for music in a more profitable, fulfilling way. In this episode, Kathy explains why a lack of resources is not an excuse to abandon your dreams, why radical empathy is at the core of every business, and how she manages to make millions working only four hours each day. Cathy Heller is a top podcast host, author, songwriter, and entrepreneurial coach. Her podcast, The Cathy Heller Show, has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, HuffPost, Inc Magazine, Business Insider, and several times by Apple. Throughout the show, she has interviewed creative entrepreneurs like actress Jenna Fischer, blogger Seth Godin, singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, Lisa Simpson actress Yeardley Smith, designer Jonathan Adler, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics founder Bobbi Brown, psychologist Adam Grant, and author Daniel Pink. In this episode, Hala and Cathy will discuss: - Most adults are convinced they have to be unhappy - The opposite of depression is purpose - How messy action builds momentum - Business is relationships, not numbers - How can you implement radical empathy in your business? - How to cultivate deep and beneficial online relationships with your clients - The right way to sell a course online - The endless value of resourcefulness - How will higher education shift over the next few decades? - How to get paid more by working less - And other topics… Cathy Heller is the host of the popular podcast The Cathy Heller Podcast. Each week Cathy encourages thousands of listeners to find more purpose and get paid to do what they love. Cathy's book, Don't Keep Your Day Job, was released in November 2019 with Macmillan. It's filled with inspirational stories from people in her community who have taken control of their life's journey and goes into detail about how to find the work you're meant to do, grow your business, and wake up to a life you love. She is a phenomenal coach for creative entrepreneurs and she's helping people everywhere add their gifts to the world. Cathy often says “purpose is the opposite of depression” and she is truly lifting others to be the happiest version of themselves. Cathy currently lives in LA with her husband and their three daughters. LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Resources Mentioned: The Cathy Heller Podcast: https://www.dontkeepyourdayjob.com/ Cathy's Website: https://www.cathyheller.com/ Cathy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-heller Cathy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller/ Cathy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/cathyheller?lang=en Cathy's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathyhellerbiz/ Cathy's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cathyheller?app=desktop Sponsored By: LMNT - Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order only when you order through DrinkLMNT.com/YAP More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Afiya Jannah John is a writer, photographer, and filmmaker from Brooklyn, New York. Afiya majored in Journalism at SUNY Buffalo State and later transferred to the University at Albany, SUNY where she earned her Bachelor's degree with a minor in English. Afiya's production experience/credits include Bravo's Project Runway, a commercial for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and more recently, a short documentary film called In Loving Color: Black Queer Love on Film, where she served as Creative Director and Executive Producer. Afiya is a graduate student at the University of Delaware, majoring in Africana studies. Her research focuses on applying Black feminist theory to visual media, examining how images and art can be a powerful tool for healing and liberation in the Black community. https://www.afiyaj.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-habits/message
Earned: Strategies and Success Stories From the Best in Beauty + Fashion
In Ep. 68 of Earned, we sit down with beauty industry veteran Ken Landis. Ken has a proven track record of success, co-founding some of today's top beauty brands, including Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, TULA Skincare, and DIBS Beauty. To begin the episode, Ken reveals the core characteristics of a successful beauty brand, emphasizing the importance of a focused distribution strategy and unpacking his mantra of “narrow and deep.” He explains why Bobbi Brown Cosmetics started out in the '90s by being “laser focused” on high-end specialty retail stores, and prioritized winning market share in the few doors they were in, rather than maximizing distribution. We then dive into TULA, and Ken shares why the skincare brand launched with a digital-first, influencer-centric strategy, which quickly paved a path to profitability. We explore the difficulties of building a brand identity through retail compared to DTC, and Ken unpacks the differences in marketing a color cosmetics brand versus a skincare brand. We then discuss how the creator economy has evolved over the years, and how DIBS and Tula approach organic relationships versus paid partnerships with influencers. To close the show, Ken details the key factors that have attracted him to invest in a variety of companies, from beauty to tech to art to cannabis, before sharing his philosophies on effective leadership.In this episode, you will learn:How to build a brand identity that stands out in a crowded marketStrategies for leveraging organic relationships and paid partnerships with influencersKey characteristics that investors look for in a brandKey Takeaways[02:47] The core elements of a successful beauty company[11:40] How digital marketing has evolved since Ken began in the industry[14:40] Utilizing influencer marketing to expand brand awareness[16:45] Common mistakes brands make in retail[22:43] Key qualities Ken looks for when investing in companiesResources:Bobbi Brown CosmeticsTULADIBS BeautyConnect with the Guest:Ken's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-landis-88b7423/Connect with Conor Begley & CreatorIQ:Conor's LinkedIn - @conormbegleyCreatorIQ LinkedIn - @creatoriqFollow us on social:CreatorIQ YouTube - @TribeDynamicsCreatorIQ Instagram - @creatoriqCreatorIQ TikTok - @creator.iqCreatorIQ Twitter - @CreatorIQ
Description: Today, Lee sits down with Vimla Black-Gupta, the Co-Founder and CEO of Ourself, the first-ever sub-topical skincare system. In this episode, Vimla talks about her childhood growing up in Washington, DC, to realizing her passion for business at a young age. She shares her impressive career journey, from working at Proctor and Gamble to Bobby Brown Cosmetics to becoming the global CMO of Equinox and then starting Ourself.Exclusive Deals from Our Sponsors:Give the gift of the world's most beautiful spice rack and get 15% off by using the promo code STAIRWAY15 at www.evermill.comGet 20% off luxury fitness equipment that you won't want to hide in your closet by using the promo code STAIRWAY20 at www.equiptmovement.comIn This Episode You'll Hear About:(1:34) More about Ourself, the first ever sub-topical skincare system defining a new beauty category. By bridging the gap between traditional skincare products and clinical procedures, Ourself formulations leverage biotechnology to provide an at-home alternative to needles and lasers, delivering clinical-level results without the clinic.(3:25) She talks about her childhood growing up in Washington, DC where one of her first jobs was selling ice cream from a cart at a local mall where she grew to become a manager and realized her interest in business. (14:00) Her impressive career journey, from working at Proctor and Gamble, Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and Equinox.(16:40) The biggest takeaways from her experience at Proctor and Gamble and how she uses it today as a Co-Founder and CEO(28:30) Why she had the sudden change from the beauty industry to the fitness & health industry(33:50) How she got the idea for Ourself, based on a desire to do something different(40:00) Lee's experience trying the products, and Vimla walking Lee through how to use the lip filler gloss(51:00) What it's been like to become a Co-Founder and now CEO(53:00) The limiting beliefs and fears she has, but how she uses it to propel the business (55:00) The final advice she has for aspiring entrepreneurs, and how to overcome some of the biggest strugglesTo Find Out More:https://www.ourself.com/Quotes:“Talk to your consumers, test with your consumers, really get the feedback from them.”“All customer feedback is a gift.”“Whether you're working on a new brand or existing brand, you like don't wanna break it.”“The idea of the fusion of wellness and beauty was becoming this new thing.”“Keep the old cause the old is still really prescient when it was created but also meaningful today, but just make sure that you're keeping it fresh and making it resonate with where your consumer is at.”“Ourself is a call to action to be yourself, but just a better version.”“We're a company that is developing true science that is going to deliver the results.”“It is the fear that makes me wanna leap out of bed. But it's the conviction around what we're able to do and resolute on wanting to serve the consumer.”“My advice to everyone is you should follow your dreams. You should follow that hunch. You've just gotta figure out how and what's the best way to follow it that fits with your risk profile.”“You have to do something for you every day. You have to just to give your space the time to think. Cause otherwise, you will be lonely, you will just be in your thoughts. So find out whatever that is.”
EP 59: Are you a midlife woman looking for some secrets & answers just like me? You want answers on how to live your best “everyday midlife” and how to find your next thing in the second half of life. And, some pro makeup tips, products and ideas on how to take care of your skin, create definition and look natural all at the same time. You want to hear from someone who has successfully done it and continues to inspire women each day? Then listen here! Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation called, “Everyday Midlife” with Bobbi Brown. We discuss her entrepreneurial highlights by founding Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and, more recently, Jones Road Beauty. We dive into multiple makeup tips and products that are essential in midlife…hydration, contour, color…Yes, Bobbi is THE makeup guru! We chat about Bobbi's everyday life, such as how she maintains a great marriage, how she learned how to stop comparing herself to others & finding her own beauty and her philosophies on exercise & nutrition. Yes, Bobbi is not only a successful entrepreneur, but she is also on her own midlife journey just like us…even for her it's not always glamorous. She's doing the “work”, just like us. Listen to find out how Bobbi navigates business, family and midlife, and she tells us her fave bread, snacks, workout plan…all the things. Some Highlights: Bobbi's favorite part about getting older A good life is filled with hard work An attitude adjustment can help in difficult situations Stop comparing yourself to others, you are your own type of beautiful Learning as you go, being scared and doing it anyway How to create healthy midlife marriage energy Exercise because it feels good for YOU! Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/59 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/ THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/ THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com
Regard Tang is a certified empowerment coach who specializes on work-life balance, burnout and self acceptance. In her former life as a professional makeup artist, it was her strong work ethic and people skills that helped her land many major projects with well-known brands, such as Victoria's Secret, Project Runway, JCrew, Nike, Levi's and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Regard takes pride in her ability to build trusting relationships with clients by making them realize they are beautiful inside and out. Throughout her career as a makeup artist, Regard also came to understand that she has a bigger mission of helping people meet their life's goals and find happiness within. Regard's own experience of going through depression and anxiety; and getting help to combat that, also reaffirmed her passion of helping people survive tough times in their lives. In 2020, Regard got her life and health coach certifications through “Health Coach Institute” and launched her own coaching business. She is committed to giving each client her full attention and nonjudgmental support, while giving them customized exercises to reach their goals. Regard genuinely cares about the people she is helping and will hold them accountable throughout their coaching sessions. Anyone interested in working with Regard, she is looking forward to hearing from you. Regard also offers a 45 minutes complimentary consultation for every new client. ____________________ Connect With Jacent Text “FREEDOM” to 702 829 5260 IG: @jacentsgems IG: @wealthandwellnessuniversity FB Page: @SixFigureMoneyMindsetCoach FB Group: From $90k in Debt to $90k in The Bank: Building Wealth & Wellness Twitter: @jacentsgems LinkedIn: jacent-wamala-m-s-lmft-aa8baa194 Wamala Wellness Youtube: Jacent at Wamala Wellness Therapy Wealth & Wellness University Youtube: Jacent at Wealth & Wellness University Website: www.wamalawellness.com Join Wealth & Wellness University: https://my.wealthandwellnessuniversity.com/fb-group-a-2101 ____________________ Connect With Regard IG: @regardtangcoaching FB: @regardtangcoaching FB Group: Empowerment Community: Self-development, Self-love and Mindset LinkedIn: @regardtang Website: https://www.regardtang.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jacentsgems/support
Talk about makeup, and one of the first names that pops into your mind is likely Bobbi Brown. An idol and inspiration for makeup lovers across the world, Brown's fiery entrepreneurial spirit has driven a wide range of success with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. When Brown's 25-year non-compete agreement expired with Estée Lauder in 2020, she and her husband Steven Plofker joined forces to launch their own DTC beauty brand, Jones Road... (READ MORE).
ABOUT THE IMPORTANT THINGSThe Important Things with Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar is a podcast that asks the question: how can you lead a life of fulfillment? The ongoing pandemic has given us all the opportunity to examine what really matters most to us and what brings us true contentment. Each week through candid conversations with friends, thought leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs (including Jennifer Fisher, Gloria Steinem, Jeopardy Champion Amy Schneider, Soccer Legends Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris, Charity Founder Christy Turlington Burns) Bobbi and Anjali uncover ways we can all learn to live more authentic, gratifying lives. Not the usual platitudes and advice, but the TRULY important stuff; the learnings and habits that anyone can take along for the ride.Episodes here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-important-things-with-92746733/The Important Things with Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar is a podcast that asks the question: how can you lead a life of fulfillment? The ongoing pandemic has given us all the opportunity to examine what really matters most to us and what brings us true contentment. Each week through candid conversations with friends, thought leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs, Bobbi and Anjali are looking for ...www.iheart.comBOBBI BROWN BIOEven as a young girl, Bobbi Brown was enthralled by makeup. "I remember watching my mother apply her white eye shadow and black liner in her blue gilded bathroom--she was glamorous, but fresh-looking." And as soon as she was able to work, Bobbi raced to the small cosmetics store in town, where she got her first taste of formal training.Bobbi's education continued at Boston's Emerson College, where she earned a B.F.A. in theatrical makeup. Upon graduation, she moved to New York City to make it as a professional makeup artist. She showed her ever-growing portfolio to anyone who would look at it, slowly built up contacts and experienced the challenges typical of most freelance makeup artists trying to make it in Manhattan. But despite the ups and downs, her talent and drive earned her coveted gigs with top magazines, photographers and models. Bobbi began her collaboration with photographers Bruce Weber and Arthur Elgort for American Vogue, as well as with the late Francesco Scavullo for Cosmopolitan and Self. A seven-page spread of full-face beauty shots of supermodel Tatiana Patitz--shot by Wayne Maser--also put Bobbi's work front and center.Bobbi's big breakthrough was her first American Vogue cover. The image was shot by famed photographer Patrick Demarchelier and featured the soon-to-be-supermodel Naomi Campbell, made up by Bobbi Brown. Seven years after arriving to New York City knowing no one, Bobbi was part of the club. The industry took notice.As a successful makeup artist with access to everything in the market, Bobbi found nearly all products looked too artificial, making it impossible to create a gorgeous, no-makeup look.Ten years into her freelance career, a chance meeting with a chemist at a magazine photo shoot changed everything. "I had the idea to create a lipstick that didn't smell, wasn't dry or greasy and looked like lips, only better--and I told the chemist about it," she says.The chemist made the lipstick following Bobbi's unprecedented specifications and the result was Brown Lip Color, a pinky-brown shade. Nine other brown-based lipstick shades followed soon after, and Bobbi's set of lipsticks was complete.In 1991, her 10 lipsticks debuted at the Bergdorf Goodman under the name of Bobbi Brown essentials. Bobbi was expecting to sell 100 in a month. She sold 100 within the first day.The message was clear: women wanted makeup that was simple, flattering and wearable. Word spread quickly. Bobbi's unique approach to cosmetics was a long-awaited gift for women who wanted a more natural look. The magazine industry's most prominent beauty editors got behind Bobbi, and her small, insider brand garnered big time buzz.The range expanded beyond lipstick. Bobbi's foundations were yellow-based, not pink, revolutionizing face makeup as it's known today. And, before long, she showed that she was as adept at neutrals as she was at bright and bold colors.This sea change in the beauty market caught the attention of cosmetics empire Estee Lauder, who bought Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in 1995, just four years after the company's inception. Today, Bobbi Brown retains creative control of the brand.In addition to running her company, Bobbi continues to pursue her craft by creating the runway looks for New York Fashion Week. A permanent fixture backstage, she works with the industry's best designers including Rachel Roy, J. Mendel, Erin Fetherston, Tory Burch and Cynthia Rowley.Bobbi often does how-to segments on The Today Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show, and her advice can be found in syndicated columns and advice features for magazines and websites around the globe.Of course, you can always find Bobbi where she began--on the set. Bobbi is still the world's most celebrated makeup artists for personalities and fashion magazines.A New York Times best-selling author, Bobbi has written several instructional and engaging beauty and lifestyle books, including: Bobbi Brown Beauty, Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty, Bobbi Brown Beauty Evolution, Bobbi Brown Living Beauty and Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual.For Bobbi, making other people's lives better simply makes sense. "I love helping others because it feels good," she says. On a year-round basis, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics donates generous financial and in-kind support to organizations including Dress for Success and the Jane Addams Vocational High School. To learn more about Bobbi's philanthropic work, please visit Bobbi's Causes.ANJALI KUMAR BIOAnjali Kumar works with entrepreneurs and C-level executives in all stages of business, focusing on early-stage tech, consumer products, and luxury fashion companies with a social conscience.Anjali recently founded Slightly Reserved, a home for all of Anjali's entrepreneurial and creative ventures, including an advisory firm providing legal counsel and business strategy for entrepreneurs, executives, talent, and brands. She is also a co-founder of COVID Tech Connect which sent nearly 20,000 smart devices to hospitals and senior care facilities across the US that allow critically ill patients to connect with their loved ones.Prior to that, Anjali was the Founding Chief People Officer and General Counsel at Cheddar, the Founding Head of Social Innovation and Founding General Counsel at Warby Parker, Founding General Counsel at Acumen, and Senior Counsel at Google.While at Google, Anjali curated and hosted the @Google Speaker Series on the NYC campus, bringing Googlers from around the globe face-to-face with today's most prominent and innovative thought leaders including Anthony Bourdain, Questlove, and Jacques Pépin and hosted a YouTube interview series "Lunchtime at Google."Anjali's 2017 TED Talk based on her book Stalking God: My Unorthodox Search For Something To Believe In (Hachette 2018), has been watched by 5 million people around the world and translated into over twenty languages. A television show based on her book is in development.Anjali earned her BA in Biomedical Ethics from Brown University and a JD from Boston University School of Law. She is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School and Fordham University and continues to advise non-profit organizations including Malala Fund and IDEO.org.In 2016, she was appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio to join the NYC Children's Cabinet Advisory Board and the board of directors of GrowNYC. Anjali currently serves on the board of directors of Happy Money, IFundWomen, Women's World Banking, Amplifier, POV, and GloScience Professional.Anjali lives in New York City and upstate New York with her husband and daughter.
Bobbi Brown is an American professional makeup artist, author, and the founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. In 1991 Brown first created ten natural-shade lipsticks and then became one of the leading brands in American cosmetics. In 2012 Bobbi sold 21 million “units” of product each year, or 2,400 per hour, or 40 per minute. BB cosmetics made up roughly 10% of all revenue for Estée Lauder companies. She has written nine books about beauty and wellness.After leaving Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in 2016 (25 years!) she launched Beauty Evolution, LLC. She curates an editorial website Just Bobbi and She and her husband reimagined The George, a 32-room boutique hotel located in Montclair, New Jersey.Bobbi welcome In My Chair.
Ever feel like you've been hit by a truck? Well, Jo Schaalman has and she is an expert in healing and recovery. Jo was a state champion gymnast, a nationally ranked diver and a diving coach. While prepping for medical school she was t-boned by a semi-truck during a cross-country bike tour. As a result of the accident, Jo was told that she wouldn't live a normal life, let alone become a doctor. Her recovery process was both physically and emotionally grueling, but through her healing she was able to unlock some universal healing principles that could not only help her, but other people as well. These discoveries became key foundations of the Conscious Cleanse. Because of her experience, Jo is driven to help people who think healing is out of their reach. Although she never became a doctor, Jo has been able to fulfill her lifelong mission of helping people heal. Jo Schaalman is the co-author of the book The Conscious Cleanse, a best-selling, step-by-step guide to help you live your most vibrant life and the newest book, The Conscious Cleanse Cookbook. She has led thousands of people through the online supported cleanse with her accessible and light-hearted approach. The Conscious Cleanse program been dubbed “the real deal” by Bobbi Brown, founder and chief creative officer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. On top of it all, Jo is also a mom of 2, ages 1 and 7 years old. In this episode, Jo and I chat about... Her personal journey from getting hit by a truck to overcoming pain How the conscious cleanse was created and the basis behind it Three things to think about everyday when you're eating and when you want to feel better Habits busy moms can implement to set themselves up for success around nutrition The importance of changing our mindset around health and our body ** Jo will be launching a live 14-Day Conscious Cleanse starting on Jan 12, 2022. For More Programs Click HERE. ** Follow Jo at... Website: www.consciouscleanse.com Instagram: @consciouscleanse Books: The Conscious Cleanse Cookbook // The Conscious Cleanse, 2nd Edition Freebies: FREE eCookbook - Healthy Holidays: 10 Recipes for Conscious Eating ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima
She's a business and beauty icon: Bobbi Brown is a makeup artist, author, entrepreneur and founder of Jones Road + the billion dollar global brand Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. She started her first line of makeup in 1991 at a time when bright and heavy-handed makeup was in. And while the makeup artists around her thought her natural colors would never sell, Bobbi completely disrupted the makeup industry. Four years later she sold her company for about $100 million dollars to Estee Lauder. About to celebrate it's one year anniversary, Bobbi's new clean makeup line Jones Road has blown up online and across stories. Today she shares her journey and some of the lessons she's learned along the way, including: How she first got into makeup by creating her own major in college. How an unconventional approach helped get her in the makeup door in NYC. How she created her brand Bobbi Brown Cosmetics with10 lipsticks and sold them out of her house. How she got into Bergdorf Goodman's, got a book deal and became a regular on the today show all because of how she likes to talk to strangers. What she believes is the true key to confidence Why she was inspired to become a certified holistic health coach How she decided to sell her company 4 years after she started it and the only regret she has from that decision. The most valuable business opportunity that didn't pay her a dime Her beauty philosophy Produced by Dear Media.
Bobbi Brown started out as a makeup artist in New York City, but hated the gaudy color palette of the 1980s. She eventually shook up the industry by introducing "nude makeup" with neutral colors and a natural tone. In 1995, Estée Lauder acquired Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Bobbi remained there for 22 years, until she realized the brand was no longer the one she had built.
When it comes to clean cosmetics, product labels are awash with "free-from this" and "No to that" all in an effort to reduce consumer concern over exposure to toxic chemicals.However, some leading cosmetic brands are challenging the status quo. Rather than only talking about the absence of the bad stuff, the focus is on communicating the benefits of using certain ingredients and their ability to moisturize, correct, and hydrate the skin all while keeping public health and the environment in mind. In #5 episode, we talk with Sarah Creal, co-founder and CEO of Victoria Beckham Beauty. Sarah Creal is a long-time beauty executive with a track record of building some of the world's top luxury cosmetic brands including Prada Beauty, Ralph Lauren Fragrances, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and Tom Ford.Listen to the episode to learn more about how Victoria Beckham and Sarah Creal formulates to achieve clean beauty with a luxury experience, the great lengths that Victoria Beckham Beauty goes to ensure they stay true to that promise, and the tips that you can follow now to improve the health of your skin. https://www.victoriabeckhambeauty.com/https://www.victoriabeckhambeauty.com/clean-beautyhttps://puori.com/https://puori.com/products/p3-health-essentialshttps://www.ewg.org/skindeep/https://shop.oneloveorganics.com/products/botanical-b-cleansing-oil-makeup-remover
Bobbi Brown is the Founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Bestselling Author, and Serial Entrepreneur. Embracing the overemphasis on “normal” Bobbi has cut out an accessible and long-lasting position in the makeup world. Starting as an artist herself and never shying away from what worked for her, Bobbi found herself again and again succeeding by doing everything one is supposed to do in business without realizing or even putting thought into the tactics she was using. Certainly, it helps to be interested in makeup, but this episode has so much valuable information on starting and growing a business, making earnest connections and seeing those through to opportunities, knowing how to ask for what you want, and so much more.Youtube Link to This Episode Bobbi’s WebsiteBobbi’s Instagram
Hello listeners. How are you at this present moment? I want you to really to take a second to think about that. I know we’re overworked and tired because we’re managing a ton - overseeing our businesses whether we’re taking on new ventures or growing empires, taking care of our families and entertaining and teaching our kids at home as best we can, running our households, and doing it all over again the next day. Things are not getting any easier, but my guest today is a woman who chooses to lead her life with conviction and manage it all with finesse. She recently gave a commencement speech to the class of 2020 where she rallied, “Get over it, get over yourself and get out there!” And I think that slogan applies to adults and parents too, especially during these challenging times. We’ve got this and need to believe it. Bobbi Brown is a beauty industry titan, world renowned makeup artist, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and serial entrepreneur. As a professional makeup artist, Bobbi created 10 simple lipsticks that evolved into a global beauty empire. She has written nine beauty and wellness books and is a New York Times bestselling author. Since leaving her billion-dollar company Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in October 2016, she has launched Beauty Evolution, LLC and was certified as a health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Bobbi has returned to her roots as an entrepreneur. Her latest endeavor is EVOLUTION_18, a line of beauty-inspired wellness products. Driven by Bobbi's insatiable curiosity for all things lifestyle, she also curates the editorial website, justBOBBI.com. In addition, she and her husband, Steven Plofker, lovingly reimagined The George, a 32-room design-inspired boutique hotel located in Montclair, N.J. They have 3 sons Dylan, Dakota, and Duke. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: JustBobbi.com WEBSITE: Evolution18.com INSTAGRAM: @evolution_18 FACEBOOK: /JustBobbiBrown LINKEDIN: Bobbi Brown
**This episode is brought to you by ATTN Agency, Forum Brands, and Honeycomb Credit** A sustainable fine jewelry line - this is the motto of KBH Jewels. In the first part of this Feature, we have Kimberly Berry Haisch, CEO and Founder of KBH Jewels, a brand that delivers great designs with sustainability, climate change, and the environment in mind. Kimberly formerly worked at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and now runs her own jewelry business. Today she talks about her inspiration behind KBH Jewels, along with the difficulties she handled in her path. She is a mother, wife, and successful entrepreneur. Kimberly tells her story about KBH Jewels. In part 2, we discuss The support she received; What the inspiration was for starting KBH Jewels; an Overview of the brand; Her early career and experience; What challenges she faced; What motivated her as an entrepreneur; Her advice for newcomers; and so much more. Join Ramon Vela and Kimberly as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on KBH Jewels, visit: https://www.kbhjewels.com/ * OUR SHOW IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF ATTN Agency. ATTN Agency is a full-funnel growth and performance digital marketing agency with proven strategies to scale and optimize direct-to-consumer brands through tactical media buying, data-driven analysis, and unrivaled creative services. If you are looking back on this year wondering what went wrong or what could have gone better, or if you're starting to put together your game plan for 2021, I have one piece of advice: you need to talk to ATTN Agency. I’ve interviewed several of their clients, and I can say that they are the best in the business. ATTN represents some of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands, delivering month-over-month results. For a comprehensive, no-obligation, 14 point audit of your social, search, shopping, email, and SMS channels, visit: https://www.attnagency.com/storyofabrand/ * This episode is also brought to you by Forum Brands. Have you built an online brand that consumers love? Do you sell in consumer categories that are essential to everyday life? Do the majority of your sales go through Amazon FBA? If this sounds like you, you should get to know Forum Brands. Forum is a team of expert investors, operators, and many ex-Amazonian, who provide entrepreneurs and owners with the most efficient and lucrative way to sell their e-commerce businesses. If you’re interested in exploring a sale and cashing out years of your profits in one day, visit us at https://www.forumbrands.com/ to schedule a 30-minute call. * This episode is brought to you by Honeycomb Credit. With Honeycomb Credit, you can transform your customers into your biggest brand advocates by giving them the chance to lend directly to your growing business. Brands looking to expand nationally, buy equipment, or launch a new product have used Honeycomb to get the funds they need while engaging their customers in a whole new way. Learn how to level up your customers today. Visit honeycombcredit.com/brand
Jo Schaalman is an expert in healing and recovery. A lifelong athlete, she sustained serious injuries when, as a teenager, she was t-boned by a semi-truck during a cross-country bike tour. While grueling, her recovery process was also full of success, recovery, and healing that she so generously shares with us on this podcast - and the world. Her discoveries became key foundations of the Conscious Cleanse, which she and Samantha talk about in this episode.They also discuss healing as a process rather than a destination, experimenting, food as a tool for healing, women-led business, and more.Jo's story is inspiring and expansive, and we are certain you will be able to locate yourself somewhere in her story. Have you faced adversity or uncertainty? Been told you couldn't do something? No matter your story or background, tune into this episode for a dose of inspiration and vitality.Jo Schaalman is the co-author of the book The Conscious Cleanse, a best-selling, step-by-step guide to help you live your most vibrant life and the newest book, The Conscious Cleanse Cookbook. She has led thousands of people through the online supported cleanse with her accessible and light-hearted approach. The Conscious Cleanse program been dubbed “the real deal” by Bobbi Brown, founder and chief creative officer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.Email Jo at connect@consciouscleanse.com. To learn more about Jo or join in on the Conscious Cleanse, you can - visit her website here,follow her on Instagram,like her on Facebook,and follow her on Twitter.Learn more about Samantha and The Bright Life here.Samantha Lawrence (Host, creator.) Jo Schallman (Guest.) Graphic design and production by For The Love Media, LLC. This episode was edited by Alex Lee-Ammons.
On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest of the Week, Bobbi Brown! Bobbi is a makeup mogul and founder of such companies as Jones Road Beauty, EVOLUTION_18 and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. She is also a best-selling author, having written nine books in her career. Nina and Bobbi discuss her newest venture, Jones Road Beauty, and what led Bobbi to return to the makeup industry in the clean beauty space. They also discuss the process of running a business during COVID-19, the importance of balancing work and personal time, Bobbi’s favorite social media trends and binge-able TV shows, and more! ——————— Follow Nina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ninabclarke/ Follow Nina on Twitter: twitter.com/ninabclarke Visit Nina’s blog: www.ninabradleyclarke.com Visit Nina’s Beautycounter shop: https://www.beautycounter.com/ninabradleyclarke Follow Bobbi Brown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbobbidotcom/ Visit the Just Bobbi official website: https://www.justbobbi.com Listen to Bobbi’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-beauty-with-bobbi-brown/id1488020237 Visit Jones Road Beauty’s website: https://jonesroadbeauty.com Follow Jones Road Beauty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonesroadbeauty/ Visit EVOLUTION_18’s website: https://evolution18.com Follow EVOLUTION_18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolution_18/ Visit The George’s website: https://www.thegeorgemontclair.com
Michelle Shigemasa has been in the beauty industry for a long time, working for brands such as Smashbox and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Today, she's the CEO of Murad, where she dedicates herself to promoting the wellbeing and confidence of women everywhere. Her latest victory has been the successful transition of the company from largely brick-and-mortar to largely online. In this episode Michelle joins us to talk about her journey to CEO. She talks about coping with changing dreams, what to look for in a potential employee (and employer), and how to tell when it's time to move onto something new. She discusses the shift to virtual, the beauty industry, how to get promoted, and the importance of strong will as well as gratitude. She includes bonuses such as her personal skincare routine, how she spends her off-time, and the company's plans for the coming year. “You shouldn't wait to be recognized for the work that you do. You should ask for what you want.” “Making mistakes makes you smarter, makes you stronger.” This week on SocialFly's Entreprenista Podcast: How to recharge when you're not working Finding what you're passionate about The importance of continuous learning The importance of hiring nice people Weathering changes in company culture Social media tips Being where the consumer is Resources Mentioned The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Connect with Michelle Company Instagram Company Website Say “Hello!” To DigiCards™ Are you ready to take your virtual team meetings to the next level? Are you tired of yelling “You're on mute!” at your computer screen and letting the important points you were trying to make get lost? If you're tired of leading unproductive, distraction-filled team meetings, then it's time for you to say “Hello!” to DigiCards. Each pack of virtual meeting cards include 20 color-coded professional cards designed to streamline your meeting communications while allowing each meeting to create an opportunity for collaboration and fun. Say “Goodbye!” to waving your arms, being ignored, and frantically typing in the chat. Start your next virtual meeting with DigiCards - the virtual meeting cards for entreprenistas. To grab your deck of DigiCards and bring fun, engagement, and collaboration back into your team meetings, visit www.hellodigicards.com. Use the coupon code: Entreprenista15 to receive 15% off your first order. Become An Entreprenista! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for female founders, by female founders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | GooglePlay Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn and for more exclusive content, tips, and insight, join the Entreprenistas Facebook group and visit the SocialFly website.
Michelle Shigemasa has been in the beauty industry for a long time, working for brands such as Smashbox and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Today, she's the CEO of Murad, where she dedicates herself to promoting the wellbeing and confidence of women everywhere. Her latest victory has been the successful transition of the company from largely brick-and-mortar to largely online. In this episode Michelle joins us to talk about her journey to CEO. She talks about coping with changing dreams, what to look for in a potential employee (and employer), and how to tell when it's time to move onto something new. She discusses the shift to virtual, the beauty industry, how to get promoted, and the importance of strong will as well as gratitude. She includes bonuses such as her personal skincare routine, how she spends her off-time, and the company's plans for the coming year. “You shouldn't wait to be recognized for the work that you do. You should ask for what you want.” “Making mistakes makes you smarter, makes you stronger.” This week on SocialFly's Entreprenista Podcast: How to recharge when you're not workingFinding what you're passionate aboutThe importance of continuous learningThe importance of hiring nice peopleWeathering changes in company cultureSocial media tipsBeing where the consumer is Resources Mentioned The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Connect with Michelle Company InstagramCompany Website Say “Hello!” To DigiCards™ Are you ready to take your virtual team meetings to the next level? Are you tired of yelling “You're on mute!” at your computer screen and letting the important points you were trying to make get lost? If you're tired of leading unproductive, distraction-filled team meetings, then it's time for you to say “Hello!” to DigiCards. Each pack of virtual meeting cards include 20 color-coded professional cards designed to streamline your meeting communications while allowing each meeting to create an opportunity for collaboration and fun. Say “Goodbye!” to waving your arms, being ignored, and frantically typing in the chat. Start your next virtual meeting with DigiCards - the virtual meeting cards for entreprenistas. To grab your deck of DigiCards and bring fun, engagement, and collaboration back into your team meetings, visit www.hellodigicards.com. Use the coupon code: Entreprenista15 to receive 15% off your first order. Become An Entreprenista! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for female founders, by female founders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | GooglePlay Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn and for more exclusive content, tips, and insight, join the Entreprenistas Facebook group and visit the SocialFly website.
Episode 175: An entrepreneur since age 15, Alex Hodara tells us why he created Rocket Club to teach 9 to 14-year old students robotics, coding, and entrepreneurship. Guest Biography Entrepreneur Alex Hodara is the owner of Hodara Real Estate Group, an investment and development company he founded as a brokerage in 2008. Hodara launched the venture during his junior year at Boston University, hiring 15 of his classmates and launching what CNBC coined as “America’s first student run real estate brokerage.” Upon graduation with his B.B.A. from the distinguished Questrom School of Business, the success of Hodara’s firm landed him on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” and Bloomberg Businessweek’s “Best Young Entrepreneurs” lists. Hodara bought, renovated, and rented his first building in 2011, and today owns 200 multifamily units between Boston and Jersey City, just outside of Manhattan. In 2018 Hodara sponsored a STEM competition at Westfield High School in New Jersey. Inspired by the student’s brilliant engineering ideas and desire for elevated entrepreneurial support, he developed Rocket Club, an award winning, selffinanced robotics, coding and entrepreneurship club for kids. Hodara officially launched this passion project in February 2019 in Hoboken, New Jersey and word spread fast; with new locations popping up in Montclair, NJ, Upper West Side New York, Lower Manhattan, The British International School of NYC, and a free program in Newark, NJ during the first year of operation. Rocket Club went on to win the 2019 NJ Tech Council’s Innovation and Education Award, and STEM Leader to Watch Award. Each location was near capacity when COVID-19 hit the world, in March 2020. Hodara and the Rocket Club team quickly pivoted to a fully virtual model, providing free education to members through the fall of 2020. In the process, enrollment soared as parents sought out additional resources for their children who were distance learning. Rocket Club’s virtual curriculum is four semesters, and teaches members to develop their own businesses, learn Python coding, and build robotics. Each day, Rocket Club hosts Rocket Club Live, an interactive, educational game show and Q&A featuring a successful guest. Guests have included the founders of Netflix, Beyond Meat, Casper Mattresses, Harry’s Razors, Vonage, and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics to name a few. In this episode, you'll learn: We get a glimpse into the entrepreneur’s mind. Building a curriculum designed to expose kids to as much as possible to inspire and help them decide what they want to be when they’re older. How Alex is investing his own money to cultivate entrepreneurs of the future. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/175 Find more from our guest: rocketclub.com hodararealestate.com LinkedIn Mentioned in the episode: Jeffrey M. Zucker Vin Vomero Keith Harrington Morgan McDowell - Host of Rocket Club Live Marc Randolph, co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix Josh Dobbs - NFL Quarterback and NASA Rocket Scientist mightyquinnsbbq.com Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.
Elizabeth Shackel was born and raised on Long Island and currently lives and works in NYC. Liz has been with Estée Lauder Companies in Global Supply Chain for 13 years. She is currently with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics overseeing new product launches for the color category which includes lip, eye, cheek, trend and brand collaborations. She has a big family, a great group of girlfriends, found love during this pandemic, and her voice level is on loud. Liz is always looking to find the best Old Fashioned. Tina Sonsalla When work and life were feeling a bit too status quo, Tina picked up and left her native Midwest for NYC. When she's not soaking up the energy of her new home city, she's been found leading teams across the globe or inspiring external partners on why they should want to partner. With a passion to drive change and always reinventing, she's happiest mentoring others and sharing the pearls of wisdom she wished she could have told her younger self. Elizabeth Coveney Elizabeth Coveney is an executive leader with over 30 years of Sales, Operations, Marketing and Client Management, in the Consumer Product Industry as well as Advertising Agency world. Her current role is Vice President, National Retail Sales at The Coca-Cola Company where she is responsible for a $200M revenue center and a U.S. based sales team. As the lead of the Center of Excellence for Foodservice in Retail, Elizabeth and her team are responsible for the marketing, sales, and product innovation for all dispensed beverages in the large store, convenience retail, military and club channels. Liz is a Mom, daughter, sister, wife, an exercise enthusiast, an avid learner, voracious reader, process improver, and diet Coke addict!
How does the creator of one of the world's most well known beauty brands, pivot to the wellness category and find her footing in a place where authenticity, realness and reality are key? David gets the story behind Bobbi Brown, the brand and the woman who turned her lipstick-making hobby into a billion dollar brand, only to sell it in search of a new challenge – the wellness market. He gets to the story behind the story, where from an early age, Bobbi watched her grandfather in his business, building up security and comfort to be “Just Bobbi.” Always working to make things better, Bobbi left Estée Lauder after 22 years to try her hand at wellness products. This gave her the freedom to solve problems in unexpected ways and lead a creative team who is not content with the norm. Her lack of fear and excitement to jump into new opportunities with a risk of failure, keeps Bobbi from feeling like she missed a moment. Her desire to create something more authentic has driven her through her career. Whether it be more natural toned lipsticks and makeup that bring out the innate beauty in women, or finding that natural product that brings out the best in someone - has naturally guided her devotion to raising up other women, creating role models and to pursue wellness and success in life.
Bobbi Brown is a beauty industry titan, world famous makeup artist, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and as she likes to say, “serial entrepreneur”. As a professional makeup artist, Bobbi changed the cosmetics business when created 10 simple lipsticks that evolved into a global beauty empire. After leaving her billion-dollar company Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in October 2016, she launched Beauty Evolution, and what some people may not know is that she became certified as a health coach. Bobbi has a series on Masterclass where viewers can learn all about technical makeup application as well as her views on business, being an entrepreneur, and building a brand. Evolution 18 is Bobbi’s beyond-comprehensive line of supplements for beauty and wellness designed to support an everyday lifestyle, based on her core philosophy: "the better you take care of yourself on the inside, the better you will look on the outside". She’s also reimagined the George Hotel alongside her husband, and on this podcast, we talk about why. This is a deep-dive podcast with inspirational Bobbi. Listen in as we discuss all things entrepreneurship, one of her favorite fashion moments, what it is that has made her an out-of-the-box thinker, being a boss, how her creativity has evolved over the years, her goals for the Justbobbi website, her exciting line of supplements, beauty and social media today, what she's watching, and a whole boatload of her tastemaker favorites that you can discover and shop here: 1. The Evolution 18 Shop on StoryAndRain.com: read + shop the story. https://storyandrain.com/article/beauty-brand-shops-evolution-18 2. Bobbi's Evolution 18 favorite: Beauty Debloat Tea by Evolution_18 https://rstyle.me/+2YSWp2NoWCddeTyiZOYaog 3. Bobbi's Evolution 18 favorite: Chill 10MG CBD Gummy https://chillbyevolution18.com/ 4. Bobbi's Evolution 18 favorite: Relaxing Vanilla https://evolution18.com/products/relaxing-vanilla-collagen-powder 5. Bobbi's Evolution 18 favorite: Energizing Chocolate https://evolution18.com/products/energizing-chocolate-protein-powder 6. The George Signature Candle https://www.justbobbi.com/curated/category/the-george 7. Magnetic Brush Set By Ruby Hammer https://rstyle.me/+YWie57ecD7flj3NhYf7uaQ 8. Cristalle Eau de Parfum Spray by Chanel https://rstyle.me/+xLpob0y8bcfOJ4Z4snyyMA 9. Neroli Essential Oil by Sun Essential Oils https://rstyle.me/+vgY8KpuzdLNiw324NpI0pQ 10. Patchouli Essential Oil by Sun Essential Oils https://rstyle.me/+W7m_WwEA9gATMIKzOQYjFg 11. Grapefruit Essential Oil by Sun Essential Oils https://rstyle.me/+K77LpE4cRLgltVkHRmGZzQ 12. Mattress by Casper https://casper.com/mattresses/casper-original/ 13. Sheets by Casper https://casper.com/bedding/sheets/cotton/buy/ 14. Palm Springs directed by Max Barbakow https://www.hulu.com/movie/palm-springs-f70dfd4d-dbfb-46b8-abb3-136c841bba11&cmp=13289&utm_source=google&utm_medium=SEM&utm_campaign=CM_SEM_PalmSprings&utm_term=+palm%20+springs%20+online&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpDMu7qT6wIVE26GCh0jYgPjEAAYASAAEgKt_fD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds 15. The High Note directed by Nisha Ganatra https://rstyle.me/+mVUxyTM3RVHeEBf-1Xj3Lw 16. Magnetic Brush Set by Ruby Hammer https://rstyle.me/+YWie57ecD7flj3NhYf7uaQ
Bobbi says she’s experienced love at first sight twice: once with her husband, and again with Mickey Drexler. Mickey was the CEO of J.Crew for more than 15 years. During that time, he launched Madewell, Baby Gap, Old Navy, and helped Steve Jobs design the first Apple Store. He was also Bobbi’s first call when she left Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. In their conversation, Bobbi and Mickey talk about reinvention, the true meaning of creativity, the state of retail today, and the real origin behind the name “Old Navy.” Learn more about Mickey’s son Alex and his co-founder Somsack’s clothing line Alex Mill on Instagram @alexmillny and visit www.alexmill.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
This week, beauty editor Priya Rao sits down with Bobbi Brown, the CEO of Beauty Evolution and founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Brown discusses her career's origin story in unwittingly creating the "no makeup" makeup look, her stint as Yahoo's beauty editor ("which was amazing for someone who doesn't know how to type"), and why 2016 was high time for her to leave Estée Lauder Companies.
Today I’m catching up with an old friend, Amy Conway, the Senior Pro Artist at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and Charlie Collins, the Director of Partnerships at Smart Works. Together we’re going to talk about the relationship between Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Smart Works, a charity that coaches unemployed women for job success and dresses them to fit the part. They’re celebrating their 6th birthday this September! Bobbi Brown Cosmetics have worked with Smart Works since 2013. During that time they have raised over £250,000 for the charity, enabling Smart Works to open a further six locations across the UK. Here are a few of the things we discuss in this week’s episode that you may wish to take a look at… Bobbi Brown Cosmetics: www.bobbibrown.co.ukSmart Works: smartworks.org.ukThe Smart Set: smartworks.org.uk/the-smart-set/Amy Conway on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bbpro_amyconway/Charlie Collins on Instagram: www.instagram.com/charliepresents/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What do you do for a second act, when your first act literally changed an industry? That was the question facing makeup powerhouse Bobbi Brown, whose simple line of lipsticks blossomed into the billion-dollar company Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. She left it in 2016 with no plans for what to do next; all she knew was that she was done with corporate life. But she’s since found an answer—expanding into new territories with multiple new brands. But the second act isn’t really so different from the first act, she says: At its heart, everything an entrepreneur does is just about doing.
What do you do for a second act, when your first act literally changed an industry? That was the question facing makeup powerhouse Bobbi Brown, whose simple line of lipsticks blossomed into the billion-dollar company Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. She left it in 2016 with no plans for what to do next; all she knew was that she was done with corporate life. But she’s since found an answer—expanding into new territories with multiple new brands. But the second act isn’t really so different from the first act, she says: At its heart, everything an entrepreneur does is just about doing.
Bobbi Brown recently left her namesake brand, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, after 25 years... before taking her career in a totally new direction. On this episode, we discuss the challenges and rewards of reinventing yourself... and how to pursue your passion at any age (Bobbi is proof that it's never too late!). We also discuss the connection between health and beauty — and share some expert tips for looking your best. Show notes and transcript: https://drgundry.com/bobby-brown-interview/
Bobbi Brown recently left her namesake brand, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, after 25 years… before taking her career in a totally new direction. On this episode, we discuss the challenges and rewards of reinventing yourself… and how to pursue your passion at any age (Bobbi is proof that it’s never too late!). We also discuss the connection between health and beauty — and share some expert tips for looking your best. Show notes and transcript: https://drgundry.com/bobby-brown-interview/
Do you have a dream of being an actor or a model? Do you wish you had a look inside of what a casting director is actually looking for in talent?On this episode of the VIP Ignite podcast, your host Deneen White is excited to interview Jym Benzing. Jym has called New York City home for the past twenty-five years, having worked in all aspects of the industry. Jym is owner, producer & casting director at Jym Benzing, Inc. From March 2015 through January 2017, Jym served as Bookings Director for Self Magazine at Conde Nast publications, where he cast for covers and well shoots. For ten years he served as in house casting director & producer at L'Oreal USA for Global Marketing; where he was responsible for casting the advertising for L'Oreal brands such as Redken, L'Oreal Professional, Redken For Men, Shu Uemura, Urban Experiment, Pureology, Dermablend, Matrix and Maybelline. Jym Benzing Casting clients include Estee Lauder, Tory Burch Sport, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, TRESemme, DSquared2, Innisfree, La Mer, CP Company, Rosetta Getty, Reyn Spooner, Petite Studio NYC, Revlon, Ascot Chang, New York Color Cosmetics, Carol's Daughter, Deva Curl, Marissa Webb, Foreo, EMF, Malan Breton, Rosel, Ian Velardi, Tribune Standard, Women's Health Magazine, Brides, Dose, Harpers Bazaar & Vogue to name a few.Previous experience includes five years of commercial casting (with powerhouse casting companies such as Godlove Casting and Martine Casting) where he was involved in casting such brands as Old Navy, Adidas, The Gap, Cover Girl and Arizona Jeans. Jym has cast everything from Fashion Runway to Reality Television, from Editorials to Theatre.
Do you have a dream of being an actor or a model? Do you wish you had a look inside of what a casting director is actually looking for in talent? On this episode of the VIP Ignite podcast, your host Deneen White is excited to interview Jym Benzing. Jym has called New York City home for the past twenty-five years, having worked in all aspects of the industry. Jym is owner, producer & casting director at Jym Benzing, Inc. From March 2015 through January 2017, Jym served as Bookings Director for Self Magazine at Conde Nast publications, where he cast for covers and well shoots. For ten years he served as in house casting director & producer at L'Oreal USA for Global Marketing; where he was responsible for casting the advertising for L’Oreal brands such as Redken, L'Oreal Professional, Redken For Men, Shu Uemura, Urban Experiment, Pureology, Dermablend, Matrix and Maybelline. Jym Benzing Casting clients include Estee Lauder, Tory Burch Sport, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, TRESemme, DSquared2, Innisfree, La Mer, CP Company, Rosetta Getty, Reyn Spooner, Petite Studio NYC, Revlon, Ascot Chang, New York Color Cosmetics, Carol's Daughter, Deva Curl, Marissa Webb, Foreo, EMF, Malan Breton, Rosel, Ian Velardi, Tribune Standard, Women's Health Magazine, Brides, Dose, Harpers Bazaar & Vogue to name a few. Previous experience includes five years of commercial casting (with powerhouse casting companies such as Godlove Casting and Martine Casting) where he was involved in casting such brands as Old Navy, Adidas, The Gap, Cover Girl and Arizona Jeans. Jym has cast everything from Fashion Runway to Reality Television, from Editorials to Theatre.
This week’s conversation is with Bobbi Brown, a beauty industry titan, world-renowned makeup artist, best-selling author and serial entrepreneur.As a professional makeup artist, Bobbi created 10 simple lipsticks that evolved into a global beauty empire.At a time when stark contours and shiny red lips were in fashion, Bobbi designed cosmetics to highlight a woman’s natural look, and introduced Bobbi Brown Essentials in 1991.This line of color cosmetics revolutionized the industry.In 1995, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics was acquired by The Estée Lauder Companies, where Bobbi served as Chief Creative Officer, building a billion-dollar brand.Unwilling to rest on her laurels, Bobbi has returned to her roots as an entrepreneur.Her latest endeavor is EVOLUTION_18, a line of lifestyle-inspired wellness products that launched in the Spring of 2018.What’s been the key to her success?Bobbi just goes for it. She has an optimistic framework and isn’t worried about things not working out.You don’t need to have the slightest bit of interest in makeup to enjoy this conversation – Bobbi is as real as it gets and I hope her authenticity rubs off on you.This episode is brought to you by:Athletic Greens: The most complete supplement for a better you. With 75 ingredients covering 11 areas of health, it gives you the optimum nutrition you need to perform your best, everyday.Receive a free 20-count travel pack of Athletic Greens (valued at $99) with any purchase!Claim here: athleticgreens.com/findingmasteryWHOOP: Get Insight & Analysis into Your Body's Recovery, Strain, & Sleep with WHOOP. Join Now! Waterproof Strap. Monitor Strain. 24/7 Performance Tracking.Your first month of WHOOP FREE with the code FINDINGMASTERY at checkout!Claim here: https://www.whoop.com/findingmastery/Halo Neuroscience: Halo Sport, the first product from Halo Neuroscience, uses Neuropriming technology to improve the brain’s response to motor skill training. $100 off Halo Sport when you purchase via this Finding Mastery link: http://gethalosport.com/findingmastery
Bobbi Brown has spent her life helping people embrace who they are. Embracing herself—strengths and weaknesses—has also proven to be a powerful career strategy. The veteran makeup artist and founder of the eponymous cosmetics line built her empire on the belief that people are most beautiful when they love who they are. This natural approach to makeup went against the over-the-top aesthetic of the 1980s—which, at the time, critics said would be her undoing—and people couldn’t get enough of her. “My hope is to help women everywhere understand that being who you are is the secret to lasting beauty,” she writes in her book Pretty Powerful. Powered by that philosophy, Brown became known as a makeup artist to the stars, touching up the faces of Carla Bruni, Katie Holmes, and Michelle Obama, to name a few. With characteristic warmth, she treats even the biggest of celebrities like old friends. A video for HELLO! Canada shows Brown in the back seat of an Uber with actress Meghan Markle, dishing out makeup tips and jamming to Biggie Smalls. As they part ways, Brown tells the now-Duchess of Sussex, “Text me later.” Whether she’s getting celebrities ready for their close-ups or hobnobbing with the rich and famous in the Hamptons, Brown remains refreshingly down to earth. “One of my best attributes in life…is I'm incredibly naive,” she tells Foundr. “I think everything is going to work out.” And for Brown, a lot of it has. She scored big with her first job out of college as a freelance makeup artist, catching the eye of Vogue, which hired her for a cover shoot with Naomi Campbell. In 1991, with just 10 lipstick shades, Brown launched a cosmetics line that she would sell to Estée Lauder four years later, and continue to work at for more than 20 years after that. When Brown stepped away in 2016, she left behind a billion-dollar company. And in the midst of all that, she met the man of her dreams, Steven Plofker, to whom she has been married for 30 years. Yes, she has had an illustrious life and career. But one look at her latest projects makes it clear—Bobbi Brown is just getting started. On Being Boss Again When she left Bobbi Brown Cosmetics (which she calls her “first baby”), the beauty world was stunned. But the company was no longer in her direct control, and she was eager to be back at the helm. “I realized that it was time for me to be the boss again because that's really what makes me happy,” she explains. “I like to be in charge, and I like to work with really fun, cool people to create things.” And that’s exactly what she’s been doing. Her first project after leaving the company was to write and promote a book, Beauty From the Inside Out, a lifestyle guide that details recipes, nutrition recommendations, and confidence-boosting tips. This was a nod to Brown’s aspirations to broaden her scope from cosmetics to general health and wellness. “I don't like a lot of makeup,” says Brown, who is an outspoken opponent of contouring, using darker shades to “reshape” parts of your face. “I don't believe women need a lot of makeup. And I think the healthier you are, the better you feel and the better you look.” In 2017, Brown opened Just Bobbi lifestyle concept shops inside of Lord & Taylor department stores, where she curated her favorite wellness and beauty products for the public to peruse. Earlier this year, she launched a line of wellness products, Evolution_18, on TV shopping network QVC. She also runs a film and TV studio, 18 Label Street, and her own line of eyewear, Bobbi Brown Eyewear. And in an unexpected move, she partnered with her husband to breathe new life into a 1902 historic landmark and launch The George, a boutique hotel in their hometown of Montclair, New Jersey. As if that weren’t enough, she’s got a podcast in the works. With so many projects, how does she maintain her focus and a sense of cohesion? “It all works together for me,” Brown says, “because it's pretty much authentic, and it's marrying, finally, really what I believe in.” Why She Never Wants to Build Another Billion-Dollar Brand With Brown’s hard-earned success and elite status comes perhaps the greatest privilege any entrepreneur can obtain: the power to say no to otherwise enticing opportunities. She says many of her friends in venture capital have asked her, “How many millions do you want?” in an eager bid to invest in her projects—regardless of what those projects are. “Look, it's very tempting,” Brown says of the investment offers. “But I don't want it.” For entrepreneurs who have pounded down the doors of VCs hoping to snag just one investor, that outlook may be difficult to understand. But for Brown, it’s all about freedom. “I don't want to have to report to anyone,” she says. “I don’t want to sit in meetings.” While many tout the venture model of forgoing profitability now in order to borrow money, spend it on growth, and sell the company later, that’s not Brown’s style. If she were to sell 500 bottles of vitamins, for example, she says she would reinvest the profits by ordering 1,000 more bottles and keep growing incrementally from there. “I'm very simple-minded,” she says. “I know it makes no sense, but I really do believe in making a profit.” So, for now, she’s content to bootstrap, even if that means slower growth or a smaller business. “I never want another billion-dollar brand. … I never want to go that big again because the headaches that come with it are not worth the rewards.” Reflecting on the expansion of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, she calls the first 15 to 17 years “amazing,” but says that as the company grew, her control over it diminished. “I'm not the boss anymore,” she says, “which is why I'm not there.” Beauty, Glam, and Instagram So if Brown is hesitant to grow her new businesses too big or too fast, and still wants to be able to call the shots, what is her plan for growth? A lot of it revolves around working her connections—especially the connection to her audience. Back when Brown launched her career as a professional makeup artist, and even later as a cosmetics line founder, there was no such thing as social media or ecommerce. To get her products off the ground, she started mailing out lipsticks until one day, a New York department store agreed to carry them. In the digital age, when brands have direct access to consumers online, Brown is thriving. “The internet is an amazing place for people to go on and really look and find the community they need,” she says. “Whatever you're going through, there is a support group for that. There are people teaching and empowering.” Brown is active on Instagram (in fact, she manages at least four accounts), where you can find anything from the announcement of her latest probiotic product to photos of her recent trip to Paris. On Facebook, she hosts a weekly live broadcast where she interviews everyone from Gary Vaynerchuk to her Aunt Alice. And the best part? These episodes don’t cost her a thing; they’re shot on her smartphone. “There are so many ways for people to start their own brands,” she says. “There's a lot to teach and a lot to learn.” Making It Up as She Goes By this point, Brown may seem unstoppable. But she’ll be the first to tell you that accepting her weaknesses has made her a stronger entrepreneur by forcing her to embrace her strengths, and get help with everything else. It’s similar to her approach to cosmetics. As a makeup artist, Brown refuses to hide clients’ “flaws,” preferring instead to accentuate their natural beauty. “It's such a sign of strength for someone to know what they're not good at,” she says. “And I think a lot of…people starting to be entrepreneurs think they could do everything, and you can't.” For instance, Brown doesn’t know how to type—but she’s written nine books. At times, she gave an assistant her handwritten notes and had them transfer them to digital; other times, she had writers interview her and take the information down for Brown to edit. “What you're not good at, find someone that is and tell them what to do.” Her sharp sense of self-awareness was honed from a young age. Growing up, she struggled in school and didn’t have access to tutoring. “Either my parents punished me or they said, ‘Oh well, she'll never be a secretary.’ They were right…because I dropped out of typing because I couldn't figure it out.” From those early experiences, she learned a valuable lesson. “I had to figure out, like, almost coping mechanisms. I don't know if I had learning disabilities. I wasn't good at something, but I knew I had to do this.” When conforming to convention didn’t work for her, Brown would develop her own distinct approach. For example, the first time she wrote a book, she followed the rules: write the book, edit it, then source the photos. But it was extremely difficult for her. So with her last couple of books, she did photo shoots first, then put the book together based on the photos, then had the writers write. “I drove my publishers crazy,” she says. But for her, it worked better. So if there’s something essential you don’t know how to do? “Figure it out,” Brown says. “That’s my only advice.” Happiness Never Goes Out of Style In many ways, Brown has been a contrarian in an industry that is notoriously cookie-cutter. And maybe that’s been the key to her success. While she used to compare herself to the supermodels she worked with, she’s learned to be comfortable in her own skin. When people told her things had to be done in a certain way, she forged ahead with her own process and succeeded. But even with her many accomplishments, Brown doesn’t subscribe to any notion of perfection or “having it all.” “I'm not tall and blond and athletic, which I always wanted to be,” she says. “I can't sing. I can't draw. But I have a sense of humor, and I have a lot of friends. I've been married 30 years…I have three amazing boys that I adore…and I've been able to be an entrepreneur.” “Is that having it all?” Brown says. “No—there’s no all. But I'm happy with what I have.” Key Takeaways Why Brown never wants to create another billion-dollar brand Her philosophy on what makes entrepreneurs strong What she believes is the ultimate secret to lasting beauty How to accept your weaknesses as an entrepreneur and forge ahead in spite of them
Bobbi Brown is a world renowned makeup artist, a bestselling author, a sought after speaker, and serial entrepreneur. In 1991 Bobbi Brown, changed the face of the beauty industry forever with the launch of her paradigm shifting namesake cosmetic company, Bobbi Brown Essentials, where she revolutionized the makeup landscape and empowered women around the world with her line of cosmetics designed to highlight a woman’s natural beauty. In 1995 Bobbi Brown Cosmetics was acquired by Estee Lauder Companies, where Bobbi served as Chief Creative Officer, until 2016. What began with 10 lipsticks evolved into a global beauty empire and billion dollar brand. I had the good fortune to be one of her first interns, watched her build the company, and have been inspired ever since! Today I sync up with Bobbi and discuss her exciting new venture, health and wellness lifestyle brand, Beauty Evolution. The brand includes a line of lifestyle inspired wellness products, Evolution 18; the editorial content platform JustBobbi.com; a podcast, Long Story Short, The George Hotel-a 32 room design inspired boutique hotel in Monclair, New Jersey, and a photo and recording studio, 18 Label Studios founded in partnership with, her husband, Steven Plofker. We also talk about where it all began, and the exercise and workouts that fuel Bobbi for success from Soul Cycle and Yoga to her new Peloton Bike and personal trainer. We talk about it all! Please head over to our website, marnionthemove.com and sign up for our newsletter to learn about upcoming events, deals and giveaways. Leave us a five star review on your listening platform if you like what you hear. Follow us on instagram and facebook @marnionthemove. Sync up with today’s guest online at www.justbobbi.com, Evolution 18, and The George On Instagram at @bbportfolio, @justbobbibrown, and @thegeorgemontclair Get ready to be inspired!
Legendary makeup artist, New York Times best-selling author, wellness guru, hotelier and more - is there anything that Bobbi Brown can't do? Hear all about her humble beginnings: from the 80s working with everyone from Whitney Houston to Jerry Hall before she went on to create the OG no makeup-makeup line at a time when every other cosmetic brand was still about selling sex in a lipstick. Just try to figure out Bobbi Brown Cosmetics’ best-seller—is it the foundation stick, the gel eyeliner, the shimmer brick, the Beach fragrance, or the nude eye palettes so many of us had on regular rotation? (The debate is on!) Find out the real reason why Brown chose to leave her namesake company, and she pulls no punches explaining what it felt like to walk away. Plus, listen in as Brown explains her second act, developing a new range of beauty supplements, Evolution 18, not to mention her chic as hell hotel, The George. We also get real about Brown’s approach to interviewing some really big players for her lifestyle site justbobbi.com —with breaking news that Bobbi Brown is launching her own podcast! It's called Long Story Short Podcast and it's dropping this fall. And finally, you do not want to her answer to the question we are all dying to know: will she ever start a makeup line again? Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Audio production: Olivia Nashmi Theme song: Cherry Bomb by Saya Subscribe to us: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! www.Instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast www.Twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod Join our private Facebook group For any products mentioned in this episode, check out our blog here: Please rate and review us in Apple Podcasts
Bobbi Brown started out as a makeup artist in New York City, but hated the gaudy color palette of the 1980s. She eventually shook up the industry by introducing "nude makeup" with neutral colors and a natural tone. In 1995, Estée Lauder acquired Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Bobbi remained there for 22 years, until she realized the brand was no longer the one she had built. PLUS, for our postscript "How You Built That," how Emma Cohen and Miles Pepper saw a problem with plastics and developed a collapsible, reusable drinking straw.
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! As you'll hear in the intro, I've kept up with Bobbi ever since middle school. Today, we catch up and talk all about what she is doing now. From Bobbi Brown Cosmetics to her new lifestyle brand, Evolution_18 , Bobbi is always creating. She's also SO kind, genuine, honest, a female entrepreneur and a great mom. Some things we chat about include: How she build Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and started one of the top makeup brands of all time Why Bobbi brown left Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and created Evolution_18 Why Bobbi believes in natural, clean products Bobbi's best tip for compartmentalizing different stressors and focusing on what matters If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @wellnessmads. I'd love to hear what you learned! And, don't forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper with themselves, cultivate authentic relationships, align their careers to their passions and overall, build a big, beautiful life. CONNECT WITH MADISON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessmads/ Website: https://madisonbrandt.com/ Get your FREE Goal Clarity Workbook here: https://madisonbrandt.com/freebie CONNECT WITH BOBBI Instagram: @justbobbibrown Website: https://www.justbobbi.com/
I feel like a lot of us go through those pre teen years where we just feel unattractive and awkward, and I was no stranger to feeling like an ugly duckling myself. Meanwhile, my idols were people like Hilary Duff and Britney Spears, beautiful women who looked nothing like me. Around that time when I was in junior high school, my mom bought me a book that was all about natural beauty. It was written by today’s guest, Bobbi Brown, and I didn’t realize it then but that book was a catalyst that helped me see myself in a whole new light. It celebrated diverse forms of beauty that I had yet to see in the media. Bobbi Brown is still prolific in the beauty industry, and you’ve probably heard of her makeup company, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. The company was purchased by Estee Lauder in the 1990s, and she served as Chief Creative Officer there for more than 20 years. Now she has moved on to start an all natural supplement brand called Beauty Evolution, as well JustBobbi.com, an editorial and lifestyle platform. Bobbi has been a pioneer in the natural beauty space with a motto that says, “the secret to beauty is simple: be who you are.” During our inspiring conversation, Bobbi and I chat about what it was like to create a brand that emphasized natural beauty in the late 80s, when the most popular beauty trends involved big, bold and unnatural makeup. We also talk about what it was like to go from being a makeup artist to running an enormous global brand, as well as the decisions she made that helped to set her company apart from all the other beauty brands out there. Whether you’re a makeup fanatic, a champion for helping people feel comfortable in their skin, or an entrepreneur looking for tips from a super-savvy business woman, this interview is for you!
Inspiring someone is one of the greatest gifts you can give. It’s not a tangible thing, you can be inspired to do many things – ethical business, raising awareness, improving people’s living and working conditions or simply to love more. We hope you feel inspired listening. In this episode, you’ll hear from: Valerie Van Galder, a former film producer who now runs Depressed Cake Shop to raise awareness and funds to help those suffering with mental health issues. Marilyn Waring, a former member of the New Zealand parliament and professor of public policy. Miranda Tapsell, an actor and Indigenous rights activist. Bobbi Brown, the founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and the recently launched Pretty Powerful Campaign for Women & Girls. Damaris Coulter, a restaurateur and community organiser. Collette Dinnigan, Australian-based fashion and interior designer. Karen Walker, acclaimed kiwi fashion designer. Eva McGauley, an anti-sexual violence activist. She has been diagnosed with terminal nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Zoleka Mandela, an author, cancer survivor and recovering addict. She is the grandchild of Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Ruchira Gupta, a former journalist and award-winning documentary filmmaker. She works to resist and end sex trafficking in India. Sarah Beisly, co-founder of a leather goods workshop that offers employment to women seeking to free themselves from sex work in India.
The 200 Women project asked women what matters to them. Truth, dignity, the planet and self-belief are just some of the topics women spoke to. In this episode, you’ll hear from: Vidya Balan, a Bollywood actor and human rights activist. Inna Modja, an acclaimed musician based in France. She was born in Mali, and is a survivor of female genital mutilation. Bobbi Brown, the founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and the recently launched Pretty Powerful Campaign for Women & Girls. Jane Caro, an award-winning Australian author, social commentator and broadcaster. Shami Chakrabarti, a member of the British House of Lords and Labour shadow attorney general for England and Wales. Elif Shafak, a Turkish author of fifteen books, including the bestselling The Bastard of Istanbul. Callie Khouri, an Academy and Golden Globe Award-winning writer and director and creator of the screenplay for Thelma & Louise. Gillian Anderson, an acclaimed actor and human rights activist. Carly Findlay, a writer and speaker. Born with a rare genetic skin disorder, Findlay is also an activist for the differently abled. Pearl Tan, director of independent film production company Pearly Productions, and co-founder of the Equity Diversity Committee. Dianna Cohen, an environmental activist and founder of Plastic Pollution Coalition. Margaret Atwood, a critically acclaimed author and conservationist. The Emmy Award-winning series The Handmaid’s Tale, is based on her novel of the same name.
Bobbi Brown is the legendary founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, which is, to date, the most successful makeup artist brand founded by a woman. After moving to NYC as an aspiring makeup artist in the 80's, she started mixing her own products. And eventually turned it into a multi-million dollar line of cosmetics that she told to Estee Lauder in 1995. Bobbi has written 8 bestselling books about makeup and beauty, her most recent being Beauty From The Inside Out. In this illuminating discussion, Bobbi demonstrates how tenacity, creativity, and originality can transform a passion project into a world-changing entrepreneurial success. Please enjoy our conversation with Bobbi Brown. And remember to visit IVY.com to enjoy access to a lifetime of learning, growth, and impact through in-person collaborations with world-class leaders, thinkers, and institutions. -- This episode of the IVY Podcast is brought to you by Eight, maker of the Eight Smart Bed. The Eight Smart Bed is a four layer high-density foam mattress paired with a smart cover that goes on the mattress just like a fitted sheet. This nearly invisible technology layer has multiple sensors that measure the quality of your sleep and deliver a daily sleep report each morning through the Eight app. The Eight cover also has a bed warming feature that warms each side of the bed individually to accommodate different sleeping temperatures. And Eight connects to almost any wifi enabled device in your house. Coffee makers, blinds, smart lights, did we mention bed warming? IVY Podcast listeners get $100 off any mattress purchase by entering the promo code IVY at checkout — visit www.eightsleep.com/ivy to start sleeping smarter today!
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Bobbi Brown is a legendary professional makeup artist, writer, and founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. But before creating her empire, she was just a girl with a passion for projects, and - thanks to her slight naïveté - the guts to contact major players in the modeling and makeup industries. Find out how a casual party conversation got her products on the floors of Bergdorf Goodman, what she’s working on since leaving the company, and how you can stop comparing yourself and remember to just have fun. Thanks to Slack for supporting Don’t Keep Your Day Job! Slack: Where work happens. Find out why at slack.com Also big thanks to LeTote! Go to LeTote.com and use promo code DreamJob for 50% off your first month!
Bobbi Brown is the founder and chief creative officer of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Bobbi first arrived on the beauty scene in 1991 with the launch of Bobbi Brown Essentials, and changed the face of makeup with 10 brown-based lipstick shades created to fill a void in the market of simple and flattering makeup. Bobbi’s philosophy was simple: “Women want to look and feel like themselves, only prettier and more confident.” Today, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is a global color cosmetics, fragrance and skincare brand with a presence in more than 65 countries and 50 free-standing stores. She is also editor-in-chief of Yahoo Beauty and beauty & lifestyle editor of Elvis Duran and The Morning Show, a nationally syndicated radio show. A New York Times best-selling author, Bobbi has written eight beauty and lifestyle books. Her impact extends well beyond the beauty and fashion industries. In 2008, she received an honorary doctorate from Montclair State University. In 2010, Bobbi was appointed by President Obama to the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiation. As the brand continues to grow globally, Bobbi’s message remains the same today as when she launched in 1991: “The secret to beauty is simple—be who you are.” Bobbi is also a serious foodie interested in the link between wellness and diet. She truly believes that beauty starts from within. Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley are sisters, home cooks, and food lovers with a passion for wellness and delicious, nutrient-dense cooking. They started Hemsley + Hemsley six years ago as a bespoke service aimed at helping people with their digestion and relationship with food. Since then, they’ve become authors of the international bestselling cookbook The Art of Eating Well and contributors to Vogue.co.uk and The Guardian. They are currently working on a second book, Good + Simple, which will be released in February 2016. This program was brought to you by American Express OPEN. var array = eval('[{"alt":"","caption":"","description":"","href":"http://heritageradionetwork.org/podcast/beauty-from-within-bobbi-brown-and-the-hemsley-sisters/2052-01r-bb-rgb-bobbi-blazer_300/","src":"http://heritageradionetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2052-01R-BB-RGB-BOBBI-BLAZER_300.jpg","title":"2052-01R BB RGB BOBBI BLAZER_300","0":"http://heritageradionetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2052-01R-BB-RGB-BOBBI-BLAZER_300-900x1202.jpg","1":640,"2":855,"3":true},{"alt":"","caption":"","description":"","href":"http://heritageradionetwork.org/podcast/beauty-from-within-bobbi-brown-and-the-hemsley-sisters/hemsleyhemsley_-1470/","src":"http://heritageradionetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/HEMSLEYHEMSLEY_-1470.jpg","title":"HEMSLEYHEMSLEY_-1470","0":"http://heritageradionetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/HEMSLEYHEMSLEY_-1470-900x900.jpg","1":640,"2":640,"3":true}]'); galleryArrays.push(array); document.write(""); > #### “I grew up in the 70’s where it was all about diet food and space food.” [33:00] “It’s not about being on a diet, it’s really healthy eating that helps you feel good and as a beauty expert it’s about what makes you look good.” [35:00] –Bobbi Brown on Radio Cherry Bombe
Kimberly Soane, Director of Artistry Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, demonstrates tricks of the trade as she transforms Holli Ehrlich, co-founder Wedding Podcast Network, into a blushing bride. We learn skin...
Kimberly Soane, Director of Artistry Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, demonstrates tricks of the trade as she transforms Holli Ehrlich, co-founder Wedding Podcast Network, into a blushing bride. We learn skin...
Bobbi Brown is a makeup artist and entrepreneur who founded the global brand, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics that started with a line of 10 lipsticks. She's also a NY Times best-selling author of 9 books about beauty and wellness. Today, Bobbi shares her evolution from makeup to wellness, and how she intersected the two with her new line of clean beauty products, Jones Road. Bobbi also gives us a look into her personal life, sharing her experience as a working mom running a multi-million dollar company, always putting her family first.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Revolutionizing the makeup industry & how Bobbi's curiosity drives herWhy Bobbi decided to become a health coachThe development of Bobbi's supplement line from her own personal needsBeing a working mom running a multi-million dollar companyBobbi's non-negotiables for health and wellnessFollow Bobbi:Instagram: @justbobbidotcom ; @jonesroadbeauty Website: justbobbi.com ; jonesroadbeauty.com Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions