Podcast appearances and mentions of francesco clark

In this candid and compelling conversation, Francesco Clark shares what inspired him to start his clean skincare brand, Clark's Botanicals. From his close-knit family to his life-changing injury, Francesco describes to Jill Martin Wrenn what makes him an eternal optimist. You can find out more here: https://clarksbotanicals.com/

It's hard to step into Superman‘s boots but Francesco Clark follows in his footsteps. In 2002, Francesco was working in the fashion industry at the esteemed magazine, Harper's Bazaar. After a devastating pool accident at the age of 24 that resulted in a spinal cord injury, Francesco went into a depression as he came to terms with the realization that he was paralyzed. It was only after Christopher Reeve died that Francesco had an epiphany that his own life needed to be lived to the fullest. “Believing in yourself despite the circumstances” is Francesco's number one piece of advice as he continues to Step Out of Line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francesco Clark was 24 years old with a promising career at Harper's Bazaar when his entire world was turned upside-down. On June 1, 2002, Francesco dove headfirst into a swimming pool and crashed into the bottom. He became paralyzed from the neck down. Surgeons told his parents, “he will never breathe, talk or move his arms (on his own) - and forget about his legs.” His skin, now permanently impacted, was prone to breakouts, dry patches, and redness, creating a perfect storm of ongoing ailments. Francesco enlisted the help of his father, a medical doctor trained in homeopathy, to heal his skin. After five years and 78 formulations, the first Clark's Botanicals product was born. Today Clarks Botanicals Company is valued in the 10s of millions and available on Amazon, Space NK,  Goop, and more.Francesco is also a national ambassador for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, helping to fund for the care and the cure of people with spinal cord injuries

Indie chats with Franceso Clark, Founder and CEO of Clark Botanicals, an anti-aging skincare brand that was introduced out of sheer passion and transformative purpose. Clark's life story was rewired following a mishap that left him paralyzed from the neck down. It had left him in a deep state of depression, making him question his reason for living. However, over time, Clark regained some movement and the ability to speak and breathe independently. But his mental state was still not there yet. Just when everything seemed to be falling apart, Clark began to realize that it wasn't only him who was in the struggle; it was also the rest of his family that was fighting with him in the process. That led him on a journey to transform lives, and Clark started Clark Botanicals with his father, a homeopathic doctor himself.What it turned out to become is an inspiring tale of reemergence and survival. Clark teaches to not only take responsibility for your one precious life, but also to become a part of the solution instead of relying on other people entirely - to help you come out of it. Links:Clark's Botanicals WebsiteClark's Botanicals Instagram: @clarksbotanicals

This is part 2 of an interview with the amazing Kim-Van Dang, the former beauty director of Instyle turned serial beauty entrepreneur. In this episode, Kim and I chat about how her love of fragrance helped her build profitable beauty businesses.  Kim could see the writing on the wall before she decided to leave In Style. The internet and its impact on print publishing was going to change things significantly. So she began thinking about her next gig. She realized that she often gave free advice to CEOs about products, from naming to strategy and distribution, and it helped them make millions while she got a chicken salad lunch. That gave her the idea to launch KVDNYC, a 360-degree branding agency with an editorial edge. She worked with all the big brands: Estee Lauder, L'Oreal, P&G but was more gratifying was working with startup founders like Francesco Clark of Clark Botanicals to bring their brands to market. But then the 2008 recession hit and the phone stopped ringing. But it was a package from the perfumer Francis Kurkdijan that set her off into new areas of business with her new husband, Anthony, fragrance distribution. She shares how she got the Maison Francis Kurdjian  line into Bergdorf and Neiman-Marcus during a challenging recession. Other brands came calling too like Cire Trudon and Coqui Coqui among others. Then came her retail store, Havens in Sag Harbor, NY.  But her love of fragrance also inspired Kim to create an eponymous home line that has just launched in Bergdorf Goodman, Van Dang Fragrances.Find out what inspired the line, what makes it unique and its cosmic appeal. Other stores that carry the line will include: The Conservatory Hudson Yards Marissa Collections in Naples, FL Tesoro, Beverly Hills The Paris Market, Savannah Follow Kim on Instagram:@kvdnyc, @ilovehavens @vandangfragrances

Franceso Clark was on top of the world the day he mistakenly dove into the shallow end of a pool. He was 24 and had just gotten a promotion at Harper's Bazaar. In an instant he was paralyzed from the neck down and very close to death. Francesco shares his incredible story of what happened next, how the inspiring support of his family and friends kept him going, why the day Christopher Reeve died was a turning point, and the purpose he first found in developing skincare products for people with medical challenges. Clark's Botanicals is now a multi-million dollar company and Francesco continues to defy the odds set that day in the pool. // If you have questions or guest suggestions, Ali would love to hear from you. Call or text her at (323) 364-6356. Or email a voice memo right from your phone to go-ask-ali-podcast-@-gmail.com. (No dashes) Links of Interest: https://clarksbotanicals.com/ **SPECIAL OFFER from Clark's Botanicals! The first 100 listeners will receive the 3-step complexion pampering ‘healing gift set,' ($62 value) and free shipping with any purchase from clarksbotanicals.com. Place the healing gift set in the cart and apply "AliRocks" to get it for free. Francesco's Memoir, Walking Papers: The Accident that Changed My Life, and the Business that Got Me Back on My Feet - https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Papers-Accident-Changed-Business/dp/1400167272 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

We are kicking off season 3 today with our guest Francesco Clark. Francesco joins the OurView Podcast to discuss his story of how a diving accident which left him paralyzed, led to the creation of his successful skincare line Clark's Botanicals.  Visit Clark's Botanicals online and receive 20% off any full size product using the code Art20: www.clarksbotanicals.com Follow Clark's Botanicals Instagram: @Clarksbotanicals  Follow OurView on Instagram: @OurView4Life Visit our website to purchase OurView products: www.our-view.com

 Heart lifting episode hearing how a tragic accident lead a tenacious man to build to a vibrant beauty business.      Get 10 percent off your first month by visiting  Betterhelp.com/rtb      Get 20 percent off at Clark's Botanicals by using the promo code RAISINGTHEBAR20     Produced by Dear Media 

Francesco Clark was 24 years old and his life was coming together when a diving accident left him paralyzed from the mid-chest down. Initially told he would never breathe on his own again or move anything from the injury site down, depression set in. It was not until Christopher Reeve passed away (3 years later) that he decided to take his life back. Around the same time, frustrated and unable to find cosmetics to combat skin conditions brought on by his SCI, Francesco, and his father (a doctor trained in homeopathic healing) began experimenting with different oils in their kitchen. Following years of work, the Clark's Botanicals Skincare line was born. It is now extremely popular, used by the likes of Madonna, Meryl Streep, and Julianne Moore in fact. Francesco joins me today on The QuadCast to discuss, among other things, his accident, his work with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, and ultimately how he is now “comfortable in his own skin” again. He has also very kindly offered my listeners a 25% discount on all of his products; by using the promo code The QuadCast 25 on his website: clarksbotanicals.com.

The few minutes every morning you take to smooth on skin care and consider yourself and the day ahead are far more significant than they seem, says Francesco Clark, the founder of Clark's Botanicals, a national ambassador for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, and the author of Walking Papers: The Accident That Changed My Life, and the Business That Got Me Back on My Feet. “It's about bringing forth and strengthening your inner hero,” says Clark. “And that spine-tingling sensation of walking down the street and feeling so in tune with yourself that a stranger smiles at you.”  (For more, see The Beauty Closet hub.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today you are in for a heroic story about how your life can change in an instant but most importantly how you can thrive through anything when you put your mind to it. Francesco Clark, the owner of Clarks Botanicals, suffered a body paralyzing injury that changed his life forever. But instead of letting it take him down and define his path, he found the courage and resilience to start a business from his hospital bed and find health, happiness, and purpose again.Visit ClarksBotanicals.com and get 20% off your first order with code TRUST See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode we are recapping the crazy ice storm we had here in Texas that we were not at all prepared for. Also, Francesco Clark from Clark's Botanicals is joining us to share his incredible story. Stick around it's about to get GOOD! USE CODE "TGL20" TO GET 20% OFF AT CLARKSBOTANICALS.COM

Clark's botanicals founder Francesco Clark is here to talk about loving the skin you're in. Don't just get by surviving with skin you're not happy with, find ways to let your skin thrive! Thank you to our sponsors! Audible - Visit audible.com/autumn or text autumn to 500-500. Each & Every - Use promo code AUTUMN30 at EachandEvery.com/AUTUMN for 30% off today. Honey - Get Honey for free at joinhoney.com/autumn. Sleep Number - Visit sleepnumber.com/AUTUMN.

After a near-death experience, Francesco Clark dedicated himself to learning about skin to heal the issues he was facing, and then realized his unique plant-based formulations were more than just a hobby.  Together with his family he created Clark’s Botanicals. His story is unbelievable and we cannot get enough of this skincare line! Be sure to check out the products at clarksbotanicals.com after you hear his incredible journey.  EDITOR’S NOTE: The end of our interview was cut short by a technical glitch, so you’ll forgive the abrupt finish-but rest assured all you missed was our awe and admiration as we thanked him for sharing his story!   Francesco talks about... His background in magazines and fashion and the road to success that he began to pave for himself.   The accident that almost took his life and the powerful lessons that came with it His quest to solve his problems with his own appearance led to a new passion for natural skin health His experiences with depression and loneliness during his recovery, and finding his way back to himself Creating a product and a business with his family and understanding the value of true friendships Launching a business at the encouragement of the fashion and beauty industry’s icons   Resources: clarksbotanicals.com facebook.com/ClarksBotanicals @clarksbotanicals   Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

Francesco Clark is the Founder of skincare brand, Clark's Botanicals. He started his career working at Harper's Bazaar as a fashion assistant. Seventeen years ago, Francesco suffered a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed after diving into the shallow end of a pool. He did not let his injury get in the way, & has been able to make a difference in so many people's lives. He & his dad started Clark's Botanicals from their kitchen when they couldn't find the products Francesco needed. Thank you for being here! https://thestylethatbindsus.com/turning-tragedy-into-triumph-interview-with-francesco-clark-of-clarks-botanicals/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/delia-folk8/support

When Francesco Clark started experimenting with skin care formulas, it was to help himself. At 24, a diving accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. That might sound like the beginning of Clark's Botanicals, the skin care company he founded, but it took a nudge from his former boss, Harper's Bazaar editor-in-chief Glenda Bailey. She applied the contents of a glass vial that Clark's sister, Charlotte, had spirited away from the founder's home laboratory at a visit a decade ago. "I got home and I was incredibly embarrassed because I was kind of like, 'Charlotte, this is not a brand.'" Bailey called a few weeks later to insist that she feature the product in Harper's Bazaar's September issue. The ball was in Clark's court to package his homemade product ("'make it look chic,'") into something marketable. Clark's Botanicals launched in stores that same year. Though the brand has been on roller-coaster ride the last four years -- Clark bought back his company last year after relying on private equity funding in 2016 -- he is feeling bullish about the future. "You have to remove yourself from it, you have to look at the business holistically and how committed your customers will be to the brand after it is acquired," Clark said. "If the investment means the brand is growing in the right ways, then you should do it."

Turning tragedy into a successful indie natural beauty brand… Francesco Clark, Founder and CEO of Clark’s Botanicals (natural skin care including anti-aging treatments, cleansers & scrubs, lip treatments, acne treatment, moisturizing creams, anti-aging serum) joins Abby Wallach and guest host Kelly Kovack in the MouthMedia Network studio powered by Sennheiser.In this episode: A horrible accidentleaves Francesco paralyzed The moment when he no longer felt alone or hopeless Why not believing a surgeon actually created a path for progress When his skin stopped reacting to temperature or behaving correctly, and he looked much older Falling into a deep depression The impact of the death of Christopher Reeve on Francesco Facing his biggest fear and interacting with strangers post-accident Experimental stem cell surgery in China helped him regain much function Looking at tonics was a distraction, in the kitchen working on skin remedies trying to feel good again Never had an intention of starting a business His father’s chemotherapy patients and giving it to them for free A special home-cooked snack How the indie beauty industry has changed since launching his company Owning up to who you are with messaging Looking at partners who can help you have sustained economic growth Why Francesco actually answers the phone himself and why he has a 98% retention rate Winning an award Succeeding despite no financial backing for the brand, his brother and him working out of the basement What it means to get someone to convert from their moisturizer to his Revenue has doubled year over year How a sense of family has extended to the people works with now The “tight bubble” The joy of bad karaoke Why going to the office makes Francesco feel better The secret ingredient to a successful indie business The post 073 – Francesco Clark of Clark Botanicals – Skincare Superman appeared first on Beauty Is Your Business.

What can make a beauty brand unique is often the founder’s story. There’s a trust and connection that just happens when you know hey - there’s an actual human behind this product! Often times those products are created to address an issue *said* founder has personal experience with, and for this episode’s guest, Francesco Clark, the origins of Clark’s Botanicals targeted exactly that. Except it wasn’t acne or the realization of a market white space that led him to the helm of his company - it was a near-death experience that left him paralyzed 16 years ago. “For me, when my skin stopped sweating after I had my spinal cord injury,  everything went wrong with my skin. It looked like I was hyper-aging. It was dry but it was oily. It looked like I was developing rosacea.” So he teamed up with his doctor dad to create a solve, and in the process, made not only something tangible that could help others, but a whole new way to emerge from the traumatic aftermath of of his accident. @wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

What can make a beauty brand unique is often the founder's story. There's a trust and connection that just happens when you know hey - there's an actual human behind this product! Often times those products are created to address an issue *said* founder has personal experience with, and for this episode's guest, Francesco Clark, the origins of Clark's Botanicals targeted exactly that. Except it wasn't acne or the realization of a market white space that led him to the helm of his company - it was a near-death experience that left him paralyzed 16 years ago. “For me, when my skin stopped sweating after I had my spinal cord injury, everything went wrong with my skin. It looked like I was hyper-aging. It was dry but it was oily. It looked like I was developing rosacea.” So he teamed up with his doctor dad to create a solve, and in the process, made not only something tangible that could help others, but a whole new way to emerge from the traumatic aftermath of of his accident.@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcastwherebrainsmeetbeauty.com

Francesco Clark was living a happy life  but suddenly his life was hurled and turned upside down by an accident leaving him paralyzed and not able to move 95% of his body, Yet he built a multi-million dollar business. Let us check out how he did it.