Podcast appearances and mentions of kj miller

Genre: Rockin' CountryGuest: The Road Hammers: Jason McCoy, Chris Byrne and Clayton BellamyLocation: All over Canada!Song: Well - you hear a few teasers! "I'm A Road Hammer," "MUD," "East Bound and Down" and "The Boys Are Back At It"Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott. Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.STUDIO B PODCAST: LIVE SESSIONS ARE HERE!Join award-winning and multi-nominated media personality and podcaster, Sarah Scott, at Gravity Cafe (Inglewood Location) in Calgary on Thursday, March 27th for the second Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions!It's from 6:30pm-8:30pm, it's FREE and will be featuring Country/Pop artist Maddie Lee Mars and Country artist KJ Miller at Gravity Cafe!The experience:Join us for an evening of heartfelt candid conversations and original songs! Hosted by award-winning media personality Sarah Scott since 2019, Studio B Podcast has spotlighted Canadian musicians and industry professionals. Just like streaming episodes, live sessions also offer in-depth conversations about their careers, music, inspirations and projects, featuring candid stories and behind-the-scenes insights into their impact on the music scene. However, the live sessions are unique! They feature two artists, two different conversations and two to three songs each! They also feature an audience Q&A, so come ready with your questions.Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions is a celebration and elevation of our Alberta and Canadian music. Live Sessions will only be a live experience and will not be recorded for audio or video purposes unless otherwise stated. So we would love to have you come out and experience the magic!

Genre: Country/Pop/Soulful/Singer-songwriterGuest: ANNIKALocation: Calgary, Alberta, CanadaSong: "Never On Fire"Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott. Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.STUDIO B PODCAST: LIVE SESSIONS ARE HERE!Join award-winning and multi-nominated media personality and podcaster, Sarah Scott, at Gravity Cafe (Inglewood Location) in Calgary on Thursday, March 27th for the second Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions!It's from 6:30pm-8:30pm, it's FREE and will be featuring Country/Pop artist Maddie Lee Mars and Country artist KJ Miller at Gravity Cafe!The experience:Join us for an evening of heartfelt candid conversations and original songs! Hosted by award-winning media personality Sarah Scott since 2019, Studio B Podcast has spotlighted Canadian musicians and industry professionals. Just like streaming episodes, live sessions also offer in-depth conversations about their careers, music, inspirations and projects, featuring candid stories and behind-the-scenes insights into their impact on the music scene. However, the live sessions are unique! They feature two artists, two different conversations and two to three songs each! They also feature an audience Q&A, so come ready with your questions.Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions is a celebration and elevation of our Alberta and Canadian music. Live Sessions will only be a live experience and will not be recorded for audio or video purposes unless otherwise stated. So we would love to have you come out and experience the magic!

Genre: Music Industry Professional - Touring Strategist with Invictus Entertainment GroupGuest: Paul O'NeilLocation: Central Alberta, CanadaSong: N/A BUT you may see him at a show with Steven Lee Olson, Jojo Mason or Brett Kissel!Studio B Podcast is all about creating deeper connections between Canadian musical artists, the Canadian music industry, and their audiences. Since 2019, each episode features dynamic conversations with musicians, bands, and industry professionals, diving into their personal journeys, inspirations, and future projects.You get an exclusive look behind the scenes, with candid stories and insights into the unique impact these individuals are making in the music world. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the artists and the industry they shape.Hosted by Alberta, Canada's own award-winning and multi-nominated media personality, podcaster, and MC, Sarah Scott. Find Studio B Podcast on Facebook (Studio B Podcast), Instagram (@__studio__b__) or on TikTok (@studiobpodcastprod) to stay up to date on new episode releases and hot new music.Sarah Scott can be found on Instagram @heyitssarahscott.STUDIO B PODCAST: LIVE SESSIONS ARE HERE!Join award-winning and multi-nominated media personality and podcaster, Sarah Scott, at Gravity Cafe (Inglewood Location) in Calgary on Thursday, March 27th for the second Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions!It's from 6:30pm-8:30pm, it's FREE and will be featuring Country/Pop artist Maddie Lee Mars and Country artist KJ Miller at Gravity Cafe!The experience:Join us for an evening of heartfelt candid conversations and original songs! Hosted by award-winning media personality Sarah Scott since 2019, Studio B Podcast has spotlighted Canadian musicians and industry professionals. Just like streaming episodes, live sessions also offer in-depth conversations about their careers, music, inspirations and projects, featuring candid stories and behind-the-scenes insights into their impact on the music scene. However, the live sessions are unique! They feature two artists, two different conversations and two to three songs each! They also feature an audience Q&A, so come ready with your questions.Studio B Podcast: Live Sessions is a celebration and elevation of our Alberta and Canadian music. Live Sessions will only be a live experience and will not be recorded for audio or video purposes unless otherwise stated. So we would love to have you come out and experience the magic!

This is a ‘can't miss' episode! We catch up with our good friend KJ in anticipation of the release of The Tortured Poets Department! KJ is a relatively new swiftie which is why we thought she made the perfect guest for  our April 19th episode. Since we have to pre-record & edit prior to release, this is not our reactions & analysis of the album, instead we talk about this whole new album experience from the perspective of a new swiftie! Additionally, KJ is a huge Beyoncé fan and Beehive member so we also have conversation surround the recently released Cowboy Carter album and many other exciting things!Make sure to find KJ on her social media platforms: @iamkjmiller (YouTube) & @iam_kjmiller (TikTok)And follow & binge her pop culture podcast: 2 Queens 2 Crowns!Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube [Our handle: @tspodnetwork] For more of TSPN, visit our website at www.tspodnetwork.com

Welcome back to the Too Smart for This podcast! In today's episode, Alexis is joined by KJ Miller, the dynamic force and co-founder behind Mented Cosmetics. KJ's journey is one of inspiration, innovation, and sheer determination as she has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the beauty industry. In this exclusive interview, KJ will take us through her remarkable journey, sharing the behind-the-scenes process and experiences that led to the creation of Mented Cosmetics. If you're passionate about entrepreneurship, inclusivity, and the world of cosmetics, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Show Notes5:06 Rapid fire questions!11:08 Nurturing intimacy in your romantic relationships14:26 Debunking the over-glamorized narrative of entrepreneurship16:26 The history of Mented Cosmetics21:14 Embracing the bumps along the road of entrepreneurship24:06 How do you decide when to scale back?25:53 Navigating burn-out 27:18 KJ's week in the life28:11 Foregoing the grindset30:23 Molding your fundraising process to fit the demands of the time34:12 The undeniable purpose of a business plan35:34 Learning and growing from initial feedback38:47 How to build a positive community around your product40:26 Navigating between direct-to-consumer and wholesale 43:14 The importance of capital in the early stages of a business44:31 Resources that enabled Mented Cosmetics to thrive45:52 The necessity of building a founder network47:40 KJ's favorite founders/mentors48:52 Juggling your personal brand with entrepreneurship50:57 Learning from failure as the key to success52:06 Taking constructive from feedback and growing from it54:00 Importance of approaching every experience from a place of learning55:13 The decision to start ‘Not Another Business Podcast'57:49 Gatekeeping in the business-sphere58:29 Why Harvard Business School?1:00:59 Lessons learned from business school1:03:05 Traits of a successful entrepreneur1:07:05 Brands to watch!1:09:43 Entrepreneur resources for starting a successful brandResources/MentionedParfait WigsKeep up with KJ Miller!@kjmiller on Instagram@iam_kjmiller on TikTokNot Another Business PodcastMented CosmeticsNEW Too Classic Terry Cloth RobeToo Collective WebsiteToo Collective Affirmation TextsFollow Too Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=enFollow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Alexis on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enSubscribe to Alexis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 12 are the four teams left in contention for a trip to Annapolis, Maryland, for Stagg Bowl XLIX. Mary Hardin-Baylor took down Bethel with a fourth-quarter surge, while Mount Union eased past Delaware Valley, North Central trounced Ithaca and Wartburg did the same to Aurora. The key story at Wartburg? Just the mere fact that Nile McLaughlin was in the lineup at quarterback for the Knights. For Mary Hardin-Baylor, it was KJ Miller's 65-yard touchdown catch and run. We'll hear him talk a little about that. We hear from North Central's Luke Lehnen and Mount Union's Braxton Plunk as well after they quarterbacked their teams to victory. 2022 Division III football playoff bracket Pat and Greg give out their game balls, one on offense and one on defense, and you can learn more about the status of the big postseason awards that are coming in the next week, plus find out which players were on Pat and Greg's Gagliardi Trophy ballot. This edition of the podcast is sponsored by the hosts of Stagg Bowl XLIX, and we look forward to seeing all of you in Annapolis, Maryland, for the Division III football championship game on Dec. 16. Plus, the end of the season at Bethel and Delaware Valley also marks the end of careers for key players in this run. The end of the 2022 football season for the Royals leaves coach Steve Johnson feeling a little emotional, and Delaware Valley defensive back Blaine Netterman talks about having played with the Nobile brothers since sophomore year of high school, and the future of the Del Val program.  Plus, what's the difference between rebuilding and reloading? How do those elite teams remain at that level? Pat Coleman and Greg Thomas talk about it all in the latest D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast. The D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast is a regular conversation covering the wide range of Division III football. The post ATN Podcast 323: Down to a fantastic four appeared first on D3football.com » D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast.

In this episode recorded back in July, we chatted with young co-driver KJ Miller after his high flying class victory at Rally Baie-des-Chaleurs.  We asked about what got KJ interested in motorsports, events he's competed in so far, and what his goals are for the future.  With KJ being a bit of a social media master, we also asked about how to get more young people interested in rally.   The Oregon Trail Rally YouTube video can be found here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMqtJJMWflo   Follow KJ Miller on these other social media networks here: TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@rally.kj Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rally.kj/ YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB0srhsVW504iYg3Q8ObAgQ    

In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to KJ Miller, Co-Founder & CEO of Mented Cosmetics. https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/ She launched Mented in 2017 with her close friend. The popular beauty brand celebrates individuals of all hues and believes in helping people feel seen and empowered. with its inclusive shade range.  In just 5 years, Mented has received much success, most recently closing a $5M Series A. A graduate of Harvard Business School, from watching YouTube and hand mixing formulas in her kitchen, Mented products can now be found in hundreds of stores, including Target and Ulta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have an update episode with KJ Miller, Co-Founder and CEO of Mented Cosmetics, a multi-million dollar beauty brand celebrating women of all hues. KJ was on the podcast in 2017 when she first launched Mented Cosmetics and joins us again to share how her company has achieved rapid growth since. Mented helps women feel seen and empowered with its inclusive shade range and has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Allure, and was hailed as having the "best nude lipsticks we've ever worn" by Essence Magazine.  In this episode we discuss: Mented Cosmetics's rapid growth since 2017 How KJ Miller is inspiring so many other entrepreneurs  Her approach to scaling her business by building her team  How she handled the fundraising process & so much more! Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube  This episode is brought to you by:  Comcast Rise Comcast RISE is now accepting applications from People of Color (POC)-owned and female-owned, small businesses. So click here to apply: https://bit.ly/RISEQ1_Email_SHP Faherty Get 20% off of your purchase at FahertyBrand.com/HustlePro by using code HustlePro at checkout! Links mentioned in this episode MentedCosmetics.com Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro Mented Cosmetics- @MentedCosmetics

This week I sat down with KJ Miller from Cal Poly's Waterski Team. We talked about her Olympic Snow Ski aspirations, a return to waterskiing in college, the work that went into hosting a collegiate nationals, and much more! Find Cal Poly on instagram: @CPWaterski

Meet Tabitha Salomon -  co-founder and CEO of Dash Camp and Party Dash, premiere events companies offering outrageously fun experiences and modern party supplies. Tabitha started Party Dash while working at Google and later launched Dash Camp after her clients/parents came to her with a PROBLEM concerning their children during COVID-19 that she then found a unique SOLUTION for. Their new experience, Dash Camp Afterschool, is now open for enrollment.  Tabitha is also a  graduate of Harvard Business School, former Samsung employee and co-founder of a podcast called Wine Down Build Up with fellow HBS classmate and entrepreneur & past DID guest, KJ Miller of Mented Cosmetics. On this episode, Tabitha shares the journey to entrepreneurship and why getting out of her comfort zone always led her to bigger opportunities. She talks how she was able to make $33k her first month in business, building an entirely new company off of parents’ needs, the key to building a powerful network…and why business is not guessing….business is numbers. Knowing this is a PIVOTAL key along the #dreamdriving journey.  If you enjoy this episode, please make sure you share online with your community! You can find us at @dreamsindrive on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/tabitha-salomon SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND TABITHA/DASH CAMP: Web: http://www.partydash.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabitha-salomon FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

Beauty companies that fail to bring diverse employees into their teams, for executive-level to entry-level roles, aren't just at risk of failing on a moral front -- they're also leaving money on the table, according to Mented co-founders KJ Miller and Amanda Johnson. "Money talks. So maybe you don't understand why it's important that I have a lipstick that works for my skin tone, but you can understand that black women outspend their non-black counterparts by 80%," Miller said on this week's episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast. "The smart investors got it and they are now investors in a really successful brand, and the other investors didn't. And that's on them" Miller and Johnson graduated from the same 2014 class at Harvard Business School, and launched Mented in January 2017. Sales grew by roughly 400% in the following year, during which -- after pitching 80 VCs -- they raised a pre-seed investment of $1 million. In 2018, the company raised $3 million in further funding. In Johnson's view, "Diversity in beauty has always been 'a trend.' Sometimes it's really up, sometimes it's really down. It depends on what models are on the runway, what's chic in a season," she said. "But the reality is people of color have always been around." Regarding the killing of George Floyd and the protests that continue to sweep the country, Johnson acknowledged the gravity of the climate, especially as black founders and leaders. "We’re making it," she said. "The thing that continues to brighten the day and push us forward is obviously, our families and our passion for the thing we’re building, but also our customers. We have had some of the most heartfelt emails and social comments over the last couple of months and weeks, whether it was about Covid[-19] or about social injustice, encouraging us to keep going, to keep fighting, that our company matters, that what we're doing is important. Sometimes just that one message is the thing that can keep you going in what is an incredibly difficult day."

KJ Miller and Amanda Johnson are Harvard Business School classmates-turned-business partners who created Mented Cosmetics with the belief that every woman should be able to find herself in the world of beauty, no matter her skin tone. Like many entrepreneurs, KJ and Amanda launched Mented right from their living room, bringing their original product line of vegan, non-toxic and cruelty-free nude lipsticks to market in January 2017. The co-founder pair has since raised more than $3 million in funding, making them the 15th and 16th African-American women ever to reach a seven-figure venture-capital deal. Tune into this episode of The Partner Ship to learn how KJ and Amanda have made it happen — and how their brand speaks to the real opportunity and demand for high-end, inclusive makeup.

Join us as Mented Cosmetics Co-founder & CEO, KJ Miller, and Party Dash Founder & CEO, Tabitha Salomon, grab wine and discuss whether entrepreneurs need to build a personal brand to build a successful business. These ladies will also explore other relevant questions such as ‘will people trust my business if they don't know who I am?' ‘how do I build credibility? and more.' You don't want to miss it because it's a vulnerable and raw conversation not often heard on the airwaves.

COVID-19 has impacted most, if not all businesses. Listen in as Mented Cosmetics Co-founder and CEO, KJ Miller, and Party Dash CEO and Founder, Tabitha, grab wine and discuss how they are navigating through these unprecedented times with raw and honest transparency.

COVID-19 has impacted most, if not all businesses. Listen in as Mented Cosmetics Co-founder & CEO, KJ Miller and Party Dash CEO & Founder Tabitha, we grab wine and discuss how they are navigating through these unprecedented times with raw and honest transparency.

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KJ and Amanda are the founders of Mented Cosmetics, one of the first cosmetics brands to prioritize women of color. After searching for a nude lipstick that worked for their complexion they set out to make the first nude lipstick for dark-skinned women. They watched a YouTube tutorial and started experimenting with their own formulations in Amanda’s apartment in Harlem. Shortly after they perfected their product and launched Mented’s first line of nude lipsticks in 2017, which remains their brand staple. They began fundraising and in that same year, Amanda and KJ became the 16th and 17th black women to raise a million dollars in funding. Since then they’ve raised additional capital and scaled their business into the millions. The key to their success was formulating an exceptional product that answered a pain point the majority of women of color have felt at one time or another. They bet big on organic channels and influencer partnerships. And most importantly, they always put their customers first, making them the priority after so many other beauty brands treated them like an afterthought.

Episode summary: Amanda and KJ eloquently and humorously walk listeners through their entrepreneurial journey to founding a very successful beauty brand for women of color. They talk about their vision, the importance of having a solid team working around them and a solid community supporting and challenging them.   About our Guests: Amanda Johnson and KJ Miller are the founders of Mented, a cosmetics company dedicated to providing consistent, everyday beauty products for women of every shade. The two met at Harvard Business School but developed Mented later, while working corporate 9-5 jobs. Today, they are the 15th and 16th black women to have raised $1 million in venture capital.   Insights from this episode: How to make use of your network as a startup Strategies for locking down your first investors How to be proactive and mindful about building your team Secrets to continuing to innovate How to listen to constructive criticism and tune out the rest   Quotes from the show: “As cool of a strategy as it may seem to be able to say something is sold out, I’d much rather have the dollars in our bank account than the headline that we sold out.” - KJ Miller, Episode #166   “We want women to always feel like they can come to us and get the product they want.” - Amanda Johnson, Episode #165   “The jobs we had were the jobs we had to do, mented was the job we got to do.” - KJ Miller, Episode #165 “At the base of it, there are really amazing women of color influencers out there talking about Mented, constantly introducing us to their audiences, reintroducing us if you will, and an enthusiastic community who wants to tell anybody and everybody they know.” - Amanda Johnson, Episode #165 “It would be great if I had known when we started that yea there will be some really really heavy times and some tough times, but you know you’ll figure it out, you’ll work through it because that’s what you do and you build up almost like a muscle of working through really tough things and as that muscle gets stronger, you get better at it.” - KJ Miller, Episode #165   “Goal setting methods: we pick a really big number, put it on the wall and we’re like that’s the number we’re going to hit next year.” - KJ Miller, Episode #165     Resources mentioned: Google drive   Favorite book: Amanda: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen KJ: Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan   Favorite quote: KJ: “Well behaved women seldom make history.” - Eleanor Roosevelt Amanda: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost   3 keys to Create Your Best Life: KJ:     You are smarter and more capable than you’re probably giving yourself credit for     There are going to be a lot of people along the way that will doubt you, but you’re the expert in you     If it’s not fun, whatever the it is that you’re pursuing, you probably won’t be able to make it last   Amanda:     Get you a strong group of people around you     Stay curious     Take care of your emotional health   Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Amanda Johnson and KJ Miller: www.mentedcosmetics.com hello@mentedcosmetics.com www.instagram.com/iam_kj www.instagram.com/mentedcosmetics Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.

Dr. Devgan sits down with KJ Miller and Amanda Johnson, Co-founders of Mented Cosmetics an upscale make up brand for women of color. They met at Harvard business school and clicked instantly. One night over wine they discovered that neither of them could find a lipstick they liked, and so began their global makeup story. With the help of YouTube, some wax, oils, fragrances, a hot plate and a lot of hard work, Mented was born.

Dr. Devgan sits down with KJ Miller and Amanda Johnson, Co-founders of Mented Cosmetics an upscale make up brand for women of color. They met at Harvard business school and clicked instantly. One night over wine they discovered that neither of them could find a lipstick they liked, and so began their global makeup story. With the help of YouTube, some wax, oils, fragrances, a hot plate and a lot of hard work, Mented was born.

Produced by Foundersuite.com, "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders who have raised capital. This episode is with Amanda Johnson and KJ Miller of Mented Cosmetics. Mented is an online cosmetic store that features a range of nude lipsticks for women with deeper skin tones. The Company recently raised $4.2M from CircleUp and others. In this episode, Amanda and KJ talk about the grind of raising their first pre-seed round, tapping networks such as NY Angels and HBS, how to time-box + divide & conquer when raising, the importance of both a metrics story and a big vision in the pitch, and much more.

Amanda Johnson & KJ Miller, Founders of Mented Cosmetics Host: Rodrigo Belone, CEO of The Coup Media  

Could your next BIG idea come from a conversation you have over a glass of wine? Who KNOWS?! Meet KJ Miller and Amanda Johnson, co-founders of the vegan, non toxic premium beauty line Mented Cosmetics. The two met when they were both students at Harvard Business School. One day - over a glass of wine - they bonded over a mutual problem of not being able to find the perfect lipstick shade. From there it was history!  They were able to go from ideation to execution and create a fully operating business venture. BUT check this!  The two recently raised $1 million in their first round of fundraising, making them the 15th and 16th African-American women ever to raise $1 million in venture capital, according to Forbes magazine. As data from investor Kathryn Finney's Project Diane shows, although black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S., they receive only 0.2% of VC funding. What were their keys to success? These amazing dream drivers share just HOW they were able to do this and so much more. Prior to launching into entrepreneurship,  KJ was a management consultant for Deloitte’s retail practice and was a jewelry buyer for Sears. Amanda worked as head of business development for Barney's NY and was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs. I’m really excited for you all to hear the Mented Cosmetics story! Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. **ENTER OUR MENTED COSMETICS GIVEAWAY: www.dreamsindrive.com/win ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:- What inspired KJ & Amanda as children - How the two met while students at Harvard Business School - Why attending business school is worth it - The importance of admitting when you're wrong - How KJ & Amanda got the idea to launch Mented Cosmetics - Challenges KJ & Amanda faced early in the business - Being one of the only African American women to raise over $1 million dollars in funding - The key to successfully raising capital - Why you should bring in a lawyer on your team early on - Leveraging your network - How to outsource strategically - How to launch successfully - The importance of storytelling and controlling your narrative - The keys to a successful business partnership - How to deal with competitors - How to create a unique product/service - How to get the right type of press SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/mented-cosmetics JOIN OUR DREAM DRIVER FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook FIND MENTED COSMETICS ON: Instagram: www.instagram.com/mentedcosmetics Twitter: twitter.com/mentedcosmeticsWeb: www.emmeliedelacruz.com FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: www.dreamsindrive.com FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: twitter.com/rainshineluv JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE COMMUNITY: www.dreamsindrive.com/JOIN