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Paula Pontes, Consumer Brands Executive
Paula Pontes is comfortable with uncertainty. She’s been able to carve out a niche for herself, blending her consulting skills with her industry knowledge to become a consumer brands leader. From her role as the former SVP & Global General Manager of GLAMGLOW to her roles at L Brands, Paula has focused on getting stuff done. Here she shares why it’s important to accept change.
Natalie Enslöw, Founder of fjör
In the increasingly crowded beauty landscape, fjör has stood out as an emerging disruptor. Cue founder Natalie Enslöw, who a few years ago quit her corporate job to start her own company on the basis of three core pillars, before even having conceptualized her brand or product. Of fjör she says, “I knew that no matter what the product would be, it had to be something that was simple, powerful & accessible.”
Andrea Breanna, Founder of RebelMouse
Meet Andrea Breanna, the Founder and CEO of RebelMouse and former Chief Technology Officer of The Huffington Post. In this interview, we get a unique perspective about leadership and how this trailblazer, a proud and open transgender, has thrived in the world of business and entrepreneurship.
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Introducing Duelle —
When design duo Melanie Liaw and Micaela Nardella launched their interior-design studio, Duelle, they did so in the midst of a pandemic and 800 miles apart. The pair, based in London and Milan respectively, have more than 20 years of combined interiors experience. Born of their reverence for artfully curated spaces coupled with their international outlook, these are just some of the underpinnings of Duelle.
Berry, Cinnamon, and Café au Lait are hues of nude and bespoke colors we’ve become familiar with thanks to fashion brand, Nubian Skin. At its helm is financier turned fashion designer, ADE HASSAN, whose keen foresight along with a social media campaign that went viral, led Nubian Skin to become the first fashion brand to offer a line of lingerie in plenty of brown shades. It’s no wonder, then, that Ade has cemented herself as a pioneer in the world of fashion.
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Cristina Nuñez, Co-Founder of True Beauty
Meet Cristina Nuñez, the Co-Founder and General Partner of True Beauty Ventures, a venture capital firm focused exclusively on beauty and wellness. The emergence of True Beauty Ventures and the impact it is having on the industry is no accident. Cristina, along with Co-Founder Rich Gersten, have been working arduously to support the growth and scaling of businesses into successful and resilient beauty and wellness brands. In our first recorded interview, we sat down with Cristina to unpack her journey towards founding True Beauty Ventures, including key inflection points she has experienced along the way and the continued change she hopes to drive through True Beauty.
Lulu Rozenberg, Founder of Naissant
As the reality of the pandemic began to set in, Lulu Rozenberg saw an opportunity to pivot and lay the foundations for her company, Naissant, a unique collection of stylish and functional accessories. “I always knew that I wanted to have my own business [and] as soon as I started getting my paychecks, half of it would go to my savings account,” she shared. It was this savviness, combined with her creativity and rigor that allowed her to fully immerse herself into Naissant. Soon after its launch, Naissant was featured in Maluma’s and Justin Quiles’ music video “La Botella”, which has been viewed more than 55 million times on YouTube. Listen to Lulu tell us about her journey of moving from Argentina to New York to accelerate her career and the impact she hopes to have.
Alisa Pospekhova, Founder of Kindroot
Alisa Pospekhova is the Founder and CEO of Kindroot, a line of plant-based lozenges infused with vitamins, adaptogens, herbs and aromatherapy flavors. Prior to serving as CEO of Kindroot, Alisa spent 15 years building and managing healthy food, wellness and beauty brands across the globe, having held senior-level marketing roles at Hourglass Cosmetics, The Wonderful Company, and Nestle to name a few. In this episode, Alisa talks about what inspired her to create Kindroot (hint: TSA played a role. No, really.), the company’s expansion into retailers including Target and Anthropologie, her biggest lesson learned in the past year and the importance of not comparing yourself to others.
Samantha Jameson, Founder of Soapsmith
In 2010, London-based entrepreneur Samantha Jameson founded Soapsmith, a range of soaps, hand creams and bath products, inspired by the uniqueness of London, the experiences it has to offer and the sensorial moments and memories it ignites. In this episode, Samantha shares how she transformed her passion for soap making and fragrances into a viable business, her journey in partnering with luxury and emblematic brands such as Harrods, Fortnum & Mason and others, the power of nostalgia and the importance of never taking ‘No’ for an answer.
Jessica Wolf, Co-Founder of Skye
Jessica Wolf is keenly aware of the power community holds. She has harnessed her ability to catalyze connection through senior leadership roles at companies such as NeueHouse, Summit and Forbes, where community building is an integral part of their ethos. In 2021, Jessica co-founded Skye, a platform for coaching where leaders are matched with an executive coach. We sat down with Jessica to talk about career defining moments, what inspired her to pursue co-founding Skye, and how she views Skye’s impact so far.
Mabel Frias Co-Founder, Luna Magic
“Our mission is to reach Latinas across the world, worthy of celebrating through the power of makeup.”
Traveling in time through Latin culture with references to reggaeton and cultural icons like Celia Cruz or Walter Mercado’s signature line “Salud, Dinero y Amor” (a favorite Latino astrologer and TV staple), are just some glimpses into Latino upbringing that Mabel Frias and Shaira Frias have creatively captured in their beauty brand, Luna Magic. The Latino vibes are palpable. “Our mission is to celebrate our multicultural heritage and bring a splash of color and excitement to the beauty industry,” shared Mabel Frias, co-founder of Luna Magic. Read More
Vivian Nuñez Mental Health Advocate & Founder, Too Damn Young
“There will be a lot of different transitions, but young people will find their way in a different space.”
Sheltering in place, social isolation, loss of income, loss of a loved one, are just some of the devastating effects since the COVID-19 pandemic began. It’s against this backdrop of uncertainty that we spoke to Vivian Nunez, a mental health advocate, writer and the founder of Too Damn Young, an online community and resource for young people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. We asked Vivian for her advice on how we can begin to prepare ourselves mentally as countries around the world begin to ease their lockdown restrictions and places cautiously reopen. Read More
Elizabeth Kurpis Fashion Lawyer, Brand Consultant & Editor
“I’m following what I’m passionate about, but doing it on my own terms.”
An accomplished fashion lawyer who has been featured in Vogue Business, People and CNBC, we caught up with Elizabeth Kurpis before COVID-19 began to take hold in the U.S. This interview was written as profound changes to daily life were being seen and felt. A New York resident, Elizabeth shares “[n]o matter how much our lives have changed in the short term…focusing on the things that matter most right now can help motivate one to push past this difficult time.” Read More
Brittney McDonald Founder, BLANK
“What I’ve learned is that you have to trust your gut and really believe in yourself.”
Multidisciplinary company, BLANK, aims to bridge the gap between sustainable solutions and creative expression, specifically within art, food and fashion. Its founder, Brittney McDonald, explains how and what she’s learned along the way, sharing that “BLANK is still very much a journey for me. What I’ve learned is that you have to trust your gut and really believe in yourself. You will know what feels right and what’s best for your business.” Read More
Alisa Pospekhova, Founder of Kindroot
Cinthia Flores, Latina Trailblazer & California Agricultural Labor Relations Board Member
Sofia Haq, Founder & President of Muslim Women Professionals (MWP)
Idalia Salsamendi, Top Influencer/Brand Strategist & Founder/CEO of Idalia Salsamendi INC
Jill Manoff, Editor In Chief at Glossy Media
Natasha Case, Co-Founder & CEO of Coolhaus
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