Celebrating International Women’s Month 2024
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re showcasing inspiring women in the beauty industry who use their influence to empower others. They share their experiences and inspirations to help us all learn and grow.
Healthy Body Investment: Dale Ann Malone, Founder
What do you believe about beauty now that you didn’t before?
“I believe the world’s definition of beauty is changing. The word beauty is starting to become inclusive, not exclusive.”
Good Clean Love: Wendy Strgar, CEO
How would you like to see policy change to support women?
“I would like to see the FDA update its code from 1938 to include the words woman, vagina, and pregnancy which are still termed other conditions. A vagina is not a disease state.”
Therapy Clean: Anne Ruozzi, Founder & CEO
What is the biggest confidence lesson you’ve learned?
“Embrace failure. It’s a natural part of growth, teaching resilience. Invest in yourself. Prioritize growth, skills, and well-being for confidence and fulfillment. Remember, it’s a lifelong journey.”
Babo Botanicals: Janna Hou, Sr Manager — Digital
What drives your innovation in clean beauty?
“We were born in a garden. Family roots, with a planet perspective. To Nurture Harmony Between Family And Nature.”
Codex Labs: Barbara Paldus, CEO & Founder
How do you empower your team when facing an issue?
“I help them break down the issue into solvable pieces. I encourage them when they are struggling to stay positive. I praise them when they resolve the full issue, as often they forget how hard a path it was.”
Love + Be Well by Natalie: Natalie White, CEO & Founder
What drives your innovation in clean beauty?
“ Changing perceptions of clean skincare, making it luxurious and effective. Simplifying skincare, allowing graceful aging. Encouraging women to read labels, emphasizing skin nutrition.”
Eguz-Bo: Elsa Guzman-Bonilla, CEO
How do you empower your team when facing an issue?
“Encourage open communication without fear of judgment; encourage thinking outside the box and exploring different solutions to the problem; promote teamwork to find solutions collaboratively.”
Force of Nature: Melissa Lush, CMO
How would you like to see policy change to support women?
“Women are disproportionately exposed to toxic chemicals. Manufacturers should be required to assess the health impact of their ingredients over both the short term and the long term.”
The Golden Secrets: Jesse Golden, CEO & Founder
What is the biggest confidence lesson you’ve learned?
“For me, confidence stems from conquering challenges, defying the odds, and staying true to my word. It’s about facing obstacles head-on and fulfilling my commitments.”
EpiLynx: Dr. Liia Ramachandra, CEO & Founder
What do you believe about beauty now that you didn’t before?
“Beauty goes beyond the surface appearances; it delves deep into our inner health. The well-being of the whole body system is reflected both internally and externally.”
Serene Body Health: Nina Hargrave, Brand Founder
How would you like to see policy change to support women?
“We still need a lot more support for disadvantaged women in Australia, including increased funding for programs that assist Aboriginal women, refugee women, and those facing abusive situations.”
LULAAV: Shira Tabib, Founder
What drives your innovation in clean beauty?
“I feel inspired to continue to make positive changes in the clean beauty world, continuously striving to formulate and deliver safe, ethical, and effective products.”
Erin’s Faces: Erin Williams, CEO & Founder
How would you like to see policy change to support women?
“I would love for there to be equal pay, equal representation in politics, boards of companies, loans given by banks, investor interest, and so much more.”
Kosmatology: Dr. Janis Kosma-Covey, Owner & Founder
What is the biggest confidence lesson you’ve learned?
“The most important lesson I’ve learned about confidence is to share your knowledge with others and put yourself out there. Together, we can overcome anything.”
Stoic Beauty Skincare: Maria Wodzinska, Co-Founder & Brand Director
How do you empower your team when facing an issue?
“We approach problems with three pillars: research-based, ethics-forward, and community-centric. We follow scientific standards and engage with a broader community focused on sustainable beauty.”
Alchimie Forever: Ada Polla, CEO
What do you believe about beauty now that you didn’t before?
“There is beauty in aging! While I have always believed this, getting to my mid-40s is definitely making me believe it even more.”
Mad Hippie: Dana Stewart, Co-Founder
How would you like to see policy change to support women?
“I believe we should cultivate a growth mindset in young women, empowering them to take risks and embrace failure as part of the learning process.”
Plaine Products: Lindsey McCoy, CEO & Co-Founder
What drives your innovation in clean beauty?
“No product or company is perfect. We constantly improve based on feedback from customers, partners, and research. Our motto is progress, not perfection, as we strive to improve daily.”
Cleo+Coco: Suzannah Raff, CEO
How would you like to see policy change to support women?
“We need more venture and angel funding for women-led brands. We also need more grants for women-led brands.”
Kind Laundry: Angie Tran, Co-Founder
What is the biggest confidence lesson you’ve learned?
“Confidence comes from loving yourself. I have always loved the journey of learning and growth and as I improve everyday, I become more confident.”
Rocky Mountain Soap Company: Karina Birch, CEO & Co-Founder
How would you like to see policy change to support women?
“I want to continue seeing a culture shift where men stand up to support women. While policy change is half the battle, initiatives like pay equity and diversity goals are helping give women a chance.”
A Simple Planet: April Smith, Owner
How do you empower your team when facing an issue?
“Our small all-women team makes problem-solving easy. We brainstorm creative solutions, ensuring everyone feels heard. Leveraging our diverse strengths and staying true to our mission.”
Eyetitude: Tricia Morris, CEO & Founder
What drives your innovation in clean beauty?
“The industry can be overwhelming for customers, inundated with countless brands and an abundance of information. This drives me to transform the chaos into elegant simplicity.”
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