Begin Again with Davina McCall Bobbi Brown: This is What Starting Over at 60 Really Looks Like
Nov 6, 2025
Join Bobbi Brown, the iconic makeup entrepreneur and bestselling author, as she shares her inspiring journey of reinvention after selling her brand. She discusses launching her clean beauty line, Jones Road, at 60 and the powerful lessons she's learned about aging and passion. Bobbi opens up about her family dynamics, her mother's mental health struggles, and how they shaped her resilience. With insights on navigating transitions and redefining success, she emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself in today’s world.
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Origin Of Her First Product
- Bobbi described making a custom lipstick with a chemist, iterating until it matched her vision and then selling it herself.
- That first product led directly to the original ten shades and the launch of her company.
Bergdorf Breakthrough
- A chance encounter at a party led Bobbi to meet Bergdorf Goodman’s cosmetics buyer who agreed to stock her line.
- That department store placement accelerated demand and forced her to professionalize production.
Your Name Isn’t Your Ownership
- Selling a company with your name doesn't erase who you are; your identity remains separate from corporate ownership.
- Bobbi felt the sale freed resources to do impactful things like helping family and funding education.
