

#08: Bobbi Brown, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Founder & Beauty Evolution CEO—Surround Yourself With the Right Partners
15 snips Aug 27, 2020
Bobbi Brown is the founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and CEO of Beauty Evolution, known for her innovative spirit in the beauty industry. She discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with the right partners to enhance creativity and address blind spots. Bobbi shares her unconventional journey from a makeup artist to a billion-dollar brand leader, emphasizing empathy in teaching and the significance of self-discovery for effective leadership. She also reflects on her transitions in the industry and the value of collaboration for personal and professional growth.
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Custom-Made Major
- Bobbi Brown's unconventional college path led her to design her own major in makeup.
- This reflects her innovative spirit and entrepreneurial approach.
Accidental Entrepreneur
- Bobbi Brown's career started organically, networking and building relationships as a makeup artist.
- A chance encounter with a chemist sparked the idea for her own lipstick line.
Natural Beauty Revolution
- In the 1980s, Bobbi Brown challenged prevailing makeup trends by emphasizing natural looks.
- She prioritized enhancing natural features instead of artificial sculpting and bright colors.