Talks at Google Bobbi Brown | Beauty Inside & Out
Jul 29, 2025
Bobbi Brown, a beauty industry titan and founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, shares her inspiring journey from childhood fascination with makeup to corporate success. She discusses her beauty philosophy that true beauty is about being authentic. Bobbi reflects on her transition to entrepreneurship, the power of kindness in professional relationships, and the importance of wellness and inner beauty. She also emphasizes the significance of self-acceptance, empowerment in parenting, and how technology reshapes beauty standards in a diverse world.
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Starting with Natural Lipsticks
- Bobbi Brown created 10 simple lipsticks that matched natural lip colors and started selling them from her home.
- She got her break when a cosmetics buyer at Bergdorf Goodman agreed to sell her lipsticks, boosting her brand launch.
Becoming Today Show Beauty Editor
- A chance encounter at a department store led Bobbi Brown to become the Today Show's beauty editor.
- She expressed her wish to a stranger who had connections, which immediately opened the opportunity.
Power of Kindness
- Always be kind and listen because you never know what others are going through.
- Genuine kindness builds connections and can lead to unexpected friendships and opportunities.
