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How I Built This with Guy Raz

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics: Bobbi Brown

Sep 17, 2018
Makeup artist Bobbi Brown discusses revolutionizing the beauty industry with 'nude makeup.' She shares her journey of creating a billion-dollar cosmetics brand. Also, learn about the development of a collapsible, reusable drinking straw by entrepreneurs Emma Cohen and Miles Pepper.
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  • Bobbi Brown revolutionized the makeup industry by introducing 'nude makeup' with natural tones.
  • Emma and Miles faced challenges from knockoff products but focused on quality and sustainability.

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Miles Pepper's Idea and Meeting Emma

Miles Pepper, inspired by the pollution caused by plastic straws, envisioned a collapsible stainless steel straw that could fit on a keychain. After a chance recommendation, he connected with Emma, who shared his passion for sustainable alternatives to plastic. Together, they developed a prototype that folded into a compact case and launched a successful Kickstarter campaign.

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