The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: Bobbi Brown Talks New Memoir 'Still Bobbi', Jones Road Beauty, Entrepreneurship, Motherhood + More
Sep 22, 2025
Bobbi Brown, renowned makeup artist and entrepreneur, shares insights from her journey founding Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Jones Road Beauty. She delves into the impact of motherhood on her leadership style and offers practical startup advice. Bobbi also emphasizes the importance of curiosity, from her lightweight makeup aesthetics to learning hip-hop. Additionally, she discusses skincare, nutrition, and the grassroots testing that shaped her memoir, Still Bobbi, filled with lessons and encouragement.
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From Makeup Chair To Global Brand
- Bobbi Brown started as a makeup artist frustrated with artificial looks and created her own lipstick line with a chemist.
- She sold the line to Bergdorf Goodman, then to Estée Lauder, which launched her career into a billion-dollar brand.
Choose Lifestyle Over Quick Alterations
- Avoid cosmetic shortcuts like excessive fillers and Botox if you want natural results.
- When you look bad, evaluate lifestyle choices first and change habits instead of seeking quick fixes.
Launching Jones Road After Non‑Compete
- Bobbi Brown launched Jones Road immediately after her non-compete expired, during the pandemic and election week.
- She built the new brand quickly and it's now celebrating five years of growth.
