
Next Question with Katie Couric Bobbi Brown
Nov 27, 2025
Bobbi Brown, a celebrated makeup artist and entrepreneur, shares candid insights from her memoir, Still Bobbi. She discusses her early struggles with family resilience and how influential women shaped her identity. With humor, Bobbi recounts her journey from waitressing to launching Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and later, Jones Road at 62. She emphasizes a philosophy of natural beauty, adapts to social media, and answers audience questions on aging and confidence. Throughout, her message of authenticity and reinvention shines bright.
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How A Chance Meeting Launched Her Career
- Bobbi Brown got her recurring Today Show role after a fan connected her to Jeff Zucker through family ties.
- She negotiated the title “beauty editor” and appeared monthly for 14 years, which launched her public profile.
Turn Complaints Into Solutions
- When problems arise, ask yourself “So what, now what?” and focus on solutions rather than excuses.
- Use that mindset to move from complaint to action and keep momentum.
From Kitchen Lipsticks To Bergdorf Counter
- Bobbi started selling handmade lipsticks made with a chemist and mailed them in manila envelopes with ten shades.
- Bergdorf Goodman bought them and they sold out immediately, kickstarting Bobby Brown Cosmetics.





