Bobbi Brown, a cosmetics titan and founder of Jones Road Beauty, shares her journey of simplicity in the beauty industry. She discusses her innovative approach to clean makeup and the significance of customer feedback. Bobbi emphasizes how simplifying complex challenges can save time and enhance creativity. Listeners will also learn strategies for connecting on social media, the value of unconventional career paths, and surprising traits of great salespeople. Her insights showcase why authenticity and clarity are key in leadership.

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.

Bobbi Brown, a beauty industry icon and founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, shares her incredible journey from makeup artist to mogul. She reveals how sheer chutzpah and cold-calling landed her a Vogue cover. Bobbi discusses the development of her first lipstick and the pivotal moments that solidified her brand's foundation. Hear about her friendship with Leonard Lauder and the balance she struck between motherhood and business. With her new clean beauty brand, Jones Road, Bobbi emphasizes authenticity and resilience in the beauty world.

Bobbi Brown started out as a makeup artist in New York City, but hated the gaudy color palette of the 1980s. She eventually shook up the industry by introducing "nude makeup" with neutral colors and a natural tone. In 1995, Estée Lauder acquired Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Bobbi remained there for 22 years, until she realized the brand was no longer the one she had built. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The podcast celebrates International Women's Day with guest Bobbi Brown, who discusses building her brand. They play 'Pyramid' with the men, talk to their boss, and share advice on life and work. They also reflect on obstacles faced by women in the industry and express gratitude for their supportive workplace.