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This episode is brought to you by .   's goal in creating was to alleviate all the pain points she experienced as a person of color shopping in beauty stores. That includes the design of the space, the organization of products, and access to an...

This episode is brought to you by .   was transitioning from a career in sports management when she noticed local beauty supply stores had significant gaps regarding the variety and quality of beauty products for women of color. She decided her...

This episode is also brought to you by .   Part of 's strategy when forming was recognizing what he was good at and what he needed help with, he says. His company makes low-sugar soda that's focused on brain health.   "The first thing I did...

This episode is also brought to you by .   The goal at Perfy is to bridge the gap between unhealthy food and healthier substitutes, says , Founder and CEO of , a low-sugar soda brand focused on brain health.   "The early reviews of Perfy...

This episode is brought to you by .   When starting a new brand, entrepreneurs need to trust their vision - particularly when working closely with partners, say Co-founders and .   Kate and Lila were friends in high school who reconnected...

This episode is brought to you by .   People filling their homes with beautiful plants need the right product to care for them. That's the goal of , say Co-founders and .   "We want to be your one-stop shop, your go-to resource that will...

This episode is brought to you by .   Making sure their products had "no bad ingredients" was so crucial to Co-Founders and that they turned BAD into an acronym.   It stands for "banned, ambiguous or debatable," Rochelle says.   "We...

This episode is brought to you by .   The mission at is to provide skincare products that take the guesswork out of the equation - particularly for consumers who are always on the go.   Co-founders and say their partnership is the key to...

This episode is brought to you by .   The bag you carry is an extension of yourself, says , Founder and Chief Visionary Officer at , a female-founded, family-run brand that makes leather goods.   "I think we're drawn to the broken-in, the...

This episode is also brought to you by .   doesn't follow trends; instead, they design leather bags with purpose and an eye on their ultimate use, says and Chief Visionary Officer at HOBO Bags, a female-founded, family-run brand that makes...

This episode is also brought to you by .   exists to help companies do good business, say and , co-founders of the brand that offers complete return solutions for DTC sellers and retailers.   "At the end of the day, we want to help you do...

This episode is brought to you by .   ' mission is to make DTC and retail brands happy while making the planet a better place. That's the goal of its complete return solutions, say and , Co-founders of Retail Reworks.   "We're problem...

This episode is also brought to you by .   When coming up with its bites, GEM chose not to focus on a single medical angle but instead incorporates multiple ways of determining the best daily nutritional needs, says , the Founder and CEO of ....

This episode is also brought to you by .   Food is medicine - that's the philosophy at GEM, a brand that turns vitamins and minerals into "essential bites," says , the Founder and CEO of .   "Our bite is made from whole foods. Our vitamins...

This episode is brought to you by .   's background with makeup artists, celebrities, and influencers helped create an instant demand for her line of clean skincare products when they launched.   "I'm impressed that people were buying it...

This episode is brought to you by .   The television and entertainment business seems an unlikely place to lead to a career in skincare products, but it suited , Founder of , just fine.   "My background as a television host taught me the...

This episode is also brought to you by .     The world's No. 1 global THC beverage was birthed from "a place of inexperience," says Co-founder . "It was birthed from a place of inexperience, both from an inexperience with cannabis and...

This episode is also brought to you by . , Co-founder of , believes people are falling out of love with alcohol. That's why he's touting a TCH beverage that provides a bit of the buzz without the hangover.   CANN is an alcohol substitute with a...

This episode is also brought to you by .   As the founder of a not-so-simple syrup brand, 's has some simple advice for fellow entrepreneurs starting brands.   The first? Get legal representation.   "I think that sometimes can be...

This episode is also brought to you by .   The not-so-simple syrups of Daysie were born because a similar product couldn't be found, says , Founder of .   During the COVID pandemic, Tara built an at-home coffee bar but needed some flavored...

This episode is brought to you by .   Product development - not community engagement - was the priority when Le Mini Macaron started in 2015. However, things began to shift as , Co-founder and Co-CEO of , the at-home gel nail brand, felt a...

This episode is also brought to you by .   The pandemic might have been catastrophic to many businesses and brands, but Le Mini Macaron, an at-home gel nail brand, saw its business explode. , Co-founder and Co-CEO of , says the stay-at-home era...

This episode is brought to you by .   has been in the beauty industry for 15 years - as an entrepreneur, investor, and executive - but her "ah-ha" moment for her latest brand came when she was getting a facial.   The Founder and CEO of , a...

This episode is brought to you by .   Exponent Beauty wanted to provide the best clinical results with their skin-care line, so even the packaging is the result of two years of research and development, says , Founder,, and CEO of , a...