Sara Blakely bombed the LSAT twice and sold fax machines door-to-door for seven years. It wasn’t until she cut the feet off a pair of pantyhose that she had the idea for Spanx, which would ultimately become a billion dollar brand with stores in more than fifty countries worldwide. In their conversation, Sara tells Bobbi the story you haven’t heard about creating the company that would become a household name. Sara and Bobbi also chat motherhood, being “a different kind of smart,” and the importance of messing up. 
 Follow Sara Blakely on Instagram @SaraBlakely and on LinkedIn. Follow Spanx on Instagram @Spanx, and visit www.spanx.com.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“A Different Kind of Smart” and the Beauty of Messing Up with Spanx Founder Sara Blakely

Bobbi Brown is one of the most renowned names in beauty today. She’s a makeup artist, seasoned entrepreneur, and NY Times bestselling author. Most importantly, she’s a champion for women – encouraging them to embrace their natural beauty and pursue their passion projects. In Season 2 of Beyond The Beauty, Bobbi is exploring the beauty industry, past and present. She’s reflecting on her own experiences, and interviewing the biggest and brightest names in beauty today. From celebrity makeup artists to brand founders, Bobbi has candid conversations with both the household names and the up-and-comers who are changing the game. What were their biggest challenges? What do they have in common? And, what can we all learn from them?

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Arts

Literature

Performing Arts

Design

Food

Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

Health & Fitness

In the final episode of Season 2 of “Beyond The Beauty,” Bobbi is joined by the advisor, attorney, and author Anjali Kumar—who is also a longtime friend. Together, they reflect on Anjali’s high-level career of staying open to new opportunities and figuring it out along the way, as well as where she’s going next. They discuss how to advocate for yourself as a woman and mother in the business world, what they gain from mentoring the new generation of entrepreneurs, and the lessons they still want to learn together. Stay tuned for exciting things ahead!   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advisor, Attorney, and Author Anjali Kumar

It’s been five months since Bobbi launched her clean makeup and skincare line, Jones Road. This week, Bobbi checks in with her COO and Jones Road Beauty co-founder, Tara Tersigni. They share how they launched their impressive lineup over just a few months, why Jones Road chooses to remain direct-to-consumer, the new innovative products on the horizon, and how they plan to grow—slow, steady, and smart—along the way.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobbi’s Biggest ‘Jones Road Beauty’ Updates

Boy Smells reinvented the fragrance industry when co-founders and partners Matthew Herman and David Kien started making candles in their kitchen—which don’t just smell and look incredible, but also challenge the gender binary. Now, the cult-favorite brand has branched out into underwear and wearable fragrance. This week, Matthew joins Bobbi to talk about how his fashion background led to Boy Smells, why nontraditional fragrances are a source of inspiration, and how Boy Smells is working to defy the expectations of gender norms—from the scent itself to the signature pink packaging.    Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boy Smells Co-Founder Matthew Herman

Sheena Yaitanes has done it all: she studied biological science in college, went to business school, cooked in MasterChef, acted on television, and studied art. Then she started one of the first clean makeup brands that looked like traditional makeup, Kosas Cosmetics, and it caught Bobbi’s attention. This week, Sheena joins Bobbi to talk about how she started Kosas by shipping four lipsticks from her basement, the one thing that keeps her up at night, and the simple ideas behind her innovative products, including tinted face oil and serum deodorant.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kosas Cosmetics Founder Sheena Yaitanes

Everybody knows Venus Williams as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. But this multi-talented legend is also a seasoned entrepreneur, including the founder of the clean beauty line EleVen by Venus Williams. This week, Venus joins Bobbi to talk about how she learned her iconic confidence, why she loves beauty, and how her work on the court influences her decision-making in the office.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“A Different Kind of Smart” and the Beauty of Messing Up with Spanx Founder Sara Blakely

Download our free app to listen on your phone