Lauren's work, expertise and skincare products have been seen on billboards, award shows, the world’s most iconic publications, movies and television series. Napier’s career includes working with some of the world’s most influential people in entertainment, politics, sports and music including a Bond, a Beatle, an American president, feminist icons and 4 EGOT winners.

After years as a celebrity makeup artist, in 2014, Lauren Napier pioneered Black beauty in the luxury retail space by launching an eponymous skincare brand that revolutionized skincare on the go. Lauren Napier Beauty sold in prestige retailers including Net-A-Porter, Harvey Nichols, Colette Paris, Mecca Australia, Bloomingdale's, Anthropologie, JCrew, Revolve and more.

In today's episode we reflect on her founder journey and learnings, her new ventures, the state of funding in the black beauty space, and the exciting shift in narratives around beauty being led by Gen Z!

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In our first episode of Boardroom Beauty we talk to Chanel Tyler (@buymeChanel) who is the Global Lead of Beauty Creators and Content Partnership from 9-5 and a beloved content creator aka "The Glow Expert" in the luxury skincare category from 5-9. She takes us back to her genesis in the beauty industry post-MBA and describes where she found her opportunity to be a change maker that would contribute to the larger advancement of representation in beauty.

We talk about all things form Youtube's Beautyfest, her passion projects she pioneered for longterm impact at Estee Lauder, and her journey to becoming a successful skincare influencer with a cult-like following! Chanel also shares an important message to brands on how to better approach the black female consumer with benefits and efficacy communication that is relevant to her specific skincare needs.

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