Two Dominican-American sisters turned their culture, curls, and courage into history. 💫
In this episode, we sit down with Cory and Nicol Varona, founders of OCOA, the first Dominican-owned hair-care brand to launch at Ulta Beauty. From mixing formulas at home to joining Ulta’s MUSE Accelerator Program, these sisters share how faith, family, and fierce determination opened doors they once only dreamed of.
You’ll hear about:
💭 How their Dominican roots shaped their vision of beauty
🚀 What it really takes to get a small brand into big retail
💇🏽♀️ The behind-the-scenes of building a curl-care line that represents Latinas
💖 And the power of believing your story belongs on the shelves, too
It’s a reminder that representation matters, and dreams grow when you water them with purpose. 🌿
🎧 Tune in, share it with a sister, and tag us when you’re listening @LisauraLara @OCOABeauty.