This week, Jacqueline Carrington—Founder and CEO of People of Color, a non-toxic, vegan, cruelty-free nail polish brand made to “complement the various shades of brown skin as the first thought, not an afterthought”—Jacqueline shares how being an athlete helped her with tenacity, courage, dedication and a never give up mentality that has been instrumental in launching and growing her business.  Jacqueline dives into her intentional pivot from a career in administration and management to entrepreneurship: “I’ve always known that skills are transferable. I’ve always been able to know what I’m good at and how I can apply it to a new space.”

Lastly, Jacqueline highlights how the greatest ideas come from our everyday lives and everyday things, and the important role her daughter plays as an inspiration behind her business and living a purpose FULL life.

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Jacqueline (aka Jacque) Carrington is a wife, mom of 3, and founder of People of Color. She lives in Southern California with her family and enjoys going to the beach, festivals, working out, and traveling. Prior to launching People of Color in May 2019, Jacqueline worked as a Property Manager for 6 years and previously worked in the hotel industry for 6 years. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Science in Lodging and Resort Management. Her dream has always been to work for herself, and People of Color is now her dream come true!

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