Leveling Up with Gary and Jill

Untangling Success: Dawn Myers and the Future of Tech-Enabled Beauty


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Dawn Myers, the visionary founder and CEO of Richualist, takes us on her extraordinary journey of creating a revolutionary hair styling device for textured hair, sharing the triumphs and challenges she faced along the way. From her early days of sketching ideas on legal pads to appearing on Shark Tank, Dawn's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and innovation. Listeners will be inspired by Dawn's candid account of bootstrapping her company, including selling her house and liquidating her 401k to fund early prototypes. She openly discusses the unique hurdles she encountered as a Black woman in the tech and manufacturing world, offering valuable insights into navigating these spaces as an underrepresented founder.


This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, looking to make waves in their industries. Dawn's journey with Richualist not only highlights the potential for innovation in the beauty tech space but also provides a roadmap for turning a personal pain point into a market-disrupting solution. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will challenge you to think differently about entrepreneurship, funding, and the power of perseverance.


Learn More about Richualist:

https://richualist.com/

https://instagram.com/getrichualist

https://www.tiktok.com/@get.richualist

https://www.linkedin.com/company/getrichualist/about/

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