Have you felt stuck in your career? Ellen gives us insight on corporate careers, motherhood and being ok with changing your mind.

Ellen Hawes is VP, Digital & ecommerce of eos products, known for its iconic lip balm and cult-favorite shave cream, a beauty and skincare brand that aims to turn the everyday into refreshing moments of awesome. Most recently, Ellen was Assistant Vice President, Digital & ecommerce of L’Oreal USA

managing ecommerce businesses within their Luxury and Consumer Products divisions. Prior to joining L’Oreal USA, Ellen held various positions in the Consumer Goods industry in Merchandising and Financial Planning & Analysis. Ellen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Case Western Reserve University.

Key Questions:

Who has been an influential woman in your life and why?

You have extensive experience in the beauty and ecommerce industry. 

What has inspired you and what has been a challenge,  as you navigated an ever growing and ever evolving beauty industry?

What are you most excited about in your career right now? 

What has been the biggest obstacle/challenge or failure you have overcome?

How has imposter syndrome affected you?

Confidence in ourselves and our abilities to have an impact in this world is a challenge.   Are you confident in your role and what strategies have you found that have worked for you?

You have shared with me that you had to make tough decisions in your career to prioritize your family.  Can you give us insight on your decision making process?

The pressures on working women are real.  How do you practice self-care?

What advice would you give your younger self?

Resources:

EOS : https://evolutionofsmooth.com/

Two Weeks Notice: https://amzn.to/3TOvcmg