“Cutting sponges is nothing new, but what I did was build a business from it.” Dive into the inspiring journey of Rea Ann Silva, the brain behind the game-changing Beautyblender brand. 

Get ready to hear the incredible story of how Rea Ann went from doing makeup for music videos in the MTV era to becoming the Founder and CEO of the category creator Beautyblender. 

In this podcast, we talk about her journey with experimenting with various sponge shapes and stumbling upon the accidental yet iconic neon pink color, which ultimately became Beautyblender's pivotal marketing strategy. She also shares the raw, unfiltered moments of entrepreneurship - from working with the one person who believed in her, to the nerve-wracking decision to mortgage her house to kickstart Beautyblender.

We'll explore how Rea Ann navigated the beauty industry, Beautyblender’s influencer marketing strategy, her journey of refocusing during COVID, and the most challenging part of entrepreneurship: managing a team.

Come along for an honest, inspiring chat about the adventurous journey of Beautyblender, Rea Ann's incredible leadership, and the vital lessons she's learned about entrepreneurship and the beauty industry. 

Connect with Rea Ann on Instagram @reaannsilva and visit beautyblender.com to learn more about the brand’s latest offers.

In this podcast episode, we explore the captivating journey of Danessa Myricks, a makeup artist whose career took a transformative turn when she opted to leave the corporate world following the closure of her company. Juggling life as a single mother and drawing inspiration from her upbringing in a large family, Danessa shares invaluable lessons she learned from her parents, particularly creating and sustaining something as your own.

Amidst her journey, Danessa emphasizes that much of her career has unfolded through unexpected opportunities, encouraging a mindset of saying "yes" even when unsure of the outcome. She also reflects on the impact and importance of having people around you who also journey with you.

Danessa candidly shares the journey and growth of Danessa Myricks Beauty, emphasizing the importance of hard work and creation. She also touches on her experiences and strategies in building her brand alongside her team as well as her insights and lessons from her background in photography.

To learn more about Danessa Myricks Beauty, head over to danessamyricksbeauty.com.

To stay updated with Danessa, follow along on @danessa_myricks.

We sit down with Yanely Espinal, a Brown University graduate, Brooklyn native and trailblazer who's making personal finance engaging and accessible. As the first college graduate in her family, Yanely realized the stark absence of financial education in her academic journey. This revelation led her on a mission to empower young individuals with the financial knowledge they need to succeed.

Yanely's remarkable career journey took her from Teach For America to creating a YouTube channel, where she breaks down budgeting, credit management, savings, investments, and more. She serves as the Director of Educational Outreach at Next Gen Personal Finance and contributes her expertise to CNBC's Financial Wellness Advisory Council.

Join us as we explore Yanely's inspiring story as a first-generation achiever, her transformative understanding of money psychology, and the profound wisdom found in her book, "Mind Your Money," filled with stories and strategies to guide you on your financial journey. Join us as we dissect our own spending habits, taking on Suze Orman's "90 Days of Spending Habits" challenge and gain valuable insights from the concepts and tips shared in her book.

For more financial wisdom and inspiration, follow Yanely at @missbehelpful on Instagram.