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Dec 2024
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Clean Beauty, Building A New Brand, and ...

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#267: Are you ready to build the brand of your dreams but not sure where to begin?

In this episode, I chat with Denise Vasi, model and founder of MAED Beauty, about the highs and challenges of launching a business, embracing pivots, and chasing big dreams.

From identifying overlooked gaps in the beauty industry to balancing entrepreneurship with self-care, Denise offers inspiring advice on going after what you want—fearlessly and unapologetically.

We Also Talk About…

  • Denise’s career journey from modeling and acting to beauty brand founder
  • How to find market gaps and build a business
  • How to practice self-care as a business owner
  • Why clean beauty products matter
  • Ways to connect people with your brand
  • How to build the habit of finishing what you start
  • Returning to yourself after seasons of preparation and hustle


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