Growth Comes From...
INTERVIEWS:
GROWTH COMES FROM…
Eight women founders on what life has taught them.
- Written By
- PATTY TORTOLANI
Although we believe in celebrating women's contributions every day, it is March—Women’s History Month—which gives us an excuse to spotlight the entrepreneurs, the CEOs, the risk-takers, and the dreamers behind VIOLET GREY’s Woman Made Edit. These women inspire us, both in business and in life, with their resilience, confidence, and measure of success. And so it is in that spirit that we asked them to share their wisdom, experience, and valuable advice with us and our audience.
My signature beauty look is… The most desirable skin you could ever imagine.
I always start my day with… Meditation.
I never go to bed without… Brushing my teeth, washing my face, and moisturizing.
Gucci Westman, founder Westman Atelier
My signature beauty look is… Minimal makeup (because good skin always looks better than good makeup), long lashes, and a classic CHANEL headband.
I always start my day with… Full sensory invigoration: digestible Collagen Booster Hearts, a double espresso, a few spritzes of perfume, and an exhaustive to-do list of everything I need to accomplish that day.
I never go to bed without… Giving my husband a kiss, my kids a cuddle, my patients a wellness check, and myself a little moment of serenity— with a book, a medical journal, or a few mindless minutes on Instagram.
Dr. Lara Devgan, founder Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty
My signature beauty look is… The U BEAUTY glow, achieved by adding a drop of The SUPER Hydrator with any foundation!
I always start my day with… The RETURN Eye Concentrate. It gives the term 'bright-eyed and bushy-tailed' an entirely new meaning.
I never go to bed without… Even on the latest of champagne-fueled nights, I make sure I wash my face and at least slap on our OG Resurfacing Compound (which replaces 6 to 8 other products) before passing out in bed.
Tina Chen Craig, founder U BEAUTY
My signature beauty look is… Polished and natural-looking skin, perfectly worn-in smudged lined eyes, glowy cheeks with a natural, defined lip color buffed out to look like your lips with a top-off of subtle lip gloss.
I always start my day with… A good stretch and a kiss.
I never go to bed without… Lip balm.
Jillian Dempsey, founder Jillian Dempsey
My signature beauty look is… A clean base, elongated lashes, defined brow, and a pinch of color on the cheeks.
I always start my day with… A prayer.
I never go to bed without… Washing my face! No matter how long of a day or late of a night, I am double-cleansing and applying a night oil.
Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, founder Ami Colé
My signature beauty look is… Lots of eyeliner, but very little other makeup, with blue jeans and a comfy shirt.
I always start my day with… A gratitude reflection for another opportunity to experience the joy of living.
I never go to bed without… Telling my family I love them.
Dr. Loretta Ciraldo, founder Dr. Loretta
My signature beauty look is… The pared-down, no make-up look, but with a little electric blue eyeliner for fun.
I always start my day with… Four glasses of water. Hydration first thing in the morning is one of the easiest ways to gather natural energy.
I never go to bed without… A ton of Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum on my face.
Yasmin Sewell, founder Vyrao
My signature beauty look is… Clean and natural.
I always start my day with… Laughter.
I never go to bed without… Skin care and brushing my teeth.
Leslie Hendin, co-founder Liis