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Transforming Beauty: Susannah Dellinger's Journey to Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Leadership
Manage episode 420737498 series 3441956
Summary
Susannah Dellinger, founder of Bright Beauty Collective, shares her journey of starting her own business and her mission to change the world through beauty. She discusses the importance of conscious beauty brands and their impact on the environment and personal health. Susannah also talks about the challenges of leading a team and the responsibility that comes with it. Susannah discusses the importance of building a supportive and inclusive company culture, including implementing policies like menstrual leave. She emphasizes the need to listen to one's intuition and balance masculine and feminine energies in business. Susannah also shares her vision for the future of Bright Beauty Collective, which includes community-building events and expanding beyond traditional retail spaces.
Keywords
Beauty, conscious beauty, entrepreneurship, team leadership, environmental impact, company culture, inclusive, menstrual leave, intuition, masculine energy, feminine energy, community-building, retail
Takeaways
- Conscious beauty brands prioritize sustainability and ethical practices in their products and packaging.
- The beauty industry is a major contributor to pollution and environmental damage.
- Starting a business can be a transformative experience that leads to personal growth and self-discovery.
- Leading a team requires a deep sense of responsibility and the ability to navigate challenges. Building a supportive and inclusive company culture is essential for success.
- Implementing policies like menstrual leave can support employees' well-being and productivity.
- Listening to one's intuition and balancing masculine and feminine energies is important in business.
- Community-building events and non-traditional retail spaces can enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
Sound Bites
- "I quit my job that very day with no safety net, and that's a very privileged thing to say."
- "If they make small changes towards regeneration, reforestation, not having so much output in terms of pollution and energy, the world changes. All because of a lipstick."
- "We use the word collective intentionally and the naming of the agency was to also create a place where founders could come together, talk about their obstacles, talk about their challenges, and share resources."
- "The woman who did it for me, she needs a raise. She needs a raise. She's a hero."
- "Being in corporate America forces you to live in your masculine energy versus your feminine."
- "We are no longer apologizing for our lives."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Welcome
09:33
From Theater Major to Beauty Entrepreneur
15:51
The Environmental Impact of the Beauty Industry
29:50
Building an Inclusive Company Culture
36:09
Creating a Culture of Authenticity
44:05
The Future of Bright Beauty Collective
Keep up with more content from Aggie and Cristy here:
- Facebook: Empowered Women Leaders
- Instagram: @badass_women_in_business
- LinkedIn: ProveHer - Badass Women in Business
- Website: Badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.com
50 episodes
Manage episode 420737498 series 3441956
Summary
Susannah Dellinger, founder of Bright Beauty Collective, shares her journey of starting her own business and her mission to change the world through beauty. She discusses the importance of conscious beauty brands and their impact on the environment and personal health. Susannah also talks about the challenges of leading a team and the responsibility that comes with it. Susannah discusses the importance of building a supportive and inclusive company culture, including implementing policies like menstrual leave. She emphasizes the need to listen to one's intuition and balance masculine and feminine energies in business. Susannah also shares her vision for the future of Bright Beauty Collective, which includes community-building events and expanding beyond traditional retail spaces.
Keywords
Beauty, conscious beauty, entrepreneurship, team leadership, environmental impact, company culture, inclusive, menstrual leave, intuition, masculine energy, feminine energy, community-building, retail
Takeaways
- Conscious beauty brands prioritize sustainability and ethical practices in their products and packaging.
- The beauty industry is a major contributor to pollution and environmental damage.
- Starting a business can be a transformative experience that leads to personal growth and self-discovery.
- Leading a team requires a deep sense of responsibility and the ability to navigate challenges. Building a supportive and inclusive company culture is essential for success.
- Implementing policies like menstrual leave can support employees' well-being and productivity.
- Listening to one's intuition and balancing masculine and feminine energies is important in business.
- Community-building events and non-traditional retail spaces can enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
Sound Bites
- "I quit my job that very day with no safety net, and that's a very privileged thing to say."
- "If they make small changes towards regeneration, reforestation, not having so much output in terms of pollution and energy, the world changes. All because of a lipstick."
- "We use the word collective intentionally and the naming of the agency was to also create a place where founders could come together, talk about their obstacles, talk about their challenges, and share resources."
- "The woman who did it for me, she needs a raise. She needs a raise. She's a hero."
- "Being in corporate America forces you to live in your masculine energy versus your feminine."
- "We are no longer apologizing for our lives."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Welcome
09:33
From Theater Major to Beauty Entrepreneur
15:51
The Environmental Impact of the Beauty Industry
29:50
Building an Inclusive Company Culture
36:09
Creating a Culture of Authenticity
44:05
The Future of Bright Beauty Collective
Keep up with more content from Aggie and Cristy here:
- Facebook: Empowered Women Leaders
- Instagram: @badass_women_in_business
- LinkedIn: ProveHer - Badass Women in Business
- Website: Badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.com
50 episodes
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