High-powered female entrepreneurs share their secrets for achieving success, including self-care routines, life-changing books, and more ahead of International Women's Day
- Celebrated annually on March 8, IWD recognizes the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women
- Eight high-powered female entrepreneurs in fashion and beauty share what it takes to thrive in 2024 with Daily Mail
International Women's Day has been observed since the early 1900's.
Celebrated annually on March 8, the global holiday recognizes the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and serves as a catalyst towards gender equality.
Eight high-powered female entrepreneurs in fashion and beauty share what it takes to thrive in 2024, plus how they made it to the top with Daily Mail.
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'Through my journey, I've learned a lot about life, people, and business,' shares CEO and founder of Luxene Beauty, Diane Buxton
Brand: Luxene Beauty
Name: Diane Buxton
'Through my journey, I've learned a lot about life, people, and business,' shares CEO and founder of Luxene Beauty, Diane Buxton.
'One big lesson is that life is full of surprises.
'I've faced unexpected twists many times, and my goal is to learn from them, be proactive, take each day as it comes, and avoid becoming overly confident or discouraged. No matter what happens, I want to always wake up and smile.'
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'Always trust your ‘gut’ instinct – it’s usually right,' says Luxene Beauty CEO, Diane Buxton
Luxene Beauty is a premier beauty company that offers full-body microdermabrasion devices and products.
The FIRMAGLOW tool is sized and designed for the curves of the body and can help stimulate collagen, reduce fine lines and crepiness, improve skin tone and texture, increase hydration, and improve the overall health and beauty of the skin.
Self-care rituals like exfoliating the body are important for a busy entrepreneur.
To live well and improve both her physical health and mental health, Diane likes to work out.
'I've witnessed its positive effects throughout my life,' she says. Physical activity boosts my confidence and physical strength but also enhances my brain function and I feel happier. It's my ultimate self-care routine for nurturing my body, mind, and spirit.'
Book that changer her life: "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz.
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Designed for everyday comfort, Eberjey offerings are made of soft, luxurious materials for comfort and relaxation wherever you are.
Brand: Eberjey
Name: Ali Mejia
'Being a woman has fundamentally shaped my career,' said Eberjey co-founder Ali Mejia.
'Frustrated by the lack of sleepwear and lingerie options available in the 90s (the era of push-up bras and g-strings), I was inspired to innovate and create a brand that allowed women to feel naturally, and authentically themselves.
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'Being a woman has fundamentally shaped my career,' said Eberjey co-founder Ali Mejia
'It also inspired my co-founder (Mariela Rovito) and me to create a female-centered workplace where women can thrive.'
Designed for comfort and relaxation wherever you are, Eberjey offerings are made of soft, luxurious fabrics.
Ali started her career on Wall Street but her passion for design - which began at a very young age - never went away.
'I’ve learned that we each have our own unique gifts, talents, and passions and that we must honor and nurture them,' said the entrepreneur.
Advice she would include in a letter to her younger self:
'I would tell her to be extremely mindful of the way she talks to herself; and to be compassionate, kind, and gentle instead of harsh, critical, and negative. I would tell her to talk to herself the way she would talk to a loved one in the same situation.'
Book that changed her life: "Letting Go" by David Hawkins. And on a professional level, "The Republic of Tea" by Mel Ziegler, Patricia Ziegler, and William Rosenzweig
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Electric & Rose is named after two iconic streets in Venice, California, where co-founder and creative director, Erin Chiamulon, resides
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'I've always felt my intuition is deeply connected to being a woman and that it has been my superpower in all areas but especially my career,' shared Erin Chiamulon
Brand: Electric & Rose
Name: Erin Chiamulon
Electric & Rose is named after two iconic streets in Venice, California, where co-founder and creative director, Erin Chiamulon, resides.
The coastal lifestyle brand is driven by a desire to make everyday an adventure, something Erin strongly believes in.
'As a mother I'm constantly reminded how quickly time passes, so I'm constantly reminding myself to slow down and enjoy life and the things that matter.'
To self-care Erin carves out time for herself every week.
'A hike with my dog Coconut is high on my enjoyment list. Dates with my husband, wine with girl friends, good food, and of course all the skincare.'
Book that changed her life: "Journey of Souls" by Michael Newton and The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer.
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'If I could go back and give advice to my younger self, it would be to give myself more credit and give myself more time,' shared Make Time Wellness co-founder, Helen Christoni
Brand: Make Time Wellness
Name: Helen Christoni
Make Time is a science-backed brain health supplement for modern women and their wellness, co-founded by Helen Christoni.
'Being a woman in business is a true blessing,' shared Helen.
'I find that women have a natural knack for understanding what motivates us, whether it's at home, in the office, or just in life in general.
'Our intuition gives us an edge—it helps us read a room, tune into the needs of our employees, and being a mom, it's taught me how to motivate and educate in business.'
Helen leads by example, prioritizing brain health and well-being while balancing her career and incredible work.
'When I focus on my own brain health and well-being, everything else—meetings, new products, events, even those Zoom calls—seems to fall into place more smoothly.'
Book that changed her life: "The Prophet" by Khalil Gibran.
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Make Time is a science-backed brain health supplement for modern women and their wellness
![Kalani Miller co-founded her celeb-beloved swimwear brand with her sister Oleema](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/06/19/82076805-13156267-image-a-80_1709751704382.jpg)
Kalani Miller co-founded her celeb-beloved swimwear brand with her sister Oleema
Brand: MIKOH
Name: Kalani Miller
'Women are beyond powerful - we are smart, cunning, creative, and limitless, declared MIKOH co-founder, Kalani Miller.
'I feel empowered to be a woman in business.'
Kalani co-founded her celeb-beloved swimwear brand with her sister Oleema.
'When Oleema and I first started MIKOH, we were 19 and 20 years old. We had to be confident in our vision— as a woman, especially a young one — we knew confidence would help us go far.
'I think having a brand that we authentically believed in also made it easy!'
Since its inception, the line instantly caught the attention of major style stars - including Rihanna - who were sporting their one-piece and bikini designs everywhere around the world.
Her one regret? Not documenting it.
'I wish that I had written down all of the milestones.
'I tend to have not the best memory so I have to look back at photos a lot of the time. It is such a whirlwind and I love going back and looking at all the photos and memories. It has been such a special journey and I’m so lucky to have shared it with my sister.'
Book that changed her life: "Breath" by James Nestor.
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MIKOH was instantly embraced by major style stars - including Rihanna - sporting their one-piece and bikini designs everywhere around the world
Brand: Cosabella
Name: Silvia Campello
'The company was founded by a woman that was boundless in her desire to find her independence and channel her energy and brilliance into something of her own,' shared Cosabella General Manager, Silvia Campello.
'This same passion combined with a strong work ethic and fearlessness are the qualities that we look for and nurture in our team.
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'Women, when given the platform to succeed, often achieve far beyond what they even know they are capable of,' said Cosabella General Manager, Silvia Campello
'Women, when given the platform to succeed, often achieve far beyond what they even know they are capable of.'
In a leadership role, Silvia admits that only recently did she begin to appreciate her diverse knowledge in all areas of business.
'The instinctual elasticity that comes from accepting and relishing in being a Generalist versus a deep expert in a narrow area results in a much more dynamic position from which to lead, react and execute. This was a profound and important paradigm shift.'
The luxury lingerie company has been empowering women to feel confident in their own skin (and undies!) since 1983.
But according to Silvia, with discomfort comes growth.
'The most fulfilling journey is ultimately found in the ability to persevere through moments of difficulty, finding a path forward and uniting with those around you to achieve what may seem impossible in the present moment.'
Book that changed her life: "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking.
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Luxury lingerie company Cosabella has been empowering women to feel confident in their own skin (and undies!) since 1983
Brand: Naked Wardrobe
Name: Shideh Kaviani, Shida Kaviani, Shirin Kaviani
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Sisters Shideh, Shida, and Shirin Kaviani launched celeb-adored label Naked Wardrobe in 2012
Naked Wardrobe is an affordable line of trendy clothing that has been worn by the likes of Khloe Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and many more celebs.
'When we launched our brand 12 years ago, we found that most fashion brands were male-founded, which was astounding,' said Shideh Kaviani, Co-Founder & President.
'How could a man possibly understand the curves and shape of a woman's body?
'That’s where we come in — a female-founded brand, sisters with completely different body types.'
The size inclusive label caters to a wide range of sizes, starting at xxs and going up to 3x.
'It has been so incredibly empowering leading a team, and even more empowering watching more female founders step up and into these predominantly male leading roles,' said Shideh.
Sisters Shideh, Shida, and Shirin pulled their various skills, strengths, and experience together to start the brand in 2012.
'In the early years, I wanted to do everything myself,' said Shida Kaviani, Co-Founder & Vice President.
'I learned to give up some forms of control and delegate tasks. This taught me that when you put a dream team in place, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.'
Ahead of the fashion curve, the brand is always on top of the trends.
Co-founder & CEO Shirin Kaviani says: 'Go out and experience all that you can. From work to travel to food. All of it. Every encounter contributes to your knowledge and personal growth.'
Book that changed her life: Shideh and Shirin Kaviani: “No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention” by Reed Hastings. Shida Kaviani: “Year Of Yes" by Shonda Rhimes.
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Sisters Shideh, Shida, and Shirin Kaviani pulled their various skills, strengths, and experience together to start Naked Wardrobe in 2012
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'I take care of myself with daily yoga, mindfulness and meditation, careful attention to what I eat (including supplements), and exposure to daylight,' said The Works CEO Dr. Anna Persaud
Brand: This Works
Name: Dr. Anna Persaud
This Works is an award-winning, clean skincare company founded by Dr. Anna Persaud.
'I have worked in the beauty industry for over 30 years and during that time I have gone through the normal hormonal changes that affect women including miscarriage, pregnancy and menopause, plus major surgeries which have left skin scarring and pigmentation,' says the CEO.
'These life changes and challenges have created the purpose behind This Works and inspired the products we sell today.'
This Works range of natural anti-ageing skincare products are free from GMOs, parabens, sulfates, phthalates and synthetic colors.
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This Works range of natural anti-ageing skincare products are free from GMOs, parabens, sulfates, phthalates and synthetic colors
Like the successful doctor, working women tend to spread themselves too thin and battle the pull to do all the things well.
'Advice I would give to my younger self would be to work at 80% of my full capacity, not at 110%,' said Persaud.
'To give myself enough bandwidth and energy to be able to handle the inevitable curveballs.
'Working flat out isn’t always the right approach, and there is no shame in having downtime and time away from the business.'
Book that changed her life: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk