Nyakio Grieco

Nyakio Grieco

West Hollywood, California, United States
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My beauty journey started when I was a young girl visiting my grandmother in Kenya. My…

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Experience

Education

Volunteer Experience

  • Girls Inc. Graphic

    Board Member, Girls Inc. Los Angeles

    Girls Inc.

    - Present 6 years

    Education

    Girls Inc. inspires girls to be strong, smart and bold. Through its Operation Smart programming, including STEM, health education and media literacy, girls are encouraged to develop their inherent strengths, break past barriers and reach their full potential. For more information, please visit: https://girlsinc.org

  • BeautyUnited Graphic

    Board Member

    BeautyUnited

    - Present 4 years

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    BeautyUnited was created in response to the COVID-19 crisis to help unite the beauty and wellness industry in an effort to raise awareness and support important initiatives that impact the global Beauty and Wellness industry at large.

    Recognizing the urgent need for change and action specifically around representation of Black and Indigenous leaders in the Beauty and Wellness industry, BeautyUnited launched the Mentor Program through a shared value to make commitments to do better and…

    BeautyUnited was created in response to the COVID-19 crisis to help unite the beauty and wellness industry in an effort to raise awareness and support important initiatives that impact the global Beauty and Wellness industry at large.

    Recognizing the urgent need for change and action specifically around representation of Black and Indigenous leaders in the Beauty and Wellness industry, BeautyUnited launched the Mentor Program through a shared value to make commitments to do better and leverage our collective knowledge, experience, access and platforms to drive change. As mentors and leaders, we are leaning into creating mentees to combat the overwhelming data brought to the forefront that reflects the lack of investment and mentorship opportunities for Black and Indigenous leaders in our industry. For more information, please visit: thebeautyunited.org.

  • Independent Beauty Association Graphic

    Board Member

    Independent Beauty Association

    - Present 4 years

    IBA, the Independent Beauty Association (formerly ICMAD, Independent Cosmetics Manufacturers and Distributors), is a non-profit trade association supporting creative, innovative companies, from startups to established multinational businesses of all sizes. IBA is here to help members succeed in the rapidly changing, highly competitive global cosmetics and personal care industry. Since 1974, our association has provided essential guidance and support through business tools, publications…

    IBA, the Independent Beauty Association (formerly ICMAD, Independent Cosmetics Manufacturers and Distributors), is a non-profit trade association supporting creative, innovative companies, from startups to established multinational businesses of all sizes. IBA is here to help members succeed in the rapidly changing, highly competitive global cosmetics and personal care industry. Since 1974, our association has provided essential guidance and support through business tools, publications, education, networking opportunities, and legislative advocacy. For more information, please visit independentbeauty.org.

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    Board Member

    Legacy Youth Leadership

    - Present 3 years

    Education

    Legacy Youth Leadership is a nonprofit organization that works to build a socially conscious and active generation of young people. LYL provides free educational and activism programs as well as leadership coaching & mentoring to young people to supplement students' existing school and youth development. LYL equips students with the tools they need to reach their academic & philanthropic goals and to make a REAL impact in the world around them by building real water projects and other social &…

    Legacy Youth Leadership is a nonprofit organization that works to build a socially conscious and active generation of young people. LYL provides free educational and activism programs as well as leadership coaching & mentoring to young people to supplement students' existing school and youth development. LYL equips students with the tools they need to reach their academic & philanthropic goals and to make a REAL impact in the world around them by building real water projects and other social & charitable initiatives. For more information, please visit: legacyyouthleadership.org

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    Advisory Board Member

    Prairie Surf Media

    - Present 3 years

    Arts and Culture

    Prairie Surf Media is a global production company focused on multi-platform content creation in the growing metropolis of Oklahoma City to support the growth of streaming, television and motion picture production. For more information, please visit: https://prairiesurf.com

  • Advisory Board Member

    Levi Jack Inc.

    - Present 3 years

    Levi Jack is an online marketplace of men's grooming products — exclusively in 3.4 ounces or less. Brands are best in class and selected through extensive market research to curate and elevate the grooming ritual. For more information, please visit: https://www.getlevijack.com

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    Volunteer

    The Art of Elysium

    - Present 20 years

    Arts and Culture

    The Art of Elysium is an artist organization built on the idea that through service, art becomes a catalyst for social change. Our full circle approach rewards altruistic creativity by giving back to artists who share their gifts with those in need. For more information, please visit: https://www.theartofelysium.org

Publications

Honors & Awards

  • CEW 2023 Female Founder Award

    CEW

  • Inc. Magazine Female Founders 200 List

    Inc. Magazine

  • Create & Cultivate 100 List 2023

    Create & Cultivate

  • BeautyMatter 2023 FUTURE50

    BeautyMatter

  • WWD x FN x Beauty Inc. 50 Women in Power List

    WWD, FN & Beauty Inc.

  • CosmoProf North America Jury Member

    Cosmoprof North America

  • Kappa Kappa Gamma 2022 Alumnae Achievement Award

    Kappa Kapp Gamma

  • Well + Good 2022 Changemaker

    Well + Good

  • Fashion Group International 2022 Rising Star Award "New Retail Concept"

    Fashion Group International

  • CosmoProf Worldwide Bologna Jury Member

    CosmoProf Worldwide Bolonga

  • Glossy 50 Changemaker 2021

    Glossy

  • WWD Beauty Inc. Newcomer of the Year 2021

    WWD/Women's Wear Daily Beauty Inc.

    Thirteen Lune received WWD Beauty Inc.'s 2021 Newcomer of the Year Award.

  • Fashion Group International 2020 Rising Star Award

    Fashion Group International

Languages

  • French

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  • Spanish

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  • Kikuyu

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Organizations

  • BeautyUnited

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  • CEW / Cosmetic Executive Women

    Member

  • FFC / Female Founder Collective

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  • Kappa Kappa Gamma

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  • WIE Suite / Women in Entrepreneurship

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