Key Note Speaker

Gabrielle Union

Beyond her acting career, Gabrielle is an outspoken advocate for issues such as gender equality and racial justice.

The Voices of Beauty Retail Bootcamp is the first of its kind interactive event dedicated to upskill and uplift beauty founders at the forefront of diversity and inclusivity. Designed by founders for founders, this one-day event will provide a unique opportunity to connect with fellow founders, editors, buyers and influencers in a collaborative setting. From speed-dating to improv exercises to games & prizes, founders will leave energized, inspired and educated!

It will be a collaborative environment where people meet as humans first, and titles/roles second. We have some fun activities planned in the first part of the day to inspire, engage, and entertain. During this time together we will foster a sense of community and belonging. We want attendees to leave feeling seen, heard, and welcome.

No matter the stage your business is in, we will cover topics that can make or break your business - including how to land a major retailer to getting social buzz to chargebacks and exits. Learn the ins and outs of how to run a successful brand and how to grow your business in retail from founders who are doing it.

Who

Brand Founders

Retail Buyers

Beauty Editors

Content Creators

When

March 27, 2024
9am - 5pm

Where

California Market Center 110 E. 9th St. Los Angeles, CA 90079

What

Expert Panels

Speed-Dating

Improv Exercises

Games & Prizes

Meet Your Instructors

Shan Berries
Founder and CEO of Shades by Shan
Erika Clark
COO of Shades by Shan
MINARA EL-RAHMAN
Co-Founder of Mora Cosmetics
Cece Meadows
Founder and CEO of Prados Beauty
Laura Garlitos
Founder of Focus on Beauty
Natasha Moor
CEO of Natasha Moor Cosmetics
DAVID YI
Founder of Good Light
Lulu Cordero
Founder of Bomba Curls

Panel 1: Stories from Buyers

Sarah Chung Park
CEO of Landing International and BeautyFluent

(Moderator)
Chelsea Strauser
Associate Director, Buying at THG Beauty
Michon King
Senior Merchandise Manager, Color Cosmetics at JCPenney

Panel 2: The Intersection of Sustainability, Inclusivity & Diversity

Cece Meadows
Founder and CEO of Prados Beauty

(Moderator)
Elena Severin
Senior Director, Merchandising at Detox Market
Jeannie Jarnot
Founder and CEO of Beauty Heroes
Boma Brown-West
VP, Sustainability and Impact at Credo Beauty

Panel 3: How to Pitch Beauty Editors

David Yi
Founder of Good Light Cosmetics

(Moderator)
Stephanie Montes
Beauty Contributor at Forbes, Byrdie, Elite Daily, Elle, Women's Health
Jennifer Chan
TV Host/Style and Beauty Expert at People.com, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet
Jenny Jin
Beauty Director at PureWow

DEIB-centered Mental Health Speaker

Dr. Christine Coleman, Ph.D, LMFT
Licensed Psychotherapist, Speaker, Consultant, and Executive Coach

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