THE BLOG

When I launched my beauty brand, I thought custom packaging was the gold standard but I didn't have the money to invest in it. The truth? You don’t have to start there.

Here’s why:

• Custom packag...

Some founders are mission-driven. They’re inspired by a personal story, a gap they experienced in the market, or a cause they deeply care about. Maybe something happened to them that made them want to...

When I started Erin’s Faces, I had been a makeup artist in New York City for 11 years. I had worked for other brands, but I had never built my own. I had never manufactured anything. I didn’t have a b...

Feeling the summer slump? 😩 Don’t worry – I’ve got you.

In the beauty industry, we usually see a dip in sales during the summer. I remember staring at our numbers in July and August, wondering what w...

I had a coaching session this week with my client Claire, who’s been dreaming about launching her beauty brand for years. She’s a stay-at-home mom whose kids will both be in school full-time this fall...

For eight years, I ran my business, Erin’s Faces, out of my home.
Not just me — a whole team, orders coming in and out, meetings — all crammed into a house that just wasn’t built for it.

By the end of...

Anna asked me a question recently that I know a lot of you are feeling too:

“I’m discouraged because I don’t get a lot of engagement on my posts. Should I keep going or change what I’m doing?”

H...

If you’re a beauty founder, there’s a decent chance you’ve sourced components or finished goods from China at some point. Maybe it’s your jars, droppers, glass bottles, or a perfectly formulated produ...

Spring isn’t just for clearing out closets—it’s the perfect time to freshen up your e-commerce website so it’s easier to navigate, more engaging, and primed for conversions. Winter subsides, the sun c...

This week's Q&A is "how do I balance my new business with my full time job?" from Beth

If you have a full time job we're going to need to fit your new venture in on nights and weekends. 

Sidenote - ...

January is a great time to look back at 2024 to see what worked, what didn't, and where do we need to adjust?  Here are three things to put on your to do list now that the New Year's dust has settled:...