Maria Wodzinska, co-founder of Stoic Beauty, shares how she went from theater to skincare which led her to create a brand with her mother, Dr. Jolanta Wodzinska Ph.D., focused on protecting water resources. She explains the hidden problem of pollution in the beauty industry, how most consumers aren't aware of the impact their skincare has on waterways, and why Stoic Beauty is committed to making a difference. Maria also talks about the challenges of building a mission-driven business, leveraging risk, and the importance of staying true to a bigger vision while navigating the pressures of growth.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 – Why Going It Alone Is a Bad Idea
• 00:01:26 – Meet Maria Wodzinska and Stoic Beauty
• 00:02:34 – From Garage Sales to CEO: Maria’s Entrepreneurial Roots
• 00:06:29 – How Theater Skills Shaped a Beauty Brand
• 00:10:58 – The Hard Lessons of Building Stoic Beauty
• 00:14:10 – The Untold Story of Water-Safe Skincare
• 00:19:50 – Overcoming Setbacks with Strategic Risk-Taking
• 00:25:21 – Building a Business with Purpose, Not Just Profit
• 00:34:50 – Unlocking Somatic Awareness for Better Leadership
• 00:35:07 – How Somatic Practices Transform Business
• 00:36:20 – The Power of Voice and Breath in Leadership
• 00:37:34 – Leading with Vulnerability: Why It’s a Game-Changer
• 00:39:26 – How to Build a Team That Thrives
• 00:41:59 – The Challenges of Hiring the Right People
• 00:44:27 – How to Spot and Cultivate Talent in Your Team
• 00:46:24 – Taking Big Risks: What Every Founder Needs to Know
• 00:55:51 – Winning Awards and Owning Your Success
• 01:01:05 – Stoic Beauty’s Vision for the Future
• 01:03:36 – Maria’s Advice to Fellow Founders
• 01:05:37 – Final Thoughts and Where to Find Stoic Beauty=

Links and Resources

• Maria on LinkedIn
• Stoic Beauty
• Aggie on LinkedIn
• AB Creative
• Aggie on Instagram
• 5 Days to Growing Your Iconic Beauty Brand (and Having Your Most Profitable Holiday Season Ever)

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