Show Notes:
In this Beyond Beauty podcast, Anne interviews Tara Cohen, a seasoned entrepreneur and beauty executive. Tara shares her journey from being an artsy kid working in her father's businesses to becoming a product development expert in the beauty industry. Her career began with internships and connections made through her father, leading to a pivotal role with Jennifer Barbieri's company, the Pink Jungle. Tara emphasizes the importance of internships, trying different jobs, and the value of learning on the job. She discusses her transition into entrepreneurship, launching Mixed Beauty, and consulting for various brands. Tara advises on budgeting, utilizing resources, and the significance of confidence and courage in business. She reflects on her younger self's expectations and her current achievements. Tara can be found on LinkedIn, and Mixed Beauty's website is set to launch soon.
About Tara Cohen:
Over the past 20 years, Tara Cohen has driven innovation and strategy as a senior executive for some of the world’s most influential beauty brands. Now, as a C-Suite Executive, Founder, and Startup Advisor, Tara Cohen is reimagining global beauty through a multi-ethnic lens and human-centric approach. Tara is the founder of Mixst Beauty, a startup incubator, guiding the development and launch of new beauty brands. Mixst Beauty guides founders from competitive and consumer insights to brand development, strategic planning, and product and package development
Timestamps:
Starting in the Beauty Industry (00:00:26)
Tarik Cohen shares her journey into the beauty industry, from internships to product development at a young age.
Importance of Internships (00:03:40)
The value of internships and taking jobs related to one's interests for career exploration and networking.
Choosing a Career Path (00:05:48)
Tarik discusses the choice between specializing in a niche or becoming a generalist within the beauty industry.
Transition to Entrepreneurship (00:10:18)
Tarik's pivot to entrepreneurship, including developing a luxury CBD skincare line and launching her own brand.
Impact of Recent Changes (00:16:26)
Discussion on significant shifts in the beauty industry, including social and political changes and the impact of COVID-19.
Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs (00:21:47)
Tarik offers advice to those considering entrepreneurship, emphasizing the challenges and the need for perseverance and networking.
Budgeting and Resources (00:23:26)
Discussion on budgeting wisely, utilizing tools, and negotiating costs for starting a business.
Starting Small and Building Confidence (00:24:20)
Advice on saving money, starting a side project, and gaining confidence in entrepreneurship.
Understanding Confidence and Courage (00:25:46)
Exploration of the difference between confidence and courage, and the importance of taking risks.
Reflection and Encouragement (00:27:10)
Reflection on past aspirations and encouragement to continue striving for more.
Future Plans and Gratitude (00:28:39)
Details on where to find the guest, future plans for her business, and gratitude for the opportunity.
Closing Remarks (00:29:39)
Final thanks and goodbyes to the guest.
This podcast is produced by the team at Dillie: a marketing agency with a niche focus on beauty and personal care brands
https://dilliecreative.com/
