In this episode of Start with Stoke, Mike chats with August Koster (“Aug”), a dynamic entrepreneur who took a leap of faith in leaving the high-stress world of investment banking to build his own cosmetics brand, Narrative Cosmetics. August shares his journey from Southern California to the corporate grind and, ultimately, to the makeup industry, driven by his passion for creating and building. We dive into how he stumbled upon an opportunity in special effects makeup, the difficulties of navigating the industry, and how e-commerce shifted the landscape. Along the way, August opens up about the challenges of following his passion, the doubts he faced, and how the tough road led him to a deeper understanding of himself. A conversation about growth, resilience, and the creative spirit that fuels entrepreneurial ventures.
