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Hello BeautyBuilding a Skincare Empire: Akilah Releford Gould on the Rise of Mary Louise Cosmetics and Bold BeginningsOur guest is a true visionary who began her journey in beauty while she was still a student at Howard University, crafting her first DIY skincare products right in her dorm room. Fast forward to today, she’s the founder and creative force behind Mary Louise Cosmetics, a brand celebrated for its commitment to clean beauty and its focus on intergenerational beauty practices. I’m talking about none other than Akilah Releford Gould.In our conversation, Akilah opens up about her early experiences that sparked the creation of Mary Louise Cosmetics, including the influence of her father, Dr...2024-09-0625 min
Dreams In DriveAkilah Releford Gould On Work Ethic, Mission, Gratitude While Building Lucky Girl Rosé As A New Mom This dream driving life isn't always easy, but its possible. In our new Keys To Success series - our guests are keeping it real on the key things they've had to focus in on as putting their dreams in motion. Listen in as Lucky Girl Rosé founder Akilah Releford Gould shares her three keys to success while launching the brand (just a month ago!) and how she's navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship as a new, working mom. Akilah's Keys To Success: 1. Work Ethic 2. Know Your Why 3. Gr...2024-08-2031 min
Elevate Your BrandEmbracing Passion & Empowering Female Founders ft. Akilah Releford of Mary Louise Cosmetics | EYBAkilah Releford Gould is the founder and CEO of Mary Louise Cosmetics, a clean beauty brand that helps its Gen Z audience redefine beauty on their own terms by reviving familial beauty rituals of the past. Releford created Mary Louise in 2017 from her college dorm room at Howard University with the intention of making fun and playful beauty products for the masses. Mary Louise Cosmetics has stamps of approval from Marie Claire, ELLE, and The New York Times and can also be found in Macy's, JCPenney, + more. Elevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantr...2023-11-2129 min