Bobbi Brown: This is What Starting Over at 60 Really Looks Like
About this episode
In this episode of Begin Again, makeup mogul and bestselling author Bobbi Brown takes us through her remarkable journey of reinvention. From building an iconic beauty empire to selling her namesake brand, Bobbi opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her career and personal life. She shares the challenges of stepping away from the company she created and the unexpected freedom that followed. Bobbi discusses her decision to start over at 60, launching her clean beauty brand, Jones Road, and the powerful lessons she learned about aging, health, and maintaining passion in her 60s. The conversation delves into her family dynamics, including the deep bond she shares with her husband Steven, the impact of her mother's mental health struggles on her upbringing, and the complex path to self-empowerment. Bobbi also reflects on her entrepreneurial spirit, the ethical values that guide her brands, and how to stay true to oneself despite external pressures. With candor and wisdom, Bobbi Brown offers an insightful perspective on how to navigate transitions, challenge societal expectations, and redefine success on your own terms. Bobbi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbobbidotcom/ "Still Bobbi": https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/still-bobbi-9781526687722/ Jones Road: https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com/ 👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beginagain/ 🎥 Watch more on TikTok: @beginagainpod (00:01:25) Introduction to 'Still Bobbi' and Her Journey (00:03:19) Growing Up as the Eldest Child (00:04:45) Meeting Her Husband, Steven (00:05:40) Her Mum’s Breakdown and Bipolar Disorder (00:07:04) The Bond with Her Father (00:08:44) Struggling in School with ADD (00:12:12) Leaving High School to Pursue Makeup (00:14:50) Finding Her Way in the Fashion Industry (00:19:25) Becoming an Entrepreneur in Beauty (00:25:25) Motherhood and Partnership with Steven (00:30:32) The Creation of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics (00:34:02) Selling the Brand and Moving On (00:35:36) Adobe Ad (00:36:45) Ancient & Brave Ad (00:37:53) Navigating a 25-Year Non-Compete Clause (00:39:05) Health, Fitness, and Living in Her 60s (00:40:56) Brand Ethics and Losing Influence (00:47:01) Leaving Bobbi Brown and Starting Fresh (00:54:59) Rebuilding Herself with a Life Coach (00:58:44) Launching Jones Road Clean Beauty (01:05:17) Confidence, Gratitude, and Being a Woman in Business (01:09:03) The Future of Jones Road and Family Involvement (01:12:40) Bobbi’s Journey Is Far From Over Sponsored by: Adobe - https://Adobe.Ly/Davina Ancient + Brave - https://ancientandbrave.earth/pages/planet and use code BEGINAGAIN for 20% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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