682. Makeup, Mindfulness + Making a Difference: How Karissa Bodnar is Shaping the Beauty Industry

In this heartfelt episode, Krista sits down with Karissa Bodnar, the founder of the revolutionary beauty brand Thrive Causemetics. Karissa details her entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings in small-town Washington to making big waves in the beauty industry.

Ahead, Karissa unpacks the "working genius" model that helps identify individual strengths and allows you to operate in your "genius zone" for optimum success. The girls also talk about the feminine aspects of business and why having female role models is a must. 

Krista + Karissa emphasize how overcoming the discomforts of growth, facing fears, and building resilience through small steps are critical for both personal and professional development. If you’re an entrepreneurial girly wanting to infuse soul into your business, this episode is for you! 

We also talk about:

• Strategies for improving emotional well-being
• Overcoming guilt + shame
• Karissa’s journey through different careers
• Maintaining positivity + gratitude in business
• Building a business with a mission to give back
• Staying true to your vision + core values in business
• Gender expectations on leadership styles + communication
• Achieving personal fulfillment + success in entrepreneurship

Resources:

• Website: https://bit.ly/4ao2KyE
• Instagram: @karissabodnar, @thrivecausemetics, + @biggerthanbeautyskincare
• TikTok: @thrivecausemetics
• Facebook: @thrivecausemetics.com

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