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

Almost 30

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik

Education, Alternative Health, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.63.9K Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2024

⏱️ 96 minutes

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Summary

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 Sponsors: Chomps | Go to Chomps.com/ALMOST30, to see all the delicious flavors and get 20% off your first order and free shipping. Lolavie | Unlock Jennifer Anniston-approved hair at lolavie.com. As our loyal listeners you'll get an exclusive 15% off your entire order when you use code A30POD at checkout. ARMRA | Go to tryarmra.com/ALMOST30 or enter ALMOST30 to get 15% off your first order. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Almost 30 Podcast. I'm Lindsay and I'm Krista and we're your hosts, guides and friends on this path.

0:07.0

Almost 30 is not about your age, it's about the feeling.

0:11.0

All of us are almost something seeking community and resources

0:14.7

to support the rumblings of transformation within us. Our conversations are deep dives

0:19.3

shepherded by our insatiable curiosity and desire for connection, enduring inspiration, and a sense of levity that we can all benefit from.

0:28.5

We're looking to find the magic in the human experience.

0:31.5

Buckle love, baby, your evolution is waiting.

0:39.0

Hello guys, welcome back to almost 30 podcast, baby.

0:42.0

Welcome to the show, it's Lindsay and Krista. Welcome back to Almost 30 Podcast, baby.

0:43.0

Welcome to the show, it's Lindsay and Krista.

0:45.1

We're so happy.

0:46.7

You're here.

0:47.1

We've been happy for eight years.

0:48.6

Yeah, honestly.

0:50.0

Sometimes we've been miserable, but said we were happy.

0:52.1

Sometimes it's been dire.

0:55.0

Maybe we did say we were miserable.

0:57.0

It wasn't always miserable, but sometimes you're just not feeling it.

1:00.0

Oh yeah, I mean when we were both living in LA a few years back we would record a few times a week

1:07.6

correct? Oh yeah and so with full-time jobs with full-time jobs that was totally fatiguing and also we were just

1:15.6

going through a lot of different changes whether it's in like our careers like with our

1:21.1

health and our relationships and like you just never knew what you were

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