Welcome to Care More Be Better, a podcast for people like you who care about the social impact of conscious companies and everyday heroes.

Hear inspiring stories from those who put people in planet before profit and personal gain.

You'll learn how you can make a difference, vote with your dollars, and get involved today.

Here's your host, Karina Belizzi.

Hello, fellow do-gooters and friends. I'm your host, Karina Belizzi, an activist and cause marketer

who's passionate about social impact and sustainability. In this episode, we are going to cover

some sensitive topics from race relations to social justice

and everything in between. Please use your discretion when listening, especially if you have

young children present or if you're listening in the company of others. Now, I've been looking

forward to this interview for some time as I first discovered the founder and her incredible story

when listening to Carolyn Keels beyond six seconds. Joining me today is Courtney Stewart. She is that

founder and CEO of Liprevolta, a cosmetic brand specializing in lipstick that promotes social activism.

Through Lip-Revolte, Courtney encourages people to fight for what they believe in and to speak up for others.

Lip-revolta donates 10% of sales to organizations that support women's rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ rights.

In addition to Lip-Rvta, Courtney has worked in a

public service for over six years. She graduated with a BA and political science from Spellman

College in 2013 and earned an MS in terrorism and homeland security policy from American

University in 2016. Lip Revolt has been

featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution and Popstrigger. Courtney, welcome to the show.

Thank you for having me. Thank you so much. Now, before we get started, I would love to hear about

your activist path. Was there a specific incident

that propelled you into action? I think I've always wanted to be someone of action and someone who

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