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Finding Work that Fulfills You with Abena Antwi of Burt’s Bees [BONUS]

She's So Lucky

She's So Lucky

Balancedblackgirl, Self-improvement, #Shessolucky, Balancedles, Business, Entrepreneurship, Lesalfred, Education

4.82.8K Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2023

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

It’s so important to balance life, family, friends and your career, but it can be challenging — especially during the holidays.

In this episode, I’m joined by Abena Antwi, a Chemist and Associate Product Designer at Burt’s Bees. She shares how she balances her career in chemistry and cosmetics, making time for her family, and taking care of herself.


We Also Talk About…

  • Why Abena wanted to become a chemist & how she ended up in cosmetics
  • The challenges of being a working mother and being passionate about your work
  • How community makes our careers and lives possible
  • The importance of Black women & women of color working in the cosmetics industry
  • How Burt’s Bees shea butter products support women in Ghana
  • Our favorite Burt’s Bees lip tints & shimmers


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  • This episode is presented by Burt’s Bees. By Nature. For Nature. For All.


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0:57.0

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1:01.7

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1:16.8

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1:22.0

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1:28.6

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