Maria Hatzistefanis, Founder & CEO of Rodial and Nip+Fab and Bestselling Author: Starting A Beauty Brand, Product Production, Social Media Strategy, Getting Noticed by Celebrities, Writing Two Books and Morning Routine
The Dream Bigger Podcast
Siffat Haider
4.8 • 625 Ratings
🗓️ 21 January 2020
⏱️ 33 minutes
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Summary
Today, I’m chatting with Maria Hatzistefanis, Founder & CEO of not one, but TWO incredibly successful beauty brands, Rodial and Nip + Fab. Both brands are celebrity faves and are sold at 20,000 sold across 35 countries. Celebs who have raved about her products include Kylie Jenner, Jessica Alba, and Sofia Richie, to name a few. On top of being the boss of a massive beauty empire, Maria’s extracurricular activities include being a Vogue/BFC Mentor, running her own social media accounts with over a million dedicated followers, and being a bestselling author. Her first book, How To Be An Overnight Success was a very real look into what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, and stuffed with tips for people just starting out. And now, Maria’s releasing her second book, How To Make It Happen.
Our conversation is a deep dive into what it’s like starting a beauty brand. Maria dishes the dirt on everything from having the idea, to finding the right manufacturer, to getting noticed by celebrities, to the tipping point. Maria also talks about her new book (which I am dying to read), her social media strategy, her beauty favourites and so much more. This episode is absolutely packed with advice and will surely be a source of inspiration to any and all entrepreneurs.
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To learn more about Rodial, click HERE
To learn more about Nip + Fab, click HERE
To buy Maria’s book, click HERE
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Products Mentioned:
Rodial Dragon’s Blood Sculpting Gel
Rodial Pink Diamond Cleansing Balm
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| 0:00.0 | What's up, guys, and welcome back to the Dream Bigger podcast. My name is Sif, and I'm the founder of icing |
| 0:14.7 | glitter, which is a blog, Instagram page, and YouTube channel. Today's podcast guest is |
| 0:20.1 | major. She's podcast guest is major. |
| 0:21.4 | She's one of my personal role models and a serious boss lady. |
| 0:26.0 | Maria is the founder of rodeo and nippin-fab. |
| 0:29.3 | Not only has she built a massive beauty empire, |
| 0:31.9 | which is loved by celebrities like Kylie Jenner, |
| 0:34.0 | Sophia Ritchie, and Jessica Alba. |
| 0:36.0 | She's also an author who is super real. I finished |
| 0:39.1 | her book, How to Be an Overnight Success, in two days. It's a book filled with tips and |
| 0:44.0 | tricks for budding entrepreneurs, and it basically busts the myth of the overnight success. It's a really |
| 0:48.8 | inspiring read. And now she's releasing a new book, How to Make It All Happen. Obviously, I've preordered my copy, |
| 0:57.0 | and if you're looking for some serious motivation, I suggest you do the same. Today's episode gives you a look |
| 1:03.1 | into how Maria built her massive beauty empire, her struggles at the beginning, and how she runs |
| 1:08.6 | things so smoothly, plus a lot of really good beauty tips. |
| 1:12.8 | This is an episode that absolutely everyone should listen to and I can't wait to dive in. |
| 1:18.5 | Before we get into our conversation, I wanted to tell you guys about my favorite product for |
| 1:23.2 | dealing with anxiety, Arrays Calm Alchemy Capsules. I don't know about you guys, but every day |
| 1:28.9 | since the 1st of January has felt like a Monday. My inbox is bursting at the seams and I feel |
| 1:33.9 | like I'm constantly playing catch-up after the holidays. Enter or raise calm alchemy capsules. |
| 1:40.0 | Whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed, I take two to three. These capsules are 100% natural blend of herbs, minerals, and vitamins, |
| 1:46.8 | which are designed to relax your body in under an hour. |
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