Biography
Bobbi Brown is the Founder and CCO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Brown first arrived on the beauty scene in 1991 with the launch of Bobbi Brown Essentials, and changed the face of makeup with ten brown-based lipstick shades created to fill a void in the market of simple, flattering, and wearable makeup. Brown’s philosophy was simple: "Women want to look and feel like themselves, only prettier and more confident." Her unique approach to cosmetics was a long-awaited gift for women who wanted a more natural look, and therefore caught the attention of cosmetics empire Estée Lauder Companies, which acquired Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in 1995. Today, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is a global color cosmetics, fragrance and skincare brand with a presence in more than 1000 doors in 63 countries and 44 free-standing stores. Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is coveted by world renowned makeup artists, celebrities, and style makers who appreciate Brown's unique approach to beauty and her ability to translate the latest trends into wearable, real-life looks. In addition to running her company, Brown regularly shares her expertise on television, in magazines and newspapers, and online. She is Editor-in-Chief of Yahoo! Beauty, Contributing Beauty & Lifestyle Editor of Health magazine and Beauty & Lifestyle Editor of Elvis Duran and The Morning Show, a nationally syndicated morning radio show. A sought after lifestyle expert, Brown resonates with diverse audiences and has appeared on high profile shows including Good Morning America, The Today Show, Oprah, and Dr. Oz. Also a New York Times best-selling author, Brown has written several instructional and engaging beauty and lifestyle books. She continues to work editorially and is a permanent fixture backstage at New York Fashion Week, having worked with some of the industry’s most influential designers. Furthering her message of self-confidence, Brown launched the Pretty Powerful Campaign in 2010, inspired by her belief that “all women are pretty without makeup – but with the right makeup can be pretty powerful.” Praised by women everywhere, the campaign was the first in the beauty industry to feature before-and-after photos of “real” women. In spring 2013, she further amplified this message with the launch of The Pretty Powerful Campaign for Women & Girls, the brand’s first-ever global charitable initiative aimed at empowering women and girls with education, resources, job skills, and work experience to help them “be who they are.” Beneficiaries include The Broome Street Academy charter high school, Dress for Success, and most recently The Girl Rising Fund. Brown's impact extends well beyond the beauty and fashion industries. In 2008, she received an honorary doctorate from Montclair State University. In 2010, Brown was appointed by President Obama to the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiation. As the brand continues to grow globally, Brown’s message remains the same today as it was when she launched in 1991: "The secret to beauty is simple – be who you are.”
Speech Topics
Cultivating a Positive Outlook
Loving Yourself the Way you Are
Pursuing Your Dreams
Videos
Books
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Elaine Welteroth
• Elaine Welteroth is the former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, making her the second African-American in Condé Nast's 107-year history to hold such a title • Welteroth was tapped to become a judge on Bravo's hit series, Project Runway • Her book, More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say), became an instant New York Times bestseller • Her promotion to editor at age 29 made her the youngest in Condé Nast history to become editor • When she became beauty director of Teen Vogue in 2012, Welteroth was the first African-American to serve in the role • She is credited for the notable increase of Teen Vogue coverage of politics and social justice, encouraging readers to become civically engaged, specifically during the 2016 U.S. presidential election •Elaine released her own MasterClass, on designing a dream career by harnessing one’s values, skills, and passions.
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Maria Shriver
In addition to being a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist and producer, a seven-time New York Times bestselling author and an NBC News special anchor, Maria is a trailblazer for women’s empowerment and one of the world’s leading advocates for Alzheimer’s research.
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Geena Davis
Both a former Victoria's Secret model and card-carrying member of MENSA, Geena Davis established herself in Hollywood by playing the quirky protagonist in a wide variety of films. Davis changed many perceptions about a female president in her recent ABC series, Commander in Chief, and she continues to be an innovator in real life, championing opportunities for women in athletics as a trustee of the Women’s Sports Foundation. In 2006, she founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which supports research projects examining gender representation onscreen and advocates for better, and more frequent, depictions of women in popular entertainment. In 2015, Davis founded the Bentonville Film Festival, the mission of which is “to champion women and diverse voices in media.”She motivates and inspires women to take on new challenges, serving as a gifted role model. She empowers women to set their sights high in athletics, in business, in the arts and in life, reminding them “anything is possible.”
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