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

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

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik April 24, 2024 Duration: 1:36:26
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 sales@advertisecast.com 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by best friends Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, Almost 30 feels like a series of candid, late-night talks with people who genuinely get it. This podcast centers on the messy, transformative journey of navigating your late twenties and beyond, blending heart-centered conversations between the hosts with raw and impactful interviews. Their discussions naturally span modern spirituality, practical health and wellness, fitness, self-improvement, and the complexities of dating and relationships. What you’ll hear isn’t prescriptive advice but rather shared exploration-hilarious, vulnerable, and often surprising. The aim is to create a supportive audio space that challenges listeners to expand their view of what’s possible for their lives. Tuning into this podcast means joining a conversation that fuels a more conscious evolution, offering both laughter and tangible insights for personal growth. Krista and Lindsey build each episode with the intention to empower, making the often-isolating topics of alternative health and personal development feel accessible and deeply relatable.
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