Starting a Skincare Company with Jeanne Retief, Founder of Figgi

Starting a Skincare Company with Jeanne Retief, Founder of Figgi

Author: Katie Grimes May 15, 2025 Duration: 34:36

Today's guest shares the raw, unfiltered story of building a product-based business from the ground up — with zero experience in social media, e-commerce, or logistics. Jeanne Retief is the founder of Figgi Beauty, a skincare brand for people with sensitive skin and anxious minds — and the road here hasn't been easy.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • The emotional toll of building a business with panic disorder

  • The constant challenges and lessons from her first two years in business

  • How stress triggers skin issues — and what most brands get wrong

  • Why Figgi is truly different: fragrance-free, essential oil-free, and rooted in science

  • The powerful South African herb in every product

  • The freedom that comes from letting go of hustle culture

This is an honest look at the messy, beautiful middle of entrepreneurship. If you're in the thick of it — navigating self-doubt, slow growth, and emotional burnout — you'll want to tune in.


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Music: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats


Host Katie Grimes looks back on the early days of building her business with a clear-eyed perspective, recognizing the stress and overwhelm that often come with the territory. In Anything for Love | Katie Grimes, she channels those hard-won lessons into a practical, grounded conversation. This isn't just about spreadsheets and strategy; it's about the personal foundation required to sustain entrepreneurial energy. Episodes weave together themes from business and entrepreneurship with tangible fitness, health, and mental wellness practices, because Katie operates on the principle that you cannot separate the performance of your company from the well-being of the person running it. You'll hear honest discussions on dismantling disorganization, shifting stubborn habits, and reclaiming a sense of self amidst the chaos. The focus is on actionable, simple steps-from structuring a better daily routine and improving communication to finding clarity when everything feels uncertain. The goal is straightforward: to help you build a professional life you're passionate about without sacrificing the personal joy that makes it all worthwhile. Tune in for a podcast that treats your business and your life as interconnected parts of one whole journey.
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