Podcast 196: Become a beauty entrepreneur at any age

In this episode, we tackle a question that has come up time and time again, and that is whether age is a barrier to becoming a beauty entrepreneur. This comes from the inspiring interactions we had during a recent VIP webinar we held at Formula Botanica, where attendees opened up about their concerns, particularly around a recurring question: “Am I too old to start a beauty brand?”

This episode addresses that very question and delivers a message to those who may feel limited by age, appearance, or indeed any demographic or societal expectations about when and why we want to pursue a passion, start a new career, or to set our sights on entrepreneurship.

Podcast host Lorraine Dallmeier, a licensed environmentalist, biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica gives her Green Beauty Opinion on these topics, sharing her insights from last week’s episode with Birch Babe founder Debbie Alger, who started her beauty empire in her sixties.

Join Lorraine in debunking the myths surrounding age and entrepreneurship in the beauty industry.

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Inspirational Quote:

“In the tapestry of entrepreneurship, age is but a thread. The richness of your dreams, your passion and your determination weave the masterpiece. There is no set age for brilliance—embrace your journey and let your story unfold, proving that beauty entrepreneurship is timeless.” – Lorraine Dahlmeier

Basic Takeaways

• Entrepreneurship knows no age limit. anyone, regardless of age or appearance, can start a beauty brand.
• Societal expectations often portray entrepreneurs as young, white, and male. an image perpetuated by the media.
• The beauty industry’s emphasis on anti-ageing can create the misconception that entrepreneurship is for the young, but Lorraine passionately argues that age is just a number.
• The Formula Botanica community boasts inspiring stories of individuals starting their compounding journey in their 60s, 70s and 80s.
• Katherine, a graduate at 72, successfully completed Formula Botanica’s Diploma in Organic Skincare Formulation, showing that age is no barrier to learning and success.
• A devoted student, Vicky began her journey at 63 and humorously considers herself the “Grandma of Formula Botanica”, having completed many courses with the school.
• We’re also inspired by our interview with our Birch Babe alumna Debbie, who, at 65, runs a successful brand with over 300 retailers in North America, proving that entrepreneurship can thrive at any age.
• These personal stories reinforce the idea that age is not a limiting factor in pursuing a career in beauty and entrepreneurship.
• Lorraine ends the episode with a powerful challenge for us: ignore preconceptions, embrace passion and believe in yourself on the journey to becoming a beauty entrepreneur.

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Lorraine Dallmeier is a biologist, certified environmentalist, and CEO of Formula Botanica, the award-winning online organic cosmetics school. Read more about Lorraine and the Formula Botanica team.