Aimee Connolly CEO - How to be Beautiful at any Age with Sculpted by Aimee
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Show Notes
Jeannette is joined by Aimee Connolly, the founder and CEO of Sculpted by Aimee, who shares her journey in the world of beauty and well-being.
Aimee discusses her passion for beauty, her early experiences in the industry, and the inspiration behind starting her own brand. She also delves into the importance of makeup and body image in boosting confidence, particularly for women of all ages. Aimee highlights the need for inclusivity in the beauty industry and the role of social media in building and scaling her business. She also touches on the challenges of scaling up and the importance of having the right people and support system in place.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Aimee recognises the need for representation and inclusivity in the beauty industry, particularly for older women. She aims to cater to customers of all ages and skin types, showcasing real people in her brand's campaigns and content.
- Social media has played a significant role in the growth and success of Sculpted by Aimee. It has allowed the brand to connect with customers, provide visual content, and leverage partnerships with influencers. Aimee acknowledges the importance of social media in marketing and brand storytelling.
- Aimee values the support and guidance of mentors, coaches, and a strong network of friends. She recognises the need for external perspectives and expertise as she navigates the challenges of scaling her business. She plans to prioritise building a support structure to help her through the next phase of growth.
- The scaling phase of the business has been both exciting and challenging for Aimee. She takes pride in watching her team expand and feels a sense of fulfilment in funding their lives. Aimee embraces the excitement and fire in her belly as she embarks on the journey of scaling her business
BEST MOMENTS
"I think it's totally natural to want to feel good in yourself by putting the effort into yourself."
"There's so much rooted in that confidence… it makes a difference."
"Everyone deserves to feel that good."
"It's all getting bigger, which is amazing because we have that demand and it's growing."
This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at [email protected] or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970
Sculpted By Aimee – www.sculptedbyaimee.com
ABOUT THE GUEST
Aimee Connolly is a makeup artist and the Founder and CEO of award-winning cult makeup and skincare brand Sculpted by Aimee and makeup school Sculpted: The Academy. When she’s not building a global beauty brand, she’s also an Influencer, trusted for her authentic, confidence-boosting and #filterfreeapproach to beauty, Magazine Columnist and TV presenter.
Aimee’s love of makeup started exceptionally young. At just two years old she was playing with her mum’s red lipstick and by 18 was Ireland’s leading makeup artist, and by 23, she already had an award-winning brand.
Aimee spent years learning everything there is to know about makeup and most importantly what people want from it. Her mission is for everyone to love the way they look and feel empowered, making it quick and easy to find your glow, with just a few products you totally love and know how to use. Aimee’s brand Sculpted does exactly that through its award-winning products, and focus on education, providing insider makeup artist tips that make makeup easy for everyone. All their products are good for your skin, kind to the planet and cruelty-free.
“Apply a little, very easily, and feel great. It doesn’t have to be more complicated than that.”
Since its inception, Aimee and the brand have received a host of accolades and commendations from some of the industry’s most trusted awards and press, including the Sunday Times, Cosmo, Sheer Luxe, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar to name a few.
ABOUT SCULPTED BY AIMEE
Sculpted by Aimee is an award-winning cult makeup and skincare brand designed for everyone, founded by leading makeup artist Aimee Connolly. Sculpted’s mission is for everyone to love the way they look and feel empowered, making it quick and easy to find your glow, with a few products you totally love and know how to use. All their multi-purpose products blur the line between makeup and skincare, and are good for your skin, kind to the planet and cruelty-free.
Since its inception, Sculpted has received a host of accolades and commendations for their #filterfreeapproach from some of the industry’s most trusted awards and press, including the Sunday Times, Cosmo, Sheer Luxe, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar to name a few. In just seven years, Sculpted by Aimee’s 100-strong product collection is now available to buy in store in NINE countries in Boots and department stores, and ships to millions of fans in 68 countries from SculptedbyAimee.com
ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.
CONTACT THE HOST
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Podcast Description
Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.