Today, I talk with Jamie Kern Lima — founder of IT Cosmetics. We’ll discuss Jamie’s journey, including: years of rejection, self-doubt and financial hardship, the skin condition which proved the impetus for creating her own makeup line and overcoming incredible odds to, eventually, sell her makeup brand for over 1 billion dollars!
You’ll find out:
- How I discovered Jamie
- What set Jamie apart when she debuted her makeup on QVC
- Why Jamie started IT cosmetics
- How Jamie took her angry emotions (back in the day) and turned them into inspiration
- Jamie’s backstory
- The commonality those share who are successful on QVC
- Where Jamie’s marketing prowess comes from
- How to go deeper on your WHY so you don’t lose motivation
- Jamie offers her thoughts on the sacrifices she has made to achieve extraordinary success
- Different levels of Imposter Syndrome that Jamie experienced throughout her career
- How much pressure Jamie feels / felt to live up to her image (with her community / fans / audience)
- The power in sharing your insecurities and flaws
- What took the biggest toll in her marriage (as business partners, too)
- How Jamie and her husband repaired their relationship
- The truth behind Jamie’s work addiction
- The ways Jamie hopes to empower women
- Jamie’s #1 suggestion for not taking rejection / criticism personally
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Learn about Jamie: www.JamieKernLima.com
Get Jamie’s book: https://www.believeit.com
Follow Jamie on Instagram: @JamieKernLima
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