250. From Orchard to Vanity: The Story of Le Prunier with Allison Taylor

What if the secret to radiant skin was hiding in your family’s orchard? In this episode of How’d She Do That, Emily sits down with Allison Taylor, co-founder of Le Prunier, the clean beauty brand harnessing the power of plums from her family’s century-old California farm.

Allison shares how she and her sisters turned an unlikely superfruit into a cult-favorite skincare line, the behind-the-scenes journey of building a sustainable beauty business, and what it takes to balance innovation with heritage. From farm life to beauty counters, this conversation is full of entrepreneurial insights, beauty wisdom, and inspiration for anyone dreaming of starting something new.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• ​ The story of Allison’s family farm and how Le Prunier came to life
• ​ Why plums are a powerhouse ingredient in skincare
• ​ Challenges and breakthroughs in launching a beauty brand
• ​ Advice for aspiring founders and creatives
• ​ How Le Prunier blends sustainability, wellness, and legacy