EP87: Kim Van Haaster is a beauty entrepreneur, mom, Founder and CEO of Bloomeffects. Kim had always dreamt of creating her own skincare line. Despite her years of experience in the New York beauty industry, she never discovered a truly unique, pure, and natural ingredient that delivered effective results—until she moved to the Netherlands for love!

Can you guess what the magic ingredient is? TULIPS! Kim combined the magical compounds from a tulip and her love for beauty into a bottle. And sold it all over the world. Tune in to hear all about the beginnings of Kim’s career and advice for how she climbed to the top. You, too, can have it all… and with Kim’s advice, this episode will get you one step closer.

Episode Highlights

Kim’s early years and successful career

Tips from Kim on climbing the corporate ladder

How Kim met her Tulip farming husband on a dance floor in Ibiza

The incredible story behind Bloomeffects

Beauty product ingredients and coming up with the products

Advice on how to start a brand

Making mistakes in the early years of your brand

Recruiting a strong team

Where to find Bloomeffects

Shhhh… we may be having a giveaway

Timestamps

0:00- 1:45 | Intro

1:45- 5:40 | Kim’s early career journey

5:40- 8:25 | Advice for climbing the ladder in corporate beauty

8:25-13:30 | Meeting the love of your life on the dance floor

13:30- 20:20 | The story behind Bloomeffects and how it became the popular brand it is today

20:20- 32:44 | How Kim has been expanding her business

32:44- 47:05 | Making mistakes and advice on starting a brand today

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EP86: Let’s be real—your twenties are often hyped up as the best years of your life, but they can also be some of the most challenging. In today's episode, I'm going to open up and share a mix of experiences, from the wildest birthday parties to those moments of reflection where I wonder, “What was I thinking?”

Your twenties are meant to be a struggle. We have all been there. Dating mistakes, money problems, major hangxiety, outgrowing friendships, and feeling like we don’t fit in.

We've all had our fair share of dating mistakes, financial struggles, and times when we’ve felt like we just didn’t fit in. I'll delve into my own journey, discussing moments of confusion, the pressure to please others, and why embracing your true self is so important.

If you are feeling lost, you are not alone. It is a decade full of uncertainty. So grab your headphones, and let’s get into it.

Episode highlights

• My parents came to town
• My teenage years
• Letting old relationships go
• People-pleasing in your twenties
• Feeling like I did not belong
• No one thinks about you as much as you think they do
• Trying to do good things in my life that help other people
• Having kids and your biological clock
• Boujee Bestie Trip
• Invisalign

Timestamps:

0:00- 0:30 | Intro

0:30- 5:00 | My parents came to town

5:00- 8:15 | My teenage years

8:15- 10:30 | Your twenties are your people-pleasing years

10:30- 14:45 | Feeling like I did not belong

14:45- 17:20 | Do NOT change yourself for other people

17:20- 19:00 | Your twenties are not all that

19:00- 20:30 | Having kids and biological clocks

20:30- 26:00 | Current updates: Boujee Besties Trip, Invisalign, and keeping standards high

Happy V: Digestive Enzymes

Tales: Story Interview Kit

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EP85: On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the fabulous Allison McNamara, the mastermind behind Mara Beauty. Picture this: award-winning skincare and wellness products infused with algae, sourced straight from the coasts of France and Ireland. Mara Beauty takes skincare to the next level.

Throughout the interview, Allison gives advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the significance of passion and perseverance. She discusses the challenges she faces in building her brand and how she overcame them.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in skincare, entrepreneurship, or seeking inspiration from a successful business founder. Join us as we dive into the world of beauty with Allison McNamara and uncover the secrets behind Mara Beauty's success!

Episode highlights…

About Allison McNamara and Mara Beauty

Starting a brand or business

Staying organized

Advice for success

Pitching your brand for breakthrough moments

How to spend your free time as an entrepreneur

Hustle culture

Mara Beauty products

The role of social media in business

The future of Mara Beauty

Advice from Allison McNamara

Timestamps

0:00- 2:00 | Intro

2:00- 5:00 | About Mara

5:00- 20:00 | Mara Beauty and success in business

20:00- 27:30 | Pitching your brand for success

27:30- 32:30 | Spending time off the clock

32:30- 40:00 | The future of Mara Beauty and business advice

40:00- 40:50 | Outro

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www.instagram.com/allisonmcnamara/