Posts by Nicolle Mackinnon
How to Combat Impostor Syndrome (Plus Why Women Can Suffer From It More Than Men)
The first time Michelle Poler, keynote speaker and fear facer, remembers feeling impostor syndrome sneaking up on her was when she was asked to speak at Facebook headquarters. “I was excited and nervous,” she says. Michelle had spoken at corporations before, in front of large groups at places like ESPN, so she knew what she…
Read More3 Surprising Reasons You Might Be Getting Breakouts
The dreaded pimple. Whether it’s a long-term struggle or an occasional nuisance, acne can range from incredibly annoying to impactful on your self-esteem. But, conventional treatments for calming pimples can be super harsh on skin, causing dryness, flaking, irritation—and ultimately, more blemishes. Thankfully, holistic skincare has a few tips for treating acne at home, including…
Read MoreI Tried Follain’s Skin Quiz—And Here’s What Happened
One of the real-life struggles of making the switch to clean beauty is that you might not live in an area with a trusted beauty boutique, where you can peruse the shelves and not worry about having to decipher the ingredient lists on every bottle. One where you can flag down a consultant who is…
Read MoreMarch Book Club: Why Hannah Bronfman Wants You to ‘Do What Feels Good’
This is part of our series Book Club, where we bring you monthly recommendations for new books by our favorite authors. My number one beef with the wellness world is when its main principles get overtaken by trendiness. The latest “healthy” meal plan, the new “superfood,” the next “must-have” ingredient. What all the fanfare around…
Read More7 Female Founders Share Tips for How They Work On Their Businesses
Being a CEO isn’t just about leading your business. With it comes the responsibility of both managing long-term plans and helping to execute daily initiatives—and that can be a lot when you’re growing a company. We asked seven female founders and CEOs to share their tips for how they balance it all. Here’s how they…
Read MoreThe Business of Wellness: How Schmidt’s Changed the Naturals Game
Natural deodorant is infamously known as one of the hardest swaps to make when you’re going green with your beauty products. The switch from anti-perspirant alone has scared off many a workout fiend, while the seemingly endless journey to find a scent that doesn’t leave you doing a covert pit-sniff by midday can deter even…
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