“How Losing a Friend to Cancer Inspired My $30M Beauty Brand” – Karissa Bodnar AdminJuly 17, 2025015 views When Karissa Bodnar started Thrive Causemetics out of her one-bedroom apartment, she was determined to create a business that was mission-driven to its core. Inspired by the loss of a… Read more
Karissa Bodnar, Founder & CEO of Thrive Causemetics and Bigger Than Beauty Skincare AdminNovember 20, 2024024 views Episode Highlights Business With Purpose: Discover how the loss of Karissa’s friend Kristy at the age of 24 inspired her to create a mission-driven business and transformed her work into… Read more
Raising Capital with Karissa Bodnar, CEO of Thrive Causemetics AdminOctober 25, 2024074 views One of Karissa’s greatest regrets when building Thrive Causemetics has been raising capital. She emphasizes the importance of not raising more than you actually need, and seeking alignment and authenticity… Read more
In Conversation with Karissa Bodnar, Founder & CEO of Thrive Causemetics AdminOctober 22, 20240111 views When Karissa Bodnar started Thrive Causemetics out of a one-bedroom apartment, she wanted to create a mission driven beauty company that gave back. Today, she’s achieved that mission, donating over… Read more
Cultivating Your Network with Karissa Bodnar, CEO of Thrive Causemetics AdminOctober 19, 20240283 views Karissa Bodnar emphasizes the watch-out of seeking too much validation from within your team and the importance of building an external support network. Karissa shares how building a community of… Read more