Poppy King on the magic of lipstick and how she built her empire

Today we're delighted to be joined by beauty pioneer Poppy King,
founder of multiple iconic lipstick brands including Poppy and
Lipstick Queen. Starting her first company at just 18, Poppy
shares her remarkable 32-year journey through the beauty industry
and her philosophy that lipstick is more than cosmetic, it's
transformative.


Poppy reveals why Willy Wonka became her unlikely business muse,
discusses the "witch vs. princess" dichotomy in beauty, and
explains what makes a lipstick truly iconic versus merely trendy.
She offers candid insights on sustainability challenges,
performative diversity in the industry, and her mission to create
innovative lip products that help people discover new aspects of
themselves.


The conversation delves into beauty entrepreneurship, the
importance of staying true to your vision despite commercial
pressures, and Poppy's upcoming projects and the return of her
most beloved lipstick formulations.


Whether you're a beauty enthusiast or entrepreneur, this episode
offers both inspiration and industry wisdom from one of beauty's
most original thinkers who believes that "beauty is not a vanity
issue, it's a human rights one."


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