Today’s episode is a masterclass on finding your purpose, listening to your gut, and never giving up (no matter what other people say). So many of you write in asking for advice about purpose that I’ve decided to introduce you to a guest whose life story is the epitome of purpose. You’re about to meet a woman who went from serving up stacks of pancakes at Denny’s to creating a billion-dollar product that would help millions of women around the world feel confident in their own skin. It was such a success that L'Oréal recently bought her company for $1.2 billion dollars. I’m talking about none other than Jamie Kern Lima, the founder of It Cosmetics. And if you think that her purpose in life was to create a cosmetics company, you’d be wrong. The topic of purpose is essential and misunderstood, so today I’ll teach you how to truly find your purpose using Jamie’s inspiring story and tactical tools every step of the way. In fact, her takeaways are so good that I refer to her as the “Professor of Purpose,” because by the end of this episode, you’ll be closer to finding yours. Learn how today. Class is in session with one of the most successful self-made women today. Xo Mel For episodes notes and resources, go to melrobbins.com/podcast In this episode, you’ll learn: 4:10: Feel like there’s something bigger you’re supposed to do? Jamie did too.5:30: Like it or not, here’s why your current job is important to your future you. 6:29: Your setbacks are more valuable than you think.8:30: Jamie nails what “purpose” actually is and why most of us think of it in the wrong way.12:00: Big takeaway: your steps are ordered exactly as they should be.15:40: Why Jamie’s 1.2 billion dollar idea almost didn’t happen and the ‘AHA’ moment that changed everything.18:45: That modern-day beauty movement we love? It was done FIRST by Jamie.20:20: If you’re feeling stuck, here are the words you need to hear TODAY.22:00 How do you go from AHA to actually getting started?28:00: How to face your #1 critic (yourself) and start trusting your gut.33:10: A profound reframe on the hardships you have experienced.34:00: Jamie’s story of one of the most painful rejections she ever experienced and the life-changing lesson she learned about intuition.47:50: The expert advice Jamie defied to instead go with her gut.53:15: Listen to Jamie’s advice if you have been rejected over and over.56:30: Here’s the perfect way to frame your true power.58:20: Stop thinking about purpose in this way. Here’s the truth about finding your purpose.1:01:15: 2 exercises to help have your own ‘AHA’ moment.1:04:00: Why going after your dreams is YOUR responsibility. Take my free 5-day challenge – The Wake Up Challenge – to walk you through getting started with these tools: www.melrobbins.com/wakeup. Disclaimer
Mel Robbins interviews Jamie Kern Lima, the founder of IT Cosmetics, who shares her journey of going from a waitress at Denny's to building a game-changing cosmetics company in her living room, all by cultivating belief in herself.
No matter where you are in life or what you’re going through, every experience is happening for you and amassing a toolbox of understanding. By bringing a sense of grace, service, and humility to any job, it can change the way you show up and equip you for your purpose in the future.
The host reflects on how traditional beauty standards made her feel inadequate and led her to create a makeup brand that celebrates diverse skin types, ages, and sizes. She aims to inspire self-love and confidence in people who often feel excluded from mainstream beauty advertising.
Jamie Kern Lima shares how she went from having an aha moment to creating a successful makeup line for people with skin issues, and how she included real people in her campaigns to sell it.
The fear of failure and embarrassment can be challenging when taking risks, but the pain of not fulfilling your purpose can be even greater. Trusting in your calling and seeking guidance can alleviate some of this pain.
The pressure to make decisions by consensus, especially as young girls, often leads to ignoring your own intuition and making choices to please others.
The speaker recounts a moment when someone doubted her potential due to her physical appearance and encourages listeners to use their past struggles to find their purpose and help others going through similar challenges.
A discussion about overcoming body shaming and trusting one's instincts when faced with negative comments, featuring two entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses around body positivity and self-love.
A woman shares her experience of being repeatedly rejected by a top beauty company but still showing resilience and attending a large beauty expo.
The founder of a cosmetics brand discusses the immense pressure of selling on QVC, requiring her to sell over 6,000 units of concealer in 10 minutes and figure out how to cover the cost of manufacturing and shipping the products.
A speaker shares her experience of nervousness and sweating through her clothes while doing a live demonstration and urges us to learn to be strong in our head and soft in our heart when dealing with rejection.
In this episode, the speaker discusses the process of discovering one's purpose in life and the importance of taking time to explore and make choices. She emphasizes that purpose is not necessarily tied to a job or career and that helping others can be a fulfilling path towards discovering one's purpose.
The hosts express their love and support for the listeners, emphasizing that bumps in the road and rejection are a result of our own journey and that we are all worthy of our greatest hopes and dreams.