Episode
1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
1:40:18
Published: Fri Feb 19 2021
Description
“What I thought was a setback was actually a setup for what I was supposed to do.”Today's guest is Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics, which she started in her living room and grew into the largest luxury makeup brand in the country. She sold the company to L’Oréal in a billion-dollar deal and became the first female CEO of a brand in its history. Her love for her customers and remarkable authenticity and belief eventually landed her on the Forbes America’s Richest Self-Made Women list. Today, she’s a mother of two and an investor, speaker, and thought leader who is passionate about inspiring the world.In this episode Lewis and Jamie discuss how Jamie hustled to get the results she wanted, how to push through self-doubt and rejection, the moment she knew she needed to exit her dream and sell her company, and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1074Read Jamie’s new book: www.believeit.com Check out her website: www.jamiekernlima.comDaymond John on How to Close any Deal and Achieve Any Outcome: https://link.chtbl.com/928-podSara Blakely on Writing Your Billion Dollar Story: https://link.chtbl.com/893-pod
Chapters
Jamie Kern Lima shares her journey of building a billion-dollar business and how to push through self-doubt, overcome rejection, and change mindset to become more successful.
00:00 - 05:29 (05:29)
Summary
Jamie Kern Lima shares her journey of building a billion-dollar business and how to push through self-doubt, overcome rejection, and change mindset to become more successful. She also talks about growing a business differently to reduce stress, running a business while having a thriving relationship, and the moment she knew she needed to exit her dream.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares her experience of overcoming rejection and following her gut feeling.
05:29 - 10:50 (05:21)
Summary
The speaker shares her experience of overcoming rejection and following her gut feeling. She also offers encouragement to anyone who has experienced setbacks and self-doubt while pursuing their dreams.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The founder of a beauty company shares her story about creating a diverse range of products to help make a cultural shift in beauty and empower everyone to feel confident in their skin.
10:50 - 15:00 (04:09)
Summary
The founder of a beauty company shares her story about creating a diverse range of products to help make a cultural shift in beauty and empower everyone to feel confident in their skin.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about her desperation to find investors and how easily she was willing to sell the majority of her company for very little money, just to get someone to invest.
15:00 - 18:05 (03:05)
Summary
The speaker talks about her desperation to find investors and how easily she was willing to sell the majority of her company for very little money, just to get someone to invest.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares personal experiences of facing doubts from experts and hearing 'no's' from big companies, but choosing to trust her gut and believe in herself anyway.
18:06 - 23:16 (05:10)
Summary
The speaker shares personal experiences of facing doubts from experts and hearing 'no's' from big companies, but choosing to trust her gut and believe in herself anyway. She persevered and eventually found success.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The importance of listening to your gut and knowing your values, purpose, and potential for growth.
23:17 - 27:46 (04:29)
Summary
The importance of listening to your gut and knowing your values, purpose, and potential for growth.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A beauty industry professional shares her story of building her brand with authenticity and overcoming insecurities by revealing her struggles on live TV.
27:46 - 32:24 (04:37)
Summary
A beauty industry professional shares her story of building her brand with authenticity and overcoming insecurities by revealing her struggles on live TV.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker recounts an uncomfortable experience of wearing two pairs of Spanx while meeting someone important and feeling the sweat dripping, but also recalls the 10 minute clock.
32:24 - 34:42 (02:18)
Summary
The speaker recounts an uncomfortable experience of wearing two pairs of Spanx while meeting someone important and feeling the sweat dripping, but also recalls the 10 minute clock.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares their experience of successfully appearing on TV and having their product sell out, which led to more TV appearances and success.
34:42 - 37:05 (02:23)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of successfully appearing on TV and having their product sell out, which led to more TV appearances and success.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the common experience of going through sketchy relationships, and how she has learned to overcome her own mistakes and misjudgments in life.
37:05 - 42:25 (05:19)
Summary
The speaker discusses the common experience of going through sketchy relationships, and how she has learned to overcome her own mistakes and misjudgments in life.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A former Denny's waitress turned billion-dollar entrepreneur reveals how she overcame self-doubt and fear to believe in herself and belong in rooms with some of the world's most powerful people, including Oprah Winfrey.
42:25 - 45:31 (03:06)
Summary
A former Denny's waitress turned billion-dollar entrepreneur reveals how she overcame self-doubt and fear to believe in herself and belong in rooms with some of the world's most powerful people, including Oprah Winfrey.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The guest speaker shares Maya Angelou's advice to believe people when they show you who they are the first time and not ask for anything or make excuses for them.
45:31 - 47:58 (02:26)
Summary
The guest speaker shares Maya Angelou's advice to believe people when they show you who they are the first time and not ask for anything or make excuses for them.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses various personal and relationship experiences, including searching for her biological mother for five years, and shares insights on how to handle life's unexpected events.
47:59 - 49:45 (01:45)
Summary
The speaker discusses various personal and relationship experiences, including searching for her biological mother for five years, and shares insights on how to handle life's unexpected events.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast, the speaker discusses how to handle emotional turmoil in familial relationships, particularly when it involves the person who raised you.
49:45 - 52:03 (02:18)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses how to handle emotional turmoil in familial relationships, particularly when it involves the person who raised you. They talk about the process of recovering from the shock of a relationship being different than imagined, as well as how to maintain relationships when faced with difficult circumstances.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Forgiving someone is like healing yourself from the poison and pain of resentment.
52:03 - 53:58 (01:54)
Summary
Forgiving someone is like healing yourself from the poison and pain of resentment. This podcast highlights the journey of a couple coming to understand and forgive each other, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness in any relationship.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The guest shares his journey of going through a multi-year season of doubt and how he overcame it, including rediscovering his faith.
53:58 - 56:55 (02:56)
Summary
The guest shares his journey of going through a multi-year season of doubt and how he overcame it, including rediscovering his faith.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A man shares the story of his birth mom giving him and his adoptive mom matching bracelets at a family reunion.
56:55 - 1:00:25 (03:30)
Summary
A man shares the story of his birth mom giving him and his adoptive mom matching bracelets at a family reunion.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The host talks about his five-year long search for his biological mother and how it felt like someone pulled the rug out from under him.
1:00:25 - 1:02:40 (02:14)
Summary
The host talks about his five-year long search for his biological mother and how it felt like someone pulled the rug out from under him. He discusses making tens of thousands of phone calls and hoping that the next call would be the long-awaited answer from his biological mother.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares their journey towards success, including lessons on giving and the importance of not giving alone.
1:02:40 - 1:06:48 (04:08)
Summary
The speaker shares their journey towards success, including lessons on giving and the importance of not giving alone. They also discuss the common misconception that money can buy happiness.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker reflects on how Oprah's vulnerability and authenticity helped her believe that her background didn't have to dictate her future.
1:06:48 - 1:12:35 (05:46)
Summary
The speaker reflects on how Oprah's vulnerability and authenticity helped her believe that her background didn't have to dictate her future. She also discusses how success doesn't always equate to happiness and how she has come to terms with this reality.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker emphasizes the importance of filling our mind with positive stuff, sharing stories of how she handles tough situations and how every creation has been made by someone just like us.
1:12:35 - 1:18:15 (05:39)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of filling our mind with positive stuff, sharing stories of how she handles tough situations and how every creation has been made by someone just like us.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this transcript snippet, the speaker shares his personal experience of starting a company with his partner and the lessons he learned.
1:18:15 - 1:23:20 (05:05)
Summary
In this transcript snippet, the speaker shares his personal experience of starting a company with his partner and the lessons he learned. He advises against partnering with a family member or a friend but encourages focusing on communication and drawing boundaries if it's necessary.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The challenges of growth and toxic employees in a business can be compared to cancer, they need to be eliminated as soon as possible.
1:23:20 - 1:27:04 (03:44)
Summary
The challenges of growth and toxic employees in a business can be compared to cancer, they need to be eliminated as soon as possible. A conversation about ways to recognize, address and solve these issues in your business to ensure growth and success.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses the journey of an entrepreneur who struggled for years but finally got successful with her business.
1:27:04 - 1:30:23 (03:19)
Summary
The podcast discusses the journey of an entrepreneur who struggled for years but finally got successful with her business. The conversation also touches on the importance of therapy and self-awareness in personal growth.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Chris Harder shares a personal story about how he trusted his gut even when it didn't make sense, and emphasizes the importance of following one's intuition for life-changing transformation.
1:30:24 - 1:34:58 (04:34)
Summary
Chris Harder shares a personal story about how he trusted his gut even when it didn't make sense, and emphasizes the importance of following one's intuition for life-changing transformation.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Jamie shares her website and Instagram handle and discusses her book Believe It which aims to help readers go from not believing in themselves to learning how to trust themselves and know that they're enough.
1:34:58 - 1:38:07 (03:08)
Summary
Jamie shares her website and Instagram handle and discusses her book Believe It which aims to help readers go from not believing in themselves to learning how to trust themselves and know that they're enough. She also mentions laughing in uncomfortable situations.
Episode1074 How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Rejection to Build a Billion Dollar Brand w/Jamie Kern Lima
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker encourages listeners to share the podcast episode on social media and with friends, and also offers to send inspirational messages every week to those who sign up by texting a specific number.
1:38:08 - 1:40:06 (01:58)
Summary
The speaker encourages listeners to share the podcast episode on social media and with friends, and also offers to send inspirational messages every week to those who sign up by texting a specific number.