Valerie Sokolosky
“What are some of things that have been lessons learned to share with others?”
Doing it Right:
The Stories That Make Us
The fascinating stories from successful leaders who have lived life “doing it right.,” their journey to becoming a leader, and personal experiences that formed their character, drive, impact, and influence.
Episode 32: Making Beauty Simple, Smart, and with Heart
In this episode, Valerie sits down with Susan Posnick, the founder of Susan Posnick Cosmetics. Susan’s artistry started in NY where she became the go-to makeup artist for models around the world. After moving to Dallas, Posnick began freelance work on fashion shoots, films, commercials, and music videos. In addition, she became Mary Kay Ash’s personal makeup artist for 18 years. In 2018, she received an award for her humanitarian efforts, receiving the My Aid Humanitarian Award at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria.
Susan Posnick
“Well I think one the first things is, especially when going into business, you don’t know what you don’t know … seek out the person who [has] the financial knowledge and [has] the business knowledge.”
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“I wanted to make beauty simple for women and for it to be easy to apply sun protection throughout the day.”
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Valerie Sokolosky
Author of eight books on professional presence and leadership, Valerie passionately shares her vast knowledge on topics that are compelling and relevant today more than ever before.
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