presents

Navigating Your Early Beauty Career with Authenticity

Connecting emerging professionals with senior leaders through intentional networking, a dynamic panel, & industry connections

Thursday, November 20 • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

The Spiral, Hudson Yards

66 Hudson Blvd E, New York, NY 10001

Meet the Speakers

Erica Culpepper
President, Cakes Body

Kate Weizman
Chief Marketing Officer, Westman Atelier

Lisa Menechino
Senior Manager, Global Education & Events, INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Marissa McGowan
Chief Sustainability Officer, (L’Oréal NA)

Tangela Woodley
Senior Manager, Employer Branding, (L’Oréal USA)

Emma Caris
Head of US PR, Sulwhasoo (AMOREPACIFIC)

Sofi Chernyak
Founder & CEO, MaquillAR Studio

Emily Langer
Marketing Manager, Matrix (L’Oréal USA)

Kathleen Barnea Spink
EVP, Purple PR

Event Topics

Resilience in a Changing Economy

Navigating AI, global tariffs, and disruption with adaptability and vision.

The Skills Employers Value Most

From data fluency to tech-savvy adaptability—what today’s leaders are really hiring for.

Standing Out in the Crowd

Building a personal brand that gets you noticed and helps you land your dream role.

Beauty with a Purpose

How the beauty industry is shaping social change—doing well while doing good.