The Beauty Manifest host, Melinda, Sephora Beauty Director, mental health advocate, and professional speaker, interviews Denise Vasi, Founder of Maed Beauty. Denise shares about her brand, the importance and significance of being a mother, and how beauty can be self-care when done with intention. Brooklyn native and Los Angeles-based Denise Vasi is the founder of Maed Beauty, a clean beauty brand that centers the importance of daily beauty rituals for people who lead multifaceted lives. Everything Maed Beauty creates and champions is through an elevated, experiential lens. The debut collection prioritizes the ritual of lip care with a modern, skincare-first approach. Denise’s career began in the fashion industry, where she graced the pages of iconic magazines such as Vogue, Glamour, and Elle. As a model, she gained invaluable beauty experience, working with top makeup artists and photographers, which honed her understanding of the beauty industry. Transitioning from modeling to acting, Denise made her mark on television as the star of VH1’s scripted show “Single Ladies.” Her exposure to the beauty and fashion worlds continued to grow, further solidifying her expertise and influence in these spaces. Denise went on to launch Maed.co, an editorial website dedicated to clean beauty, wellness, and intentional living. Through Maed.co, she built a vibrant social media community by sharing her expertise in clean beauty, health and wellness routines, and self-care rituals. Thanks to this ever-growing community, her honest and intentional approach has garnered significant anticipation for the launch of her Maed Beauty collection.In 2018, Denise was recognized as one of Create & Cultivate’s Top 100, an annual list honoring 100 inspiring and successful women disrupting the digital industry. She was further celebrated in 2020 as one of the Boss Women of the Year, highlighting female entrepreneurs of color who are paving new paths for all women to succeed. Denise splits her time between Los Angeles and New York City with her husband, Anthony, and their two children, continuing to inspire and lead with authenticity and passion. Subscribe now, hit the notification bell, and join the conversation as we redefine beauty together. **This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-patient relationship. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek the advice of a licensed mental health professional. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, and you use it at your own risk. We do not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from using the information provided.Edited by Nicolas Spearman: https://bit.ly/4eXMGqL