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9: From Foster Care to Fortune 500 - The Making of Beauty Mogul Carolyn Aronson

9: From Foster Care to Fortune 500 - The Making of Beauty Mogul Carolyn Aronson

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 In this powerhouse episode of grownwoman, Shannon sits down with Carolyn Aronson - mother, mogul, and founder of the iconic It’s a 10 Haircare. From foster care in New Jersey to global domination in the beauty industry, Carolyn’s story is one of unmatched grit, purpose, and divine alignment. She opens up about the roots she didn’t know she had, the parents who raised her with love and intellect, and how her Puerto Rican heritage came full circle in her life and mission. Together, Shannon and Carolyn explore the power of being raised by people who saw your spark before the world did. How financial literacy and self-education can build the foundation for an empire. What the beauty industry was desperately missing, and how one bottle changed the game. Lessons from failure, divorce, reinvention, and starting over (again and again). What it truly means to become a grown ass woman and live untouchably. If you’ve ever doubted your worth, your power, or your place at the table, this conversation will remind you: you’re the only one that can do what you do. Let this be your permission to dream bigger, pivot louder, and take your damn seat at the table. KEY POINTS 00:00 - Foster Care to Fortune 500 - The Making of Beauty Mogul Carolyn Aronson 03:01 - Carolyn’s early life and adoption by an American family in Michigan 10:22 - Pursuing a career as a hairdresser & stylist 14:32 - Going to the salon as therapy for women (and men) 15:49 - What about THAT stressful moment? The jump! 17:00 - On being a grownwoman business owner 21:31 - Beauty industry: From failure to a launchpad for success 25:05 - Carolyn on having those doubtful moments 27:22 - Taking risks, giving back, and the purpose of it all 29:55 - Harnessing your talent, creativity, and what makes you you 33:37 - Just start, try 35:36 - Ask all of the questions, and find your people 37:35 - Solve a problem for someone 38:43 - Being obliviously confident 41:26 - Do you want to live your dream life? 44:15 - Latinas & Power 46:00 - Continued service and coming into the light 48:53 - Becoming and being untouchable 50:38 - We all have gifts to give, so find yours QUOTES “If you love to create, then bring something to market because you, too, can live the dream.” – Carolyn Aronson “We have to put ourselves there. Instead of cultural barriers being barriers, they should be our superpower.” – Carolyn Aronson “A grown woman to me is becoming untouchable. We start off as pleasers, accepting things we shouldn't, then we migrate into understanding more about ourselves.” – Carolyn Aronson GUEST RESOURCES Carolyn Aronson IG | itsa10ceo RESOURCES Shannon Allen Grown Website | https://www.grown.org/ IG | @swalkerwil 🌱 Stay Connected & Explore More 🔗 Visit the Grown Website Grown.org 📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram @swalkerwil 🎧 Like, Share & Subscribe If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think, don’t keep it to yourself! Like, share, and subscribe to grownwoman on your favorite podcast platform. grownwoman is produced by EPYC Media Network

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