I’m honored to have sat down with Monique Rodriguez, founder of @mielleorganics , and one of the few women to build and exit a billion-dollar beauty brand.
We talked about what it actually takes to build something at that level — the decisions, the doubt, and the discipline.
Here are 5 things I took away from our conversation on episode 199 of Too Smart For This ⭐️ comment “smart” and we will send you the full episode 💫
if you’re looking for a masterclass in power, poise, and personal growth, this @paulinegarrisbrown episode is for you ❤️
watch on YouTube or comment “power” and I’ll send you the full episode!
@alexisbarber is a force to be reckoned with. And this isn’t our first rodeo. This isn’t even the first time I’ve interviewed her. You’ll have to tune in to get that tea. ☕️
Alexis is a Google marketer, YouTube creator strategist, Wharton School grad, entrepreneur, lifestyle influencer, author, and one of the most genuine trailblazers in the creator economy and microinfluencer space.
I stumbled across her Office Hours, drop-in sessions where you bring your questions around content, visibility, personal branding, and decision-making, and walk away with real, honest guidance. I signed up, implemented everything she taught me in 60 minutes flat, and have been growing on Instagram and TikTok ever since.
In this episode we get into: • authority in the creator economy • mindset shifts that move the needle online and offline • the ugly side of influencing nobody talks about • ambitious women and the ceilings they keep breaking • how to attract real opportunities through your content • skills for building a sustainable creative career
This one is for every ambitious woman ready to strengthen her personal brand and build a life on her own terms. Link in bio to listen on @substack , @spotify and @applepodcasts ! 🫶🏾💎
don’t be stupid, be delusional! @jadebeguelin & @sabsade have created the next big thing in beauty, @4amskin ’s Clean Sheets, which just launched in @target .
But I've known them for years, witnessing firsthand that this isn't just another lucky break — it was strategic, smart, and at some points, slow.
lucky for you, they've shared their whole story and smartest tips in today’s TSFT. Comment “4am” for the whole piece 🤍📲⭐️
Comment ‘ALEXIS’ 🤳🗽
@alexisbarber is one of our panel speakers for the Million Dollar Personal Brand workshop in NYC on May 21st
Alexis is a Brooklyn-based author and host of @toosmartforthiss creator economy strategist and former Global Content Strategist at YouTube.
now uses her industry expertise to shape conversations at the intersection of content, commerce, and modern ambition
This is not another ‘inspiring’ conference, you’ll be taking REAL ACTION in the room & hearing how to truly build your own million dollar personal brand (and beyond)!
Comment ‘ALEXIS’ for all the info
30 women walked in thinking they were the only one. they were not. 🤍
this is what happens when ambitious women who are done building lives that look good but feel off finally get in a room together and say the quiet thing out loud
we audited. we planned. we vision boarded (obviously). and they left with something most of us have been chasing for a while:
actual clarity
“I left with so much clarity on where to focus my energy.” — Megan
the next alignment edit is coming.
if your ideal sunday looks like this — follow for the date drop 🔗
#alignmentedit #toosmartforthis #toocollective #nycwomen #ambitiouswomen
I handed the women the mic and let them tell you themselves!
This is what happens when ambitious women get in a room together🤍
The next Alignment Edit IRL is coming and there will NOT be enough spots for everyone…
Follow for the date drop! 🥰
#ambitiouswomen #nyc #nycevents #nycgirls #womeninspiringwomen
She went from being a registered nurse to selling her company for $640 million !
Monique Rodriguez told us EVERYTHING. The grief that started it all, the years of bootstrapping, the investor rejections, Black Twitter coming for her after the acquisition, and why scaling to sell is not selling out
This one is for every woman building something and wondering if it’s worth it 🤍
link in bio 🔗
#founder #femalefounders #hair #curlygirls
Still thinking about our recent Alignment Edit IRL!
This group really showed up and you can hear it in everything @alexisbarber said🥹
next one is coming. stay tuned 👀
#nycevents #nyc #ambitiouswomen #nycgirls #femaleambition
We had the BEST time yesterday 🥹 the vibes, the ambition, the energy….SO unmatched! Manifesting our dream lives and finding clarity✨
recap posts coming this week but just know — every woman left with actual clarity on her life!!!
next one is coming. follow so you don’t miss the date drop 🔗
#nycevents #nycwomen #visionboard #nyc #sundayreset
Carolyn Bessette didn’t just have style. She had a value system.
Pauline Brown — former Chairman of LVMH North America — says taste isn’t about what you wear or what you buy. It’s an outer expression of your inner values. And the women we consider truly iconic? They were never just well dressed. They were deeply convicted.
You can’t buy your way into that. You have to build it.
Watch the full episode on YouTube — comment “taste” and I’ll send you the link. 🎙️
