Speaker: Nicole Curran
Nicole Curran: My name is Nicole Curran. And I uh decided to join the Clean Beauty Accelerator because I wanted to build a clean beauty brand. I had been making products in my kitchen for myself and my family for many years. Um But I got to a point where I had an idea and I wanted to actually take this hobby of mine and transform it to a business and a brand. But I needed some help and guidance and I was a bit stuck. There's so much to consider including product development, manufacturing, branding, marketing, sales. It's a lot. And one day Amy sent me an email, introducing the Clean Beauty accelerator and I knew immediately that it was a program I was interested in participating in. I had taken classes with Amy prior and was always so impressed with the depth of knowledge she has in this space. To me, it was a no brainer. She offers a step by step guide in the making of a clean beauty brand that is designed to scale. And I have learned so much the accelerator not only covers the big ideas, one needs to focus on, but also the nuances and details that can really make or break a product launch. I'm so grateful to be a participant. Amy is not only incredibly knowledgeable, she is generous, smart and kind. I feel like she is really committed to helping her students be successful and an added bonus is the learning experience that happens when we take this journey with other creators and entrepreneurs who are able to learn from each other. So I highly recommend this program to anyone who is serious about launching their own clean beauty brand. And there is so much value here. You won't regret it.
Nicole Curran: So, working with Amy has helped me really focus on what matters most in developing a clean beauty brand. It's easy to get in the weeds with so much to do and to think about. She offers a comprehensive step by step process that covers all the components and phases of launching a product. She shares her experiences and resources which ultimately saves time and money. I feel like I can ask her anything and she has the answers. She also has an incredible professional network that she's brought into the accelerator that has been really valuable. And furthermore, being part of the Accelerator, I find inspiration in seeing what my colleagues are doing and I'm constantly learning something new in our meetings and discussions.
Nicole Curran: So I think uh my favorite thing about the program is that I've finally been able to connect the dots and figure out how to build a clean beauty brand with confidence and with vetted resources from a trusted expert, Amy Galper. The program has really exceeded my expectations in that. A lot of times my questions get answered before I even ask. And yet I'm always learning something new. There's tremendous resource, tremendous people associated with this program. And um I'm just always feeling very grateful.
Nicole Curran: Uh Before joining the accelerator program, I was able to make products that I enjoyed. But what I really want to do is get them out in the world for other people to enjoy. And the Clean Beauty Accelerator Program is helping me do that. I've um articulated who my ideal customer is and created products for that customer. I've identified manufacturers. I've built a brand identity and I'm currently working on my sales and marketing strategy. So overall, uh it's been uh really interesting and really fun.
