Whether it’s the satin pillowcase, minimalist scrunchies or the viral, XL heatless rollers, there’s a good chance that you have a Kitsch favourite in your beauty routine already. Today, Founder and CEO Cassandra Morales Thurswell traces the brand’s humble beginnings, from selling handmade hair ties door to door at the tender age of 25 to creating a solid shampoo bar that sells every 5 seconds, to Kitsch’s status as one of the Most Innovative Brands of 2024, as deemed by Fast Company.
Tune in to learn about:
- How Cassandra created a multi-million dollar brand on optimism – without an MBA
- What happens when you’re not a forward-facing founder (shy types, listen up!)
- What it takes to earn “Woman-Owned” Certification
- Why her new, filtered shower head is totally different from ones you’ve seen in the past (and how it can benefit your hair and skin!)
- What is the Kitsch Beach House and can anyone rent it??!
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