In Episode 19 of The TOP Lessons Podcast, Kathy Inglot takes you through the inspiring journey of Samreen Arshad, an accredited makeup artist, influencer, and founder of Samreen’s Vanity, a beauty brand redefining the industry through South Asian heritage and the psychology of beauty rituals. Featured in Harper’s Bazaar, The Today Show, Glamour, and more, Samreen shares how YouTube sparked her love for transformation, the story behind launching her brand, and the lessons she’s learned as a woman founder in the beauty space. From overcoming postpartum depression to blending her University of Michigan education and automotive background with creative vision, Samreen reveals how resilience and cultural pride shaped her entrepreneurial path. Listeners will hear her strategies for staying motivated in business, the advice she’d give her 18-year-old self, and her future goals for Samreen’s Vanity, making this episode a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, beauty lovers, and anyone chasing their passion.
About Today’s Guest
Samreen Arshad is an accredited makeup artist, influencer, and founder of Samreen’s Vanity, a beauty brand reshaping the global narrative through South Asian heritage and the psychology of beauty rituals. A University of Michigan graduate with a background in the automotive industry, she brings a rare mix of analytical thinking and creative vision to her work. Featured in Harper’s Bazaar, The Today Show, Glamour, and more, Samreen’s journey from overcoming postpartum depression to building a movement in beauty is one of resilience, cultural pride, and entrepreneurial grit.
Key Points from this Episode
0:00 Welcome to The TOP Lessons Podcast!
0:20 Introducing today’s guest, Samreen Arshad of Samreen’s Vanity
2:39 How YouTube and the art of transformation inspired Samreen’s move into Beauty
5:39 The start of Samreen’s Vanity
14:56 Lessons learned as a woman founder
20:13 How Samreen stays motivated in her business
25:53 Samreen’s top lessons to her 18-year-old self
29:08 Goals for Samreen’s Vanity in the near-term
Mentioned on the Show:
Recommend a Guest for The TOP Lessons Podcast: kathy@kgroupventures.com
Connect with The TOP Lessons on Instagram: @thetoplessons
Shop Samreen’s Vanity: https://samreensvanity.com/
Connect with Samreen Arshad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samreenarshad/
Connect with Samreen’s Vanity on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samreensvanity/
All links for Samreen Arshad: https://linktr.ee/samreensvanity
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