Raana Kashani Gregg, attorney-turned-beauty entrepreneur, shares her journey from running her own law practice to founding Lunaescent Clean Skin Labs, an innovative skincare brand. After experiencing severe dermatitis from applying eczema treatments to her son, she saw a gap in the market for hygienic, non-porous skincare applicators—and decided to create one herself. In this episode, Raana opens up about pivoting from law to entrepreneurship, navigating the patent process, and why lawyers have the skills to build businesses in any industry.
Lawyer Side Hustles
Raana’s journey into entrepreneurship started with a single idea: a hygienic, reusable skincare applicator. While most beauty founders come from marketing or cosmetic chemistry backgrounds, she approached the industry as an inventor—relying on her problem-solving mindset, legal expertise, and a scientific approach to product development. Her brand, Lunaescent Clean Skin Labs, is built on innovation, sustainability, and hygiene, filling a crucial gap in the skincare industry.
“A lot of skincare brands have a marketing background—I had to figure everything out from scratch. But I also had the legal and research skills to protect my invention and bring it to market,” shares Raana Kashani Gregg in Episode 180 of You Are a Lawyer.Beyond product development, Raana has embraced brand collaborations and digital marketing to scale her business. She has partnered with major skincare brands to bundle her applicators with high-end serums, positioning her product as an essential tool rather than just another accessory. Her story is a masterclass in how lawyers can build successful side businesses—whether through invention, consulting, or creative entrepreneurship.
LISTEN TO LEARN
- How Raana identified a problem in skincare application and turned it into an innovative business
- The realities of patenting a product and what lawyers should know before creating their own invention
- How legal skills like negotiation, research, and strategic thinking help in launching and scaling a business
WE ALSO DISCUSS
- Raana’s transition from running her own law practice to becoming a beauty entrepreneur
- The challenges of entering the skincare industry without a marketing background
- Why lawyers should embrace risk-taking and entrepreneurship, even in industries outside of law
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