About this episode

In this episode, Suneera Madhani and Deepica Mutyala discuss the challenges and realities of women entrepreneurship, including burnout and personal fulfillment.

What does success actually look like for women entrepreneurs in 2026? In this powerful episode of the CEO School Podcast, Suneera Madhani sits down with Deepica Mutyala, founder and CEO of Live Tinted, for an unfiltered conversation about entrepreneurship, burnout, founder identity, femininity, relationships, and redefining the “girl boss” era. Deepica opens up about: -Building Live Tinted into a nationally recognized beauty brand -Scaling through retail partnerships with Ulta Beauty -The emotional cost of entrepreneurship and founder burnout -Why women founders feel pressure to “do it all” -Going from founder → CEO → founder again -Dating, love, and intentionally building a personal life -Therapy, anxiety, inner work, and protecting your peace -Entrepreneurship vs corporate life for women -What investors, boards, and social media don’t tell founders -Why representation and inclusivity still matter in beauty and business This episode is a masterclass on leadership, ambition, balance, emotional intelligence, and building a life that actually feels aligned — not just impressive online. If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, creator, CEO, aspiring business owner, or ambitious woman…

People in this episode

Host: Suneera Madhani

Guest: Deepica Mutyala

Topics covered

• women entrepreneurship
• founder identity
• burnout
• personal growth
• emotional intelligence
• work-life balance

Keywords

• entrepreneurship
• burnout
• women founders
• personal life
• leadership
• emotional intelligence
• success
• Live Tinted
• Ulta Beauty

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Live Tinted, Ulta Beauty

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