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Lara Schmoisman interviews Allison McNamara about her journey from media to founding a science-backed skincare brand.

Send us Fan Mail In this Coffee Nº5 episode, Lara sits down with Allison McNamara, Founder and CEO of MARA Beauty, to explore the non-linear path from media to building a science-backed skincare brand. A grounded conversation about discipline, focus, and earning clarity over time. We'll talk about: Why non-linear careers often lead to stronger foundersBuilding a science-backed brand without shortcutsHow discipline shapes product and growth decisionsThe reality behind scaling and retail expans...

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