The superpower behind launching innovative wellness, beauty, and personal care brands!
The Original
GO-TO BEAUTY CONNECTION AND RELATIONSHIP MAKER.
I’ve spent decades shaping brands, refining pitches, and helping founders unlock retail real estate—from global names like Nestlé and Kathy Ireland to iconic independents like Claus Porto, David Lee Roth, and Dr. Paul Nassif.
To date, I’ve led over 40 successful brand launches and retail expansions across both luxury and mass markets.
What sets me apart? I think like a buyer, advocate like a partner, and build like a founder—because I’ve been one. I even created and sold one of the beauty industry’s first e-commerce platforms for emerging brands.
Today, through The Beauty Matchmakers, I help brands scale smart, show up strategically, and stand out in a crowded market.
If you're ready to stop spinning and start winning, you're in the right place.
Q&A with Lisa
Q: Why did you start The Beauty Matchmakers?
A: I have always been a self-starter and I learned something from every position I’ve had. From my beginnings as a beauty adviser, counter manager, account coordinator, and regional sales director I took my love and passion for all things beauty and combined that with my soft spot for indie “start up” brands, and launched an innovative website with a blog called: Glossy.com. My website was specifically tailored to small brands that needed a start. After I sold it, I took the next step in my career and launched The Beauty Matchmakers.
Q: How do you know whether or not to accept a client?
A: Before working with any of my brand partners, there are two things that need to click. I have love not only love and believe in the brand, I also have to believe in the team behind the brand. My connection with the team and their product(s) is how the retail magic happens. I approach every brand as if it was my own; carefully assessing strengths and weaknesses, and methodically planning every move to ensure buyers can't wait to say 'yes!'
Q: How does it feel to be a self-made female business owner and CEO? And what advice would you give to young women out there who are just getting started in this competitive industry?
A: Being a self-made female entrepreneur is one of my proudest achievements. I have a teenage daughter and I always consider what example I'm setting for her in every decision I make. For other young women getting started in beauty, my first piece of advice would be to find a strong female mentor. After I sold Glossy.com, I was fortunate enough to work on various projects with Alisa Beyer of LemonTree Partners, who supported me and encouraged me to start The Beauty Matchmakers.
Do something each day that ignites your fire, even on a Monday!