Beauty Gives Back Inspires, Empowers and Motivates With Upcoming Fall Event

Jun 7th, 2024

Salon pros wanting to deep dive into motivation, business and next-level mindset are invited to Beauty Gives Back on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Oak Brook, IL.

Courtesy of Beauty Gives Back

Salon pros wanting to deep dive into motivation, business and next-level mindset are invited to Beauty Gives Back on Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Oak Brook, IL at the Oak Brook Hills Resort.

Beauty Gives Back is bringing together beauty industry leaders, top-notch artists and innovative brands to support beauty professionals at all career stages.

Panelists from across the beauty industry and more will be giving back and sharing their achievements and their failures, their peaks, and valleys, in a straightforward, dynamic, no-nonsense way.

This one-day industry event is a groundbreaking movement featuring influential beauty industry leaders, artists and brands. The event aims to support beauty professionals at all career levels through development, networking and connection. Attendees will gain access to the tools, guidance, inspiration, knowledge and motivation needed to succeed at every stage of their journey. Attendees will gain access to the tools, guidance, inspiration, knowledge and motivation needed to succeed at every stage of their journey.Courtesy of Beauty Gives Back

Beauty Gives Back is presented by Daisie Foundation and Pink Pewter Foundation. Proceeds from this event are awarded to incoming beauty professionals by way of grants.

Julie Hightower, founding Board member of the Daisie Foundation, and Mireya Villarreal, founder of the Pink Pewter Foundation, inaugurated the event in 2023 by coming together after partnering for many years with their non-profit organizations.

“Now in our second year, Beauty Gives Back will be bigger and better with more impact, inspiration and empowerment,” says Julie Hightower. “We are building on our strong foundation and providing development for the beauty community."

Beauty Gives Back is a full day of motivation, collaboration, and partnerships with award-winning speakers with vision, heart and spirit.

The all-star lineup includes presentations by:

Olivia Thompson, Marlo Beauty, @omgartistry
Erica Roberson, The Texture of Change, @thetextureofchange
Beto Sanchez, Ulta Beauty, @betoloveshair
Anna Manukyan, Ulta Beauty, @amanukyan
Bianca Donahue, Ulta Beauty, @biancad.beauty
Nick Stenson, Ulta Beauty, @nickstenson
Dana Fountain, Beauty Platform Creator, @msdana4hair
Gloria L. Williams, The Foot Nanny, @footnanny
Jason Yates, @paulmitchell
Caidy Brasure, @caidycreate
Brea Retic, @breajcuts
Annette Waligora, @annette_updo_artist
Christopher Aaron, @christopheraaronstudio
Angela Cattaneo, @beyondtheponytail
Ben Mollin, The Ben Mollin Project, @thebenmollinproject
Corey Gray & Tony Stuart, Your Day Off Podcast, @hairdustry
Robert Hughes, @thehairdresserstrongshow
Nicole “Coco” Taft, Olaplex, @cokothenatural
Steven Wren, @mrwrencuts
Jesse (Kirby) Perez Gil, Artisan Hair Sodality, @kirby_hairartisan
Larry Roberts, @larrysbarbercollege
Sam Nolan, @nolanthebarber
Marlys Mendez, Dreamcatchers/NSG, @marlys.dreamhair
Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks, @ashuntasheriff
Julie Hightower, Daisie Foundation, @abetterdaywithjulie
Mireya Villarreal, Pink Pewter Foundation, @mireya_villarreal_

"Our speakers are not just sharing their expertise; they are leading a powerful movement. Their dedication and generosity in donating their time to mentor and uplift others is invaluable. This event offers attendees a unique opportunity to gain crucial insights from industry leaders who are committed to their success and growth," said Mireya Villarreal.

Proceeds from the Beauty Gives Back event will benefit beauty students, artists, cosmetologists and barbers by way of grants awarded to applicants that demonstrate financial hardship that is preventing them from getting to the next level.