Jamie Kern Lima Keynote Speaker

Jamie Kern Lima is a self-made entrepreneur, philanthropist, champion for women and keynote speaker. She co-founded IT Cosmetics in her living room, eventually selling it to L’Oréal for $1.2 billion, becoming the first female CEO in L’Oréal’s 100+ year history. Recognized on the Forbes Richest Self-Made Women list, Jamie is also an active investor in over 15 companies.

Her journey is one of resilience and determination, starting IT Cosmetics while working 100+ hour weeks and not paying herself for the first three years. After countless rejections from retailers and investors, Jamie’s perseverance led her to sell her products on QVC, where she made over 1,000 live appearances and built the largest beauty brand in the network’s history.

Jamie is a New York Times bestselling author of Believe It: How to Go From Underestimated to Unstoppable, and her new book WORTHY: How to Believe You Are and Transform Your Life. Passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs and empowering women, Jamie is a sought-after speaker who shares inspiring stories of overcoming challenges, self-doubt and rejection. She is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of women and girls and giving back in a meaningful way.