DENISE VASI on Instagram: "I read a quote today that said, “Ready is more of a decision than a feeling.” When applications for the Sephora Accelerate program opened in early September 2023, I let weeks go by, psyching myself out, telling myself I wasn’t quite ready yet for such a significant program. Despite having spent years ideating the concept, working on formulas, and crafting @maedbeauty’s branding, my inner critic was louder than my intuition. But then, at the very last minute—the weekend

DENISE VASI on Instagram: "I learned so much from the @Sephora Accelerate program—I gained invaluable insights, a new community, and a generous grant from @nancytwine. Balancing program responsibilities, with prepping for @maedbeauty’s launch, while managing mama life has been pretty intense, but this journey was incredibly rewarding. The highs of entrepreneurial life are exhilarating while the lows are sometimes earth shattering. This whole thing takes immense commitment, passion, and mental en