Jamie Kern Lima is an American entrepreneur, investor, and media personality best known for co-founding IT Cosmetics, which she sold to L'Oréal for $1.2 billion in 2016. This sale made her the first female chief executive officer of a L'Oréal brand. Her journey from a Denny's waitress to a billion-dollar business success story exemplifies her resilience and determination. She has been recognized on Forbes' list of 'America's Richest Self-Made Women' since 2017.
In addition to her entrepreneurial success, Jamie is a New York Times bestselling author, having written 'Believe IT: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable' and her latest book, 'WORTHY: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life.' She is also a sought-after keynote speaker and has participated as a guest teacher in the 'Life You Want' class with Oprah Winfrey. Beyond her professional achievements, Jamie is passionate about philanthropy, having donated over $40 million in products and funds to support women facing cancer and funding leadership training in prisons and shelters across the United States.
