1041. Turn Your Pain Into Purpose w/ Thrive Causemetics CEO & Founder Karissa Bodnar

Hi, Heal Squad! Get ready for an absolutely inspiring episode because Maria is sitting down with the incredible Karissa Bodnar, Founder & CEO of Thrive Causemetics & Bigger Than Beauty Skincare. Karissa isn’t just a beauty industry powerhouse, she has one of the most extraordinary journeys as a CEO. From her humble small-town beginnings to launching her first entrepreneurial venture at just 16 years old. Maria and Karissa chat about what she’s relaunching for Thrive Causemetics' 10th anniversary, the pivotal people who’ve shaped her mission, like Robin Roberts and Reese Witherspoon, and, most importantly, her best friend, whose battle with cancer became the heart and soul of her company. Yup, they're not just about making the best mascara in the world (Maria’s fave!), Karissa and her team are redefining beauty with purpose—becoming one of the industry’s top leaders in giving back a million times over… literally! We hope this episode makes you feel confident and beautiful, and ready to…THRIVE! Giveaway Details: Enter to win The Ultimate Self-Care Giveaway from Thrive Causemetics and Heal Squad beginning March 13, 2025 on the Heal Squad Instagram. Giveaway ends March 19, 2025 at 10:30 am PST! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS: Turning Pain into Purpose: Inspired by the loss of her best friend to cancer, Karissa channeled her grief by creating a beauty brand that empowers people through makeup. Innovation with Impact: Thrive Causemetics proves that meaningful business, paired with high-performance, vegan, and cruelty-free beauty products can be both beneficial, profitable and purpose-driven. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ EPISODE RESOURCES: Karissa IG: https://www.instagram.com/karissabodnar/?hl=en Thrive Causemetics IG: https://www.instagram.com/thrivecausemetics/?hl=en Bigger Than Beauty Skincare: https://www.instagram.com/biggerthanbeautyskincare/?hl=en Website: https://thrivecausemetics.com/ Discount Code: Use HEALSQUAD for 20% off first purchase from 3/11-4/11 Latest Thrive Causemetics Donation To LA Wildfire Relief: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFqzgGmgCdm/?hl=en ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.