Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, recently announced this year’s grant recipients of The Confidence Project: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs. After completing a 12-week “Boostcamp” and leveraging their newfound skills to pitch their business to a panel of aesthetic entrepreneurs and Allergan Aesthetics executives, 20 entrepreneurs were selected. Each entrepreneur receives a $20,000 grant funded by BOTOX® Cosmetic.
“It was challenging to select this year’s winners, as each participant was exceptional,” said Nicole Katz, Vice President, Customer Engagement and Corporate Affairs, Allergan Aesthetics. “The entrepreneurs’ submissions share their inspiring vision and drive. Seeing their passion makes me eager for The Confidence Project’s future. I look forward to seeing the impact we can create together.”
This year’s winners came together earlier this month at a virtual Celebration & Community Summit, featuring networking opportunities, breakout sessions lead by industry experts, coaches, and entrepreneurs, as well as a discussion with beauty entrepreneur Deepica Mutyala, founder of Live Tinted. The summit recognized the achievements of each grant winner while further underscoring the program’s commitment to building long-term networks of confidence.
The Confidence Project’s 2025 grant winners include:
- Natasha Broxton, Founder and CEO – Select Auto Parts & Sales, Inc.
- Laci Chisholm, Founder – Fit4Dance
- Gabi Day, Founder, CEO, and Formulator – Bright Body
- Tashara Earl, Founder – Shades of Color
- Nma Emeh, Speaker, Author, and Coach – E&E Consulting Group
- Samantha Gleisten, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer – Hey Bodhi
- Saria Hawkins-Banda, She-EO – Manifest Your Purpose
- Alison Lumbatis, Founder and CEO – Outfit Formulas
- Emily Mack, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer – Offline Wine
- Beverly Malbranche, Founder and CEO – Caribbrew
- Kisha Martin, Founder – Sage Studio LA
- Sopi Mitil, Founder and CEO – The Sopi Mitil Company LLC
- Alak Nanda, Founder – PODI life
- Courtney Newell, Co-Founder – Life Startup Essentials
- Kimberly Petruska, Founder and CEO – Craft Cocktail Infusions
- Vernic Popat, Co-Founder and CFO – PlantOGram Inc.
- Kandis Porter, Founder and CEO – Effective Flow Connections, LLC.
- India Robinson, Founder – UNBRIDLED SPIRIT Inc.
- Tammeca Rochester, CEO and Founder – Harlem Cycle
- Julia Taylor, Founder and CEO – GeekPack, Inc.
“Receiving this $20,000 grant is truly a dream come true,” said Tammeca Rochester, The Confidence Project 2025 Grant Winner and CEO and Founder of Harlem Cycle, a boutique studio in Harlem, NY that focuses on fitness and community. “The 12-week Boostcamp pushed me to grow in ways I never imagined—building my skills, boosting my confidence in entrepreneurship, and surrounding me with a community of bold, inspiring women who genuinely want to see each other succeed. This grant isn’t just funding; it’s a launchpad for my business and my vision for the future. I’m deeply grateful to The Confidence Project and BOTOX® Cosmetic and the selection panel for believing in me, my story and what I’m building.”
The entrepreneur healthcare professionals who aided in the winner selection included Shawna Chrisman, Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Destination Aesthetics Medical Spa™; Nicci Levy, CEO and Founder of ALCHEMY 43; and Caroline Robinson, MD, FAAD, Board-Certified Dermatologist and Founder of Tone Dermatology.
Visit botoxcosmetic.com/real-impact to learn more about The Confidence Project.
About Allergan Aesthetics
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit www.allerganaesthetics.com.
About AbbVie
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com.
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