Too much of a good thing adds up fast. What starts as a little treat or “just one more thing” can quickly turn into clutter (and somehow… a very full apartment).

This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sat down with Isan Elba, Founder & CEO of Beauty Access and Beauty Forward, two initiatives rethinking how the beauty industry approaches waste, access, and community. We talk about how a simple gifting event sparked her passion for giving back, how curiosity builds real confidence, and why creators don’t have to choose between making money and making an impact.

Episode Guide:

(00:00) Meet Isan Elba, Founder & CEO of Beauty Access & Beauty Forward

(01:46) The problem with donating beauty products

(09:52) Making money without losing your values

(12:07) When self-care becomes too much

(14:57) Choosing better brands in a wasteful industry

(18:24) Moving past performative good

(22:39) Turning passion into long-term work

(28:26) How to get involved with Beauty Forward

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The Shocking Truth About Overconsumption in Beauty – And How Isan Elba Is Fighting Back