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Profile: A Family Affair

A family business can create a focus for the next generation, building a drive to take the company to the next level. For Cristina Samuels and Jennifer Isaac, co-founders of MODE Cosmetics, the family business drove them to start a business of their own. These two sisters were immersed in Zela International, a cosmetics manufacturer. Samuels worked in sales and marketing, while Isaac focused on product development.

In My Opinion: Molto Bella—Italian Beauty

Learning to think in new ways and to question established beliefs about beauty yields fresh and innovative approaches to the business of beauty. And an extended trip to Italy illuminates the power of beauty products and the deep positive impact on consumers.