Jamie Kern Lima is a groundbreaking entrepreneur, two-time New York Times bestselling author, and dynamic speaker who transformed her life from a Denny's waitress to a billion-dollar founder. She is the founder of IT Cosmetics, a company she started in her living room and sold to L'Oréal in a billion-dollar deal, becoming the first female CEO of a brand in L’Oréal’s 100+ year history. Her journey is a powerful testament to the transformative power of authenticity, self-worth, and unyielding belief.
Overcoming years of self-doubt and doubt of all kinds, Kern Lima's core mission today is to inspire and elevate women, driven by her belief in building self-worth. Her latest book, WORTHY, spent 14 weeks in a row on the NY Times bestseller list, reinforcing her influence as a thought leader in personal transformation. She is a highly visible media personality, hosting the #1 Self-Improvement Podcast in the country, The Jamie Kern Lima Show, which debuted with Oprah Winfrey as her first guest.
Kern Lima is committed to giving back, embodying the philanthropic spirit of her mission. She is actively investing in and inspiring women, notably hosting the Becoming Unstoppable live event, where over 260,000 women joined live, supported by iconic figures like Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres. She has also funded leadership training in more than 100 prisons and shelters and donated over $40 million in product and funds to help women face the effects of cancer with confidence.
As a dynamic speaker and thought leader, Kern Lima provides audiences with a candid, high-energy message on the power of authenticity, taking risks, and the necessity of personal belief. Her unique perspective, from being a struggling entrepreneur to joining the Forbes America's Richest Self-Made Women list and serving as a Guest Shark on Shark Tank Season 16, makes her a highly sought-after voice for inspiring lasting change and leadership in the corporate world.
