{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Not Just Lashes: The Good, Bad, and Ugly","title":"Illuminating the Lash Industry with CosmoGlo's Founder Mary Harcourt","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2886,"description":"In this episode of Not Just Lashes, hosts Shannique and Dixie meet with Mary Harcourt, founder and CEO of CosmoGlo. Mary shares her journey from a frustrated lash artist battling poor lighting to inventing a revolutionary product that transformed the beauty industry. She discusses the inspiration behind CosmoGlo, the challenges of starting a new venture during covid, and the process of taking her idea from a napkin sketch to a bestselling product. Mary’s story of innovation, persistence, and success offers valuable insights and motivation for aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in to learn about the trials, triumphs, and future plans for CosmoGlo. 00:00 Lighting Struggles and the Birth of an Idea 00:23 Introducing Mary Harcourt02:07 The Frustrations of a Lash Artist 03:14 The Cocktail Napkin Sketch 09:06 Prototyping and Early Challenges 12:56 COVID-19: A Catalyst for Innovation 14:43 From Prototype to Production 18:08 Launching the Product and Overcoming Hurdles 21:37 Manufacturing and Personal Touch 24:07 The Instruction Manual Fiasco 25:40 Lessons Learned from the First Batch 26:00 Future Plans and Product Development 28:45 Navigating the Pandemic 30:03 Balancing Business and Personal Life 38:49 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 44:24 The Importance of Taking Action 46:55 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsInstagram: @NotJustLashesPodcastThanks for watching and Happy lashing 💕✨Links:https://thecosmoglo.com/https://maryharcourt.com/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/TdBsf66qfB9nhfiPNQQS85L3aU9J8TYWUEnDe-_uARU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNjY3/YmQ1ZTcxMDZhMDEw/MGRkMjJlMzM5MmEz/NzZmMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}