Beauty Independent | In the Post-Girlboss Era, What Role Should a Brand Founder Play?

Nov 2022

Originally published by Beauty Independent on October 30, 2022

Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, shares why it is important for brands to have a founder that serves as their spokesperson.

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Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, discusses the importance of having a founder that serves as brand spokesperson with Beauty Independent.
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