On today's episode, we’re chatting with our new haircare bestie, Dianna Cohen! She is the founder and CEO of Crown Affair, a haircare brand empowering people to redefine their relationship with their hair through accessible luxury products, guidance, and community. In our conversation, Dianna shares her journey building the brand and her approach to managing a team.
With her extensive experience in marketing, including running an agency and working with brands such as Harry’s, Outdoor Voices, and Yumi, Dianna provides valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship and influencer marketing. Dianna launched Crown Affair just weeks before the pandemic hit, and she opens up about how it impacted the foundations and evolution of her brand. As a leader, Dianna takes a realistic, empathetic, and feminine approach that fosters trust within her team and empowers them to learn and grow so they’ll thrive in whatever they do next.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
- Engagement on Instagram vs. TikTok
- How the pandemic impacted Dianna's brand launch
- Utilizing influencer marketing for product promotion
- Tips for engaging directly and vulnerably with your consumers
- Dianna's unique mentorship program
- Ways to foster trust within your team and empower them to make decisions
- The benefits of a hybrid work environment when building a brand
- Dianna’s realistic and empathetic leadership approach
- Advice for transitioning from masculine to feminine energy
CONNECT WITH DIANNA
Follow Dianna on Instagram: @diannacohen
Follow Crown Affair on Instagram: @crownaffair
Follow Crown Affair on TikTok: @crownaffair
Check out the Crown Affair products: crownaffair.com
CONNECT WITH ALI
Follow me on Instagram: @aligrant
Follow me on TikTok: @aligrnt
CONNECT WITH JESS
Follow me on Instagram: @jessyoowould
Follow me on TikTok: @jessyoowould
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