Midlife Bold: Angel Cornelius on Building a Beauty Brand That Celebrates Aging

What if a tiny idea cooked up in your kitchen at 56 turned into a national beauty brand—and sparked a bold midlife reinvention?

That’s exactly what happened to Angel Cornelius, a healthcare administrator turned beauty entrepreneur who’s transforming how midlife women care for and celebrate themselves. 

Now in her 60s, Angel is the visionary founder of Maison 276, a pro-age beauty brand on a mission to normalize aging, support our evolving beauty needs, and help us love the skin we’re in.

In this empowering episode of Reinvention Rebels, Angel shares her inspiring story—from DIY beauty experiments to being featured on QVC—and what she’s learned along the way about trusting herself, taking risks, and building a brand rooted in authenticity and community.

Key Highlights:

• 🌱 From kitchen to national brand: how Angel transformed frustration into purpose.
• 💪 Why doing hard things is worth it—and how to stay the course.
• 👩🏾‍🤝‍👩🏽 The power of community, mentorship, and asking for help.
• 💡 Embracing your uniqueness and building a brand that celebrates midlife beauty.
• 💫 Why it’s crucial to own your reinvention journey on your terms, unapologetically.

Top Takeaways:

• Identify everyday frustrations—there may be a business idea waiting there.
• Build your “unapologetic muscle” by showing up boldly and consistently.
• Authenticity and community are powerful connectors—lean into them.

Connect with Angel:

• 💻 Maison276.com
• 📸 Instagram: @angel.ucornelius
• 📸 Instagram: @maison276

Mentioned in this episode: If you love honest, enriching conversations about aging well and living with purpose, check out my friend Wendy Green’s podcast, Boomer Banter. It’s real talk about navigating life’s later chapters with intention and vitality. Her guests inspire new ways to think about what’s possible as we age—whether it’s revisiting old dreams or discovering new passions.

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