Rebecca Rittenhouse is best known for her roles in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Mindy Project, and Maggie, but she’s now adding “beauty entrepreneur” to her creative empire. In this episode, Rebecca joins Kara to share the behind-the-scenes of launching Privet Beauty, a brow-focused brand born from her passion for artistry, clean beauty, and independence. They dive into the challenges of starting a company, navigating acting and producing while building a business, managing overwhelm, and why creating your own opportunities is the ultimate power move. If you’re balancing multiple dreams, craving creative control, or looking for the courage to start something new, this conversation will inspire you to say yes, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Chapters:

00:00 PLP-Rebecca Rittenhouse

00:02 Introduction

02:05 Meet Rebecca Rittenhouse

02:32 Launching Pritt Beauty

03:43 Balancing Multiple Careers

05:15 Why Start a Beauty Brand?

09:38 Taking Control as an Artist

10:57 Building a Business from Scratch

13:11 What Makes Pritt Beauty Unique

15:25 The Hero Product: Clear Brow Gel

16:46 Korean Beauty Innovation

33:55 Early Passion for Beauty

44:18 Excitement for Future Products

45:37 Managing Perfectionism and Mistakes

50:04 Work-Life Balance and Boundaries

51:08 Wrapping up the conversation in Career Pivot Moments

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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