HSBC and Glamour Gals Host "Bold Kindness" Event, Empowering the Next Generation of Beauty Leaders
The program, designed to provide mentorship and meaningful connections, featured conversations with trailblazers in the beauty industry representing brands like Westman Atelier, CAKESBody and Purple PR. Attendees were also guided through a facilitated networking program to broaden their professional contacts.
Rachel Doyle Boyens, Founder and CEO of GlamourGals, gives career advice to emerging talent in the beauty industry.
Eric Fisch, Retail & Apparel Sector Head at HSBC, and Glamour Gals board member, organized the event with the goal of highlighting HSBC’s decade-long support for the GlamourGals Foundation, Inc., an organization dedicated to combating elder loneliness by connecting teens and seniors through volunteerism, companionship and complimentary beauty makeovers.
“Looking out into this room, I see not just future business leaders, but future innovators who understand that success in beauty, or any field, isn’t just about the bottom line,” Fisch said. “It’s about empathy, authenticity, and creating real connections. That’s what ‘Bold Kindness’ means to me.”
Eric Fisch, Retail & Apparel Sector Head at HSBC, and Glamour Gals board member, kicks off the event, emphasizing the importance of networking in the industry.
Jason Henderson, Interim CEO of HSBC US, emphasized the significance of the ongoing collaboration between HSBC and Glamour Gals, noting that one of the first decisions he made in his new role was to select the organization for HSBC’s CEO Award Involve Grant winners.
“HSBC has been involved in the beauty and fashion industry for a long time, and I’m glad that we’re partners with you in today’s conversation on global kindness,” he stated.
Jason Henderson, Interim CEO of HSBC US, speaks to the importance of HSBC’s partnership with GlamourGals.
A Focus on Authentic Leadership and Compassion
Kate Weizman, Chief Marketing Officer at Westman, discussed the relational aspect of career growth. “Mentorship is not about formality; it’s about these small moments you have with people one-on-one that can really change the trajectory of your career,” she noted, encouraging attendees to “pay it forward” and help build the next generation of compassionate leaders. Weizman also advised the audience to focus on their distinct strengths: “You need to be focused on what’s distinctly you versus what’s the noise in the industry.”
Kate Weizman, Chief Marketing Officer at Westman, highlights the importance of seeking mentorship in the workplace.
Erica Culpepper, President, CAKESBody, shared her career journey through various roles at Revlon, culminating in her dream position, reinforced the message of authenticity. “Keep it real and show up as your authentic self. That’s what your superpower should be,” she shared.
Erica Culpepper, President, CAKESBody, speaks to the importance of being your true self throughout your career.
Finally, Kathleen Barnea Spink, Partner and EVP at Purple PR, offered an essential perspective on navigating a dynamic professional life. “It’s important to recognize that the career journey is rarely linear. Adaptability and embracing new opportunities are crucial to reaching your ultimate goals.”
Kathleen Barnea Spink, Partner and EVP at Purple PR, closes the speaker sessions by sharing her personal career and life journey.
The event successfully blended career development with social responsibility, furthering the missions of both HSBC’s consumer industry focus and Glamour Gals’ intergenerational kindness initiative.
“It's exciting to see the worlds of finance and philanthropy come together,” Fisch said. “That is a legacy worth investing in.”