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From Panic to Purpose | Dr. Jeanne Retief: Turning Mental Health into Global Impact
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How do you transform a debilitating panic disorder into a global skincare brand rooted in ethical resilience?
In this episode of Mission-Driven Founders, host Wanda Malhotra sits down with Dr. Jeanne Retief, the visionary behind Figgi Beauty. What began as a deeply personal journey through mental health struggles has evolved into a powerhouse skincare brand that proves beauty can be both high-performance and soul-deep.
Dr. Jeanne gets vulnerable about the "Panic to Purpose" pipeline and the grit required to build a brand that refuses to compromise on its values. We dive deep…
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