Join Us for Galentines Glam
To Celebrate
“The Beauty of Success Books + Bubbles Tour”
Featuring
Founder and Author, Kendra Bracken-Ferguson and Beauty Editor-at-Large at Cosmopolitan Magazine, Julee Wilson
hosted by Natasha Cornstein, CEO, Blushington
Join Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, Author and Founder of BrainTrust, and Julee Wilson, Beauty Editor-at-Large at Cosmopolitan Magazine, award-winning storyteller & brand strategist for cocktails and conversation as they discuss excerpts from Kendra's new book, The Beauty of Success: Start, Grow and Accelerate Your Brand and the future of inclusive beauty.
Full Makeup services will be provided as GWP of “The Beauty of Success” books.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
“The Beauty of Success Books + Bubbles Tour”
Blushington
315 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
1pm - 3pm
Appointments and RSVP Required
*Limited services available
1pm - 3pm: Galentine’s Glam Appointments
1:30pm: 2:15pm: Kendra and Julee in Conversation
2:30pm - 3:00pm: Book Signing + Bubbles
Books available for purchase during the event
Can’t make it to the event?
Get 15% off all in-store makeup services through 2/29.* Enter code SUCCESS at checkout!
*May not be combined with any other offer.
About Kendra Bracken-Ferguson
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson is an internationally acclaimed thought leader. In demand for her strategic vision and attention to brands that want to grow to scale quickly and sustainably, she is a sought-after speaker and c-suite/board advisor. Kendra's ecosystem of leadership is rooted in her global conglomerate BrainTrust including a global brand marketing firm, BrainTrust Founders Studio, the largest membership-based platform for Black beauty and wellness founders and the adjacent BrainTrust Fund. She hosts the Business of the Beat podcast, offering insights and behind-the-scenes stories from BIPOC senior executives and operators as they navigate the journey of building and exiting their companies. As one of the first 200 Black women to raise over $1MM in investment for her debut company, she is a trailblazing three-time founder with two exits. Her first book, "The Beauty of Success: Start, Grow, and Accelerate Your Brand," launches on February 13, 2024, through Wiley Publishing.
About Julee Wilson
Julee Wilson is Beauty Editor at Large at Cosmopolitan. Previously, Julee was Beauty Director at Cosmo and Global Beauty Director at Essence and has held various editorial positions at Huffington Post and Real Simple.
About Natasha Cornstein
From January 2015 – present, Natasha Cornstein served as President and CEO of Blushington LLC, a digital and brick and mortar beauty services and retail business. She led the national expansion of the brand and their pivot from a pure play brick and mortar beauty services business to a technology driven beauty education and e-commerce platform. She continues to reinvent the business by creating the first of its kind platform for beauty professionals. In January 2024 she led the launch of Blushington Franchising. Natasha is a trusted colleague in the beauty industry and a champion for emerging beauty brands and up and coming talent.
Natasha is a passionate advocate for nurturing women in business and was named as a Beauty United Mentor for women of color. In 2020, she was named to the Glossy 50 list of the top 50 executives in the beauty industry in their leadership category. She is the Founder of the Beauty & Wellness Forum that brought together 100+ CEOS of beauty & wellness companies to collaborate during COVID-19. She has regularly been featured in WWD, Beauty Independent, The New York Times and Allure among other publications.
Natasha served as an Independent Director on CF Acquisition Corp. V and currently serves as an Independent Director on CF Acquisition Corp. VII.
Prior to joining Blushington, Natasha served as Director of Brand Management for CIRCA (April 2012 -December 2014) where she led the company’s re-branding initiatives across traditional and digital platforms and served as the brand’s spokesperson during their international expansion.
Prior to joining CIRCA, she served as Vice President of Client Services and Media Relations at Pinnacle Management Corp (February 2003 – March 2012), a boutique athlete representation firm specializing in NBA and international basketball players. She also served as Associate Producer at The Fox News Channel (6/01 – 2/03), where she oversaw segment development, booking and producing for the number one news show on cable television.
Natasha is the Co-founder of the Courts of Dreams Foundation, dedicated to restoring outdoor basketball courts in underserved neighborhoods in New York City. Natasha is a graduate of the CORO Fellows program in Public Affairs and earned a B.A. in Latin American Studies from Washington University in St. Louis. She currently resides in New York City with her beloved husband and son.
About Blushington
You’re invited. At Blushington, you’re invited to be the best, most empowered version of yourself. We are a unique destination for all things beauty. As our guest, step into our community—at our New York City lounge or online—for gorgeous blowouts, makeup and skincare services. As an artist, join our Blushington Pro community elevate your skills at any level, beginner to expert. If you aspire to own a business, our opportunities will open a world of beauty and rewarding success to you.