Success isn’t about following a straight path—it’s about knowing when to pivot. Molly Sims has done just that. From supermodel to Hollywood to building YSE Beauty from the ground up, she’s proof that reinvention is always possible. In this episode, Molly reveals how she’s navigated major career transitions, taken bold risks, and seized new opportunities. She breaks down the hard-earned lessons that helped her pivot with confidence—proving that success isn’t about staying in one lane, but knowing when to carve a new path.
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Show Notes
- Molly’s first pivot: from studying law to pursuing modeling (1:40)
- Why Molly credits her success to her parents who taught her to take risks and pursue your dreams (6:38)
- Navigating the high-pressure, intense world of modeling (9:11)
- Two keys to Molly’s success: curiosity and perseverance (11:59)
- How Molly pivoted into entrepreneurship (14:51)
- Why Molly started her beauty company, YSE Beauty (17:30)
- Launching and scaling her company, and building it as a community (22:01)
- Why Molly started her podcast, Lipstick on the Rim (28:40)
- The myth of balance and learning to say no so that you don’t compromise what matters most (29:28)
- Stepping into the producer role for the Netflix comedy, Kinda Pregnant (35:01)
- Molly’s favorite makeup hacks
Resources / People Mentioned
- YSE Beauty
- Lipstick on the Rim (podcast)
- Kinda Pregnant (Netflix)
- Pivot Projects
- Kim Kreuzberger
- Danielle Pergament
- Violet Grey
- Burn Rate by Andy Dunn
- Happy Madison Productions
- Adam Sandler
- Amy Schumer
- YSE Beauty Skin Glow
- IT Cosmetics CC + Nude Glow
- YSE Beauty Wide Awake Eye Cream
- Merit Blush
- Jones Road Lip Pencil
- Victoria Beckham Posh Gloss
- Chanel bronzer
- Westman Atelier mascara
- Tarte mascara
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- Bethenny Frankel on Hustle Your Way to Success
- Lo Bosworth from Reality TV to Successful Founder
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