It’s easy to be cynical about cause-related marketing in the beauty industry—until you listen to this interview with Karissa Bodnar, the CEO of Thrive Causemetics. We talk about why she built philanthropy into her business model, how her company chooses which causes to support and navigates the politics of giving, the product formulations she’s proudest of—and the one product she wishes she could figure out how to invent.

Below you’ll find a list to some of the people, topics, and products mentioned in this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi), reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter, or via email (info@fatmascara.com). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).

Karissa Bodnar **Karissa is giving you a discount code! Visit thrivecausemetics.com and use code FATMASCARA at checkout for 15% off all single items!**
Thrive Causemetics
Locks of Love
Thrive Causemetics Giving Page
Mary’s Place
Elena George
Pampered & Pink
Thrive Causemetics Infinity Waterproof Eyebrow Liner
Robin Roberts
Thrive Causemetics Defying Gravity Eye Lifting Cream
Thrive Causemetics Moisture-Enriched Hand Sanitizer- 100% of proceeds are donated to the Black Women’s Health Imperative
wet n wild Clear Mascara (the first beauty product Karissa fell in love with)
Oprah
Shonda Rhimes
Rain On Me by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande
Good, Good Day by Lady Bri

Raise a Wand:
Jess: Modrn Sanctuary in NYC (Jess got a salt therapy massage with Nicole!)
Jenn: L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Self Tan Drops for Face