In Ep. 158 of Earned, Conor sits down with Jackie Aina and Denis Asamoah, co-founders of fragrance brand FORVR Mood. To start, we dive into how the global pandemic became a catalyst for Jackie, a beauty content creator, and Dennis, an investment banker, to combine their passions and areas of expertise, leading to the creation of a brand that sold out six months’ worth of inventory in just two hours. We learn about the journey the couple took from London to LA, balancing personal and professional lives, and thriving as a couple in business. We then discuss their ability to navigate the challenges of content creation and brand building, and they share invaluable lessons on community engagement, managing negativity, and being smart with investments. Switching gears, the couple reveals their goals of reshaping the beauty and fragrance industries and empowering consumers to feel confident and equipped. To close the show, we hear what’s next for the duo and what categories they’re expanding to next.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Jackie and Denis turned their passion for fragrance into FORVR Mood, creating a brand that empowers consumers to build their fragrance wardrobe while breaking traditional barriers in the industry.
How setting boundaries and respecting each other’s strengths is crucial for a successful partnership, allowing Jackie to focus on creativity and Denis on operations while preserving their personal relationship.
Why creators need to balance authenticity with professionalism, respond to criticism constructively, and stay true to their personal and brand values.

Connect with the Guests:

Jackie’s Instagram - @jackieaina
Denis’ LinkedIn - @denisasamoah

Connect with Conor Begley & CreatorIQ:

Conor’s LinkedIn - @conormbegley
CreatorIQ LinkedIn - @creatoriq

CreatorIQ YouTube - @TribeDynamics
CreatorIQ Instagram - @creatoriq
CreatorIQ TikTok - @creator.iq
CreatorIQ Twitter - @CreatorIQ