Anncy Rowe (Rodan +Fields, L'Oreal, Avon, Strivectin) From L’Oréal to C-Suite: The Confidence Pattern That Changed Everything #023

Anncy Rowe has spent decades building iconic beauty brands, but this conversation goes far beyond titles and milestones. In this episode of CEOs & ABCs, Kevin Rice sits down with the Chief Commercial Officer of Rodan + Fields to explore what it really looks like to grow into leadership over time while navigating identity, motherhood, ambition, and legacy. Anncy reflects on rising through the ranks at L’Oréal without ever chasing a specific end goal, driven instead by passion for the work itself. She opens up about navigating imposter syndrome at every new level, being the only one in the room who looked like her, and learning to trust that she belonged. From loving the craft of brand building to leading a major omni-channel transformation at Rodan + Fields, Anncy shares how purpose and confidence are built through experience, not certainty. The conversation also moves deeply into parenthood and seasons of life. Anncy shares the emotional reality of red-eye flights for birthdays her son would never remember, the wake-up call of burnout, and the moment of dropping her daughter off at college that felt like an “extraction.” She reflects on what it means to redefine yourself as your children grow more independent, asking the powerful question, “Who are you when you’re no longer caring for someone?” This is an honest, thoughtful episode about ambition without a blueprint, leading with care, modeling behavior for teams and children, and preparing for the next chapter with intention. It’s a conversation for anyone navigating growth, change, and the evolving definition of success. In This Episode You'll Learn Why Anncy never chased titles but still rose to the C-suite How passion builds confidence faster than career planning What imposter syndrome really looks like at senior levels Why over-sacrificing can lead to burnout How to rethink presence in parenting and leadership What changes emotionally when your child leaves for college How to model boundaries and behavior for teams and family Why legacy is about how you make people feel Top Takeaways Confidence is built through doing, not knowing Imposter syndrome often signals growth, not failure You don’t need a 10-year plan to build a meaningful career Over-functioning eventually comes at a cost Children learn more from what we model than what we say Leadership and parenting require the same self-awareness Preparing for the next life chapter is an act of leadership Legacy is rooted in care, kindness, and impact About Anncy Rowe Anncy Rowe is a seasoned beauty industry executive and currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer at Rodan + Fields, where she is helping lead the brand through a major omni-channel transformation. She previously held senior leadership roles at L’Oréal, including on the Maybelline brand, and served as CMO of StriVectin. A passionate advocate for helping women feel confident at every stage of life, Anncy is also a mother of two and a leader deeply committed to purpose-driven growth, culture, and legacy. Chapters 00:00 Loving the work without chasing the title 02:31 Rising through the ranks at L’Oréal 06:02 Confidence, tenacity, and imposter syndrome 10:07 Passion, purpose, and finding your industry 13:53 Leading Rodan + Fields through omni-channel change 18:56 Immigration, upbringing, and resilience 25:17 Over-sacrificing, burnout, and red-eye wake-up calls 27:35 Self-care, faith, and filling your cup 32:51 Modeling boundaries for teams 36:29 Dropping a child off at college 39:43 Redefining identity and... Chapters (00:00:00) - The Secret to Success in Career(00:00:48) - CEO and ABC: Real Stories From Executives(00:01:56) - What gave you the confidence to climb the ladder at L'O(00:06:48) - Have You Got Imposter Syndrome?(00:10:16) - Passion and purpose in the makeup industry(00:13:18) - Ulta Beauty's Big Change to Direct-to-Consumer(00:18:36) - The Importance of Stories From Your Parents(00:21:05) - Married Parents Talk About The Sacrifice They Make(00:27:26) - The Secret to Taking Care of Yourself(00:29:41) - The Secret to a Happy Holidays(00:33:27) - The Importance of Modeling(00:35:50) - Have You Cried When Your Daughter Goes To College?(00:39:33) - The Next Chapter in Your Life(00:42:35) - Tim Ferriss on His Legacy(00:44:45) - CEO and ABCs: Ansi and Kevin