EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 1H 46M
Episode 27: From Rock Bottom to Rocket Fuel: Brett Bilon on Resilience in Business and Life
from The People-Driven CEO Podcast · host shanejjamesgroup
In this episode, Brett Bilon, co-founder of Plume Science, shares his journey of building a pioneering beauty brand alongside his wife and business partner. Plume Science began as an R&D project to develop safe, effective, non-toxic beauty products, starting with their now-patented lash and brow serum. Brett shares how they navigated explosive early growth, international expansion, and a pandemic-induced pivot from retail to e-commerce, all while preserving their marriage and raising a family. This episode explores the unique dynamics of running a company alongside a spouse, the toll of near-failure moments, and the profound shift Brett experienced by embracing authenticity, leadership through discomfort, and a deep investment in human well-being both personally and professionally, within his growing team. Mobile viewers: tap the link to watch the interview: https://youtu.be/txoGbBZV-fc 🌐Plume Science: http://www.plumescience.com/ #ThePeopleDrivenPodcast | Hosted by Shane Jeremy James 🎧 Listen on:
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Brett Bilon walks us through the evolution of Plume Science — from a passion project to an international brand — and the personal and professional transformations that came with it. He shares candidly about navigating near-collapse during COVID, rebuilding both the company and his marriage, and the mental, emotional, and operational practices that now guide his leadership. Brett and his wife built their company with values-first intention, blending beauty science with a commitment to human care, and this episode explores how that lens has shaped everything from hiring to investor relationships to his new ventures in wellness and venture capital. 🎧 In this episode, they discuss: - How Plume Science went from an R&D concept to a patented, high-growth beauty brand. - The ups and downs of running a business with a spouse — including surviving a near-divorce. - Lessons from restructuring the company post-COVID and shifting from retail to e-commerce. - Brett’s take on leadership, self-awareness, and building teams rooted in emotional intelligence. - Why he believes human capital, health, and lived experience are key to thriving in the AI era.
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Episode 27: From Rock Bottom to Rocket Fuel: Brett Bilon on Resilience in Business and Life
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