Millie Kendall: From the shop floor to changing UK law

In this episode of Tash Talks TV, Tash sits down with Millie Kendall OBE, CEO of the British Beauty Council, to discuss her trailblazing career in beauty, business, and advocacy. From launching Ruby & Millie, one of the UK’s most iconic beauty brands, to shaping government policy for the beauty industry, Millie’s journey is one of resilience, innovation, and fearless leadership.Millie shares:How she built Ruby & Millie with a groundbreaking £7M investmentHow PR and media have evolved—and what it takes to build a brand todayWhy beauty is one of the UK’s biggest industries for female entrepreneursHow she founded the British Beauty Council and drove real policy changeWhat it was like receiving both an MBE and an OBE for her impact on beautyFrom working on the shop floor to influencing government policy, Millie’s story proves that beauty is more than just products – it’s a powerhouse industry shaping careers, communities, and economies.