S7 E3 - Being Brave & Backing Yourself: Geraldine Jones on Loss, Resilience & Building a Brand from the Ground Up

Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who had no choice but to be. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of grief, miscarriage, and loss of a parent.This week, I’m joined by Geraldine Jones, founder and CEO of Skin Formulas, but more importantly, a woman whose story is rooted in resilience, courage, and backing herself every step of the way.From growing up on a dairy farm in Tipperary to losing her mum at just 15, Geraldine shares the life experiences that shaped her work ethic, her drive, and her ability to keep going, even in the hardest moments.We talk about building a business from the ground up, trusting your instincts, and navigating grief while still showing up. Geraldine also opens up about miscarriage, the pressure of holding everything together, and what it really takes to grow something meaningful – in business and in life.This conversation is about more than success – it’s about strength, self-belief, and learning how to look after yourself along the way.✨ In this episode:Growing up in Tipperary and learning the value of hard workLosing her mum at 15 and growing up quicklyFinding purpose in making people feel good through beautyStarting her career early and building confidenceTaking the leap into business and opening her first clinicCreating Skin Formulas from real client needsBacking yourself and trusting your instincts in businessThe reality of COVID - miscarriage, motherhood & pressurePivoting her business and showing up online every dayBuilding a brand with purpose, values, and communityWhy resilience is her greatest strengthLearning to prioritise herself afterRediscovering joy, fun, and balanceYou can find Geraldine here: Instagram |  Website | Skin Formulas Instagram ____BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs. Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube____This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.Discover more at skinformulas.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.