From Hollywood to Beauty CEO | Rebecca Rittenhouse | Actress, Producer & Founder of Privet Beauty

Rebecca Rittenhouse is best known for her roles in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Mindy Project, and Maggie, but she’s now adding “beauty entrepreneur” to her creative empire. In this episode, Rebecca joins Kara to share the behind-the-scenes of launching Privet Beauty, a brow-focused brand born from her passion for artistry, clean beauty, and independence. They dive into the challenges of starting a company, navigating acting and producing while building a business, managing overwhelm, and why creating your own opportunities is the ultimate power move. If you’re balancing multiple dreams, craving creative control, or looking for the courage to start something new, this conversation will inspire you to say yes, even when it’s uncomfortable. Chapters: 00:00 PLP-Rebecca Rittenhouse 00:02 Introduction 02:05 Meet Rebecca Rittenhouse 02:32 Launching Pritt Beauty 03:43 Balancing Multiple Careers 05:15 Why Start a Beauty Brand? 09:38 Taking Control as an Artist 10:57 Building a Business from Scratch 13:11 What Makes Pritt Beauty Unique 15:25 The Hero Product: Clear Brow Gel 16:46 Korean Beauty Innovation 33:55 Early Passion for Beauty 44:18 Excitement for Future Products 45:37 Managing Perfectionism and Mistakes 50:04 Work-Life Balance and Boundaries 51:08 Wrapping up the conversation in Career Pivot Moments The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices