IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV), today announced this year’s grant recipients of The Confidence Project: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs. After completing a 12-week “Boostcamp” and leveraging their newfound skills to pitch their business to a panel of aesthetic entrepreneurs and Allergan Aesthetics executives, 20 entrepreneurs were selected. Each entrepreneur receives a $20,000 grant funded by BOTOX® Cosmetic.
“It was challenging to select this year’s winners, as each participant was exceptional,” said Nicole Katz, Vice President, Customer Engagement and Corporate Affairs, Allergan Aesthetics. “The entrepreneurs’ submissions share their inspiring vision and drive. Seeing their passion makes me eager for The Confidence Project’s future, and I look forward to seeing the impact we can create together.”
This year’s winners came together earlier this month at a virtual Celebration & Community Summit, featuring networking opportunities, breakout sessions lead by industry experts, coaches, and entrepreneurs, as well as a discussion with beauty entrepreneur Deepica Mutyala, founder of Live Tinted. The summit recognized the achievements of each grant winner while further underscoring the program’s commitment to building long-term networks of confidence.
The Confidence Project’s 2025 Class of Grant Winners includes:
- Natasha Broxton, Founder and CEO – Select Auto Parts & Sales, Inc.
- Laci Chisholm, Founder – Fit4Dance
- Gabi Day, Founder, CEO, and Formulator – Bright Body
- Tashara Earl, Founder – Shades of Color
- Nma Emeh, Speaker, Author, and Coach – E&E Consulting Group
- Samantha Gleisten, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer – Hey Bodhi
- Saria Hawkins-Banda, She-EO – Manifest Your Purpose
- Alison Lumbatis, Founder and CEO – Outfit Formulas
- Emily Mack, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer – Offline Wine
- Beverly Malbranche, Founder and CEO – Caribbrew
- Kisha Martin, Founder – Sage Studio LA
- Sopi Mitil, Founder and CEO – The Sopi Mitil Company LLC
- Alak Nanda, Founder – PODI life
- Courtney Newell, Co-Founder – Life Startup Essentials
- Kimberly Petruska, Founder and CEO – Craft Cocktail Infusions
- Vernic Popat, Co-Founder and CFO – PlantOGram Inc.
- Kandis Porter, Founder and CEO – Effective Flow Connections, LLC.
- India Robinson, Founder – UNBRIDLED SPIRIT Inc.
- Tammeca Rochester, CEO and Founder – Harlem Cycle
- Julia Taylor, Founder and CEO – GeekPack, Inc.
“Receiving this $20,000 grant is truly a dream come true,” said Tammeca Rochester, The Confidence Project 2025 Grant Winner and CEO and Founder of Harlem Cycle, a boutique studio in Harlem, NY that focuses on fitness and community. “The 12-week Boostcamp pushed me to grow in ways I never imagined—building my skills, boosting my confidence in entrepreneurship, and surrounding me with a community of bold, inspiring women who genuinely want to see each other succeed. This grant isn’t just funding; it’s a launchpad for my business and my vision for the future. I’m deeply grateful to The Confidence Project and BOTOX® Cosmetic and the selection panel for believing in me, my story, and what I’m building.”
The entrepreneur healthcare professionals who aided in the winner selection included Shawna Chrisman, Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Destination Aesthetics Medical Spa™; Nicci Levy, CEO and Founder of ALCHEMY 43; and Caroline Robinson, MD, FAAD, Board-Certified Dermatologist and Founder of Tone Dermatology.
Visit botoxcosmetic.com/real-impact to learn more about The Confidence Project. Follow along on the @botoxcosmetic Instagram and YouTube channels, where the entrepreneurs and their businesses will be spotlighted throughout the year.
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