Namesake Nomination Form
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Nalie
Shop The ShadeNalie was diagnosed with breast cancer at 24 years old, and dedicated her life to helping others through openly sharing her journey. She is the best-selling Author of ‘The Diary of Nalie’, a memoir where readers can discover her most profound life lessons and reflections learned throughout her journey thriving with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. In Karissa’s words, “Nalie is someone who has a magnetic spirit, and instantaneously makes you know that you matter and that you belong”.
“Take your silver lining and paint it gold.” - Nalie Agustin
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Pili
Pili is part of the Native Hawaiian community and is a social leader advocating for women and childrens’ safety on the islands of Maui + Lanai. As a domestic abuse survivor herself, she supports other survivors through her work at Women Helping Women Maui - one of Thrive Causemetics’ longtime Giving Partners. Pili has made a huge impact on the lives of domestic abuse survivors in the Pacific Islander community.Shop The Shade -
Mieko
Mieko is the grandmother of long time Thrive Causemetics employee, Karly Kurata. She was born in Japan, and during the beginning of WWII she escaped to Mongolia as a young child. As the eldest, Mieko looked after her siblings and cousins while traveling by open train cars. She eventually moved to America to build a new life.
Mieko never stopped being the matriarch, and always supported her children and grandchildren. Throughout her life she displayed strength, tenacity, and extreme courage.
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Ruth
Ruth is the mother of Jamie Greenberg, a celebrity makeup artist and a friend of Thrive Causemetics’ Founder, Karissa. Jamie and Karissa worked together to create this universally flattering shade in honor of Jamie’s wonderful mom who passed away from ovarian cancer. Ruth is now used as a fan-favorite on many of Jamie’s celebrity clients.
Jamie also introduced Thrive Causemetics to our Giving Partner, The Ovarian Cancer Circle – an organization that focuses on ovarian cancer education and finding a cure.
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Nikki
Nikki Benjamin is a long time Thrive Causemetics employee, who has helped elevate the brand to where it is today. Impossible is not in her vocabulary; with a can-do attitude, Nikki has taken on many roles within the Thrive Causemetics community. She has been a customer experience extraordinaire, a packaging professional, an executive assistant, and now a program manager. With a passion for supporting others, Nikki truly embodies our giving mission of helping others thrive.Shop the Shade -
Dr. Q
Shop the ShadeLa Quita “Q” Frederick, ED. D. – a.k.a Dr. Q – is a total powerhouse that uses her talent in teaching to educate and empower emerging leaders through her company, The Frederick Firm.
Dr. Q has led the Thrive Causemetics team in both leadership development and DEI trainings. She is engaging, imaginative, and tenacious, and has made a big impact on the culture of Thrive Causemetics – always pushing us to be Bigger Than Beauty ™.
“Learn Infinitely. Lead Inspirationally. Live Intentionally.” - Dr. Q
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Gailon
Shop the ShadeGailon Wixson was one of the first beneficiaries of our Bigger Than Beauty ™ program, joining the Thrive Causemetics community back in 2014! She was only 18 years old when she learned she had sarcoma cancer.
Gailon left college to undergo chemotherapy treatment. With determination and tenacity, she ultimately beat cancer. Since then, Gailon returned to college, graduated with a master’s degree, and has dedicated her life to helping people through her work at a local hospital in Washington State.
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Riji
Riji Raja is the founder of Affirmation Darling, a brand created to help others feel empowered no matter their life situation. In 2016, Riji moved with her husband to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting, and quickly faced the adversity of homelessness. After 2 years, Riji managed to get back on her feet. She turned pain into purpose, and has helped many others rise up in similar situations. Riji advocates for better mental-health around the world and works to banish negative thinking.Shop the Shade
