Catherine Bene joined the Aviatra Northeast Ohio Fall 2017 Launch Cohort with a ton of energy, hustle and seriously big dreams. We are so excited to have her in the class and couldn’t wait to introduce you to this woman on the rise. Though this may be the first you’ve heard of Catherine, believe us, it is certainly not the last!
Business:
Carina Dolci Cosmetics & Apothecary & Dark Horse Apothecary [Shave & Skin Care for Men]
Catherine pours her heart into her two businesses, where she formulates bath, body, skin care, aromatherapy, cosmetics, shave care, and home fragrance products in a full range of lines to accommodate natural, organic, vegan, gluten-free, paraben-free and cruelty free values for both men and women. Her unique differentiator is her ability to appeal to both the health conscious and allergy sensitive consumers and open this industry back up to people with allergies and health needs that are limited on choices. Dark Horse Apothecary is the ultimate shave experience with skin care built in to add the necessary anti-aging properties without adding extra steps to a man’s daily routine. Catherine’s handmade products help you feel good again and are perfect for every body. As a licensed skin therapist and cosmetologist, she is able to analyze the skin to provide educated prescriptions for products that help alleviate skin disorders and allergies and contribute to the wellness of the body.
What are you MOST excited about for Launch?
I feel that my business can go in many different directions, and there are so many avenues for me to choose from. I am excited to access the business tools and resources and the mentoring to help me distill things down and go in one forward strategic direction so that I can be the best and most successful that I can be.
What was the BEST book you read recently?
“Be Nice (or Else!): And What’s In It For You” by Winn Claybaugh. He is the Dean of the Paul Mitchell schools and this book embodies the culture of Paul Mitchell The School, where I graduated from. What I love about this book is that it teaches you how to be nice, not just to act nice, but to be genuinely nice, and how to give back to yourself and others. He says that in order to truly love others, you must first love yourself. I have adapted this concept into the foundation of my company and I create products that help you give love to yourself so you can give that energy back to your children, your work, your family, and all that you do in life.
Are you interested in Catherine’s products or experiencing more of her amazing drive and energy?
Find her at:
Instagram: @carinadolci @darkhorseapothecary
Email: carinadolci@hotmail.com
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