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Anita Roddick

Manicurist and Mentor

In the greater Cincinnati/Kentucky area for a conference with my husband. Went to a great spa, Sableux. Lori – my manicurist – embodies the reasons why women are such incredible entrepreneurs. Creativity – Lori has a fabulous idea for a mixed spa/retail format store. I love the idea, in large part because a spa/retail concept for women helps answer what I consider one of the world's large injustices: What is… Read More »Manicurist and Mentor

Social Responsibility’s First Generation: Retired

Anita Roddick, Founder of The Body Shop, died yesterday. She was not only a tremendously successful woman in business, but also one of the pioneers of corporate social responsibility. Mike Hoffman of Inc. Magazine writes: “The tension between scale and success versus authenticity and ethical conduct was a recurring theme in Roddick’s business career. She was, along with Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry’s and Paul Hawken… Read More »Social Responsibility’s First Generation: Retired