On Thursday, March 25, 2021, we heard from an incredible lineup of diverse panelists and speakers at The Power of You event presented by Rodan + Fields, in collaboration with Create & Cultivate, on how we can empower one another to be our very best, happiest and most confident selves. 

It was an engaging day of empowering and inspiring conversations–moderated by actress, model, author and philanthropist, Molly Sims–and centered around YOU, delving deep into discussions about: 

• Purpose and what it looks like to be personally and professionally fulfilled

• Self-care and how to prioritize a wellness routine that takes care of the WHOLE you: mind, body and spirit

• And finally–it wouldn’t be a Rodan + Fields event if we didn’t talk SKINCARE–tips to create a healthy skin routine and most importantly, how to see confidence and beauty when you look in the mirror every single day, no matter what.

To everyone who came, thank you for joining us—and to those who couldn’t make it, keep reading to feel empowered, inspired and very much in touch with The Power of YOU. Below, we’ve compiled the highlights from the three panel conversations aimed at helping you pursue your purpose and passion, while reminding you of the importance of taking care of yourself and your skin. After all, you are worth every investment you make in yourself. 

Panel #1: Creating Purpose Where You Are

 On dharma…

“Your dharma is your soul’s purpose––it’s the reason why you are here. It’s so much more than what you do–-it’s why you do it and how you do it.” – Sahara Rose

“You already know your purpose. You were born with your purpose. It’s not so much about finding it as it is about remembering it.” – Sahara Rose

On being your authentic self…

“Success comes from being your authentic self.” – Stephanie Pullings Hart

On taking calculated risks...

“To really think bigger, and to think outside the traditional dreams is sometimes really scary for people, but if it’s hysterical, it’s historical–and probably worth doing.” – Julie Solomon

On finding purpose in different places..

“There is a difference between what you’re good at and what you’re passionate about. Experiment, be flexible, and be open to new experiences to find your passion-driven purpose.” – Sofia Montijo

On cultivating confidence to become an entrepreneur…

“Confidence can grow from complacency – you are in control of the change.”  – Julie Solomon

“Sometimes those ‘ah ha’ moments are actually a process of long-term commitment. Meaningful change is not often an instant occurrence.” – Sofia Montijo

“Have the courage to try new things, even if you can’t control the outcome.”– Julie Solomon

The role of mindset when it comes to a thriving personal and professional life…

“I like to go beyond mindset to what I call ‘soulset’ because we can’t always listen to the mind when it’s clouded by our conditioning, limiting beliefs, etc. Tune into the voice of your intuition vs the voice of your fears––what feels right to you? What feels resonant? What feels expansive to you?”– Sahara Ray

On finding purpose and meaning when you’re feeling stuck...

“Sometimes you may not know your purpose but the way that you interact with or impact others really ends up being part of your purpose. Don’t be misguided on the potential impact you may have on someone else’s life.” – Stephanie Pullings Hart

"You have to get comfortable with hearing 'no.' As a matter of fact, the more 'no's' you get, the more that you’ll be able to pivot and redirect.“ – Julie Solomon

On the traits that make a successful leader...

“Authenticity is the most important trait of a successful leader – it’s about staying true to who you are, and about being YOU.” – Stephanie Pullings Hart

Tips on growth–within ourselves, within our business, within our purpose...

“We are always growing, but we get to choose the direction. Be the leader of your own life.” – Sahara Rose

Panel #2: Prioritizing Self-Care (and Your Sanity!)

On the importance of self-care…

As the World Health Organization states, ‘there is no physical health without mental health.’” – Dr. Janet Taylor

“Self care is about paying attention to what you need and putting yourself first.” – Dr. Janet Taylor

“Put yourself first–without guilt and without shame –but recognizing that when you can attend to your own needs in a way that is healthy and positive then you are raising the bar on not only for your physical health but your mental health.” – Dr. Janet Taylor

“The better you are to yourself, the better we are to each other.” – Candice Kumai

“If we can learn how to reset our minds, and shift the way we think about wellness as better self-care, we can make it a priority so we can ultimately grow.”  – Candice Kumai

On the role of mindset and positive self-talk...

“Growing up, I never saw my body type reflected in the media. And when you don’t match up to society’s expectations, it really takes a toll on you. It’s about showing up everyday as authentic as possible, showing my insecurities, and choosing not only to accept my body but to respect my body.” – Kristina Zias

“It’s time to let go of negative self talk, self-doubt, guilt, shame, fear, or anything you’re holding onto. We all have those feelings and we all experience them, and that’s ok – but we also have to experience the joy, the love and the blessings around us in the present.” – Joey Tracy

“Positive self talk is so important–we all have that individual power to change the way that we feel, and we have to tap into that.” – Dr. Janet Taylor

“By repeating a mantra to ourselves, we are embracing ourselves with our flaws, embracing ourselves with our trauma, embracing ourselves with our suffering, in order to lift ourselves to where we need to be.” – Dr. Janet Taylor

“You have to be your biggest fan. Once you believe in yourself and you are radiating that confidence, everyone around you will see that too and you will begin to attract people to it like a magnet and it becomes very empowering.” – Kristina Zias 

Addressing work-life balance, challenges, and pressure

“Comparison is absolutely the thief of joy.” – Kristina Zias 

“Breathing is so important...when you’re feeling stressed or unbalanced, try to be present with your breath and let go of the tension and stress.” – Joey Tracy

“We don’t have to go to extremes to feel better. Sometimes it’s as simple as removing ourselves from a space and getting a change of scenery.” – Joey Tracy

On the role of community...

“We are social beings and we have an innate need for community and connection. When you are taking care of yourself, it makes it more likely that you can notice other people. We need a community of compassion.” – Dr. Janet Taylor

“Empowering other women is so important, and my R+F community is my hype squad–when one of us succeeds, we all do.” – Joey Tracy

On knowing your worth…

“Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s compassionate. We all have the choice, and the need and have earned the right to put ourselves first.” – Dr. Janet Taylor

“Self care is absolutely necessary–every single day.” – Joey Tracy

Panel #3: Skin Deep: Reflecting Confidence in the Mirror

On what’s trending…

“2020 enabled a lot of women to take skincare into their own hands. We had to learn how to get a glow at home. One of the ingredients with staying power is hyaluronic acid.” – Courtney Kerr

“A lot of people are coming to me for the ‘no-make-up, make-up-look’, which is about bringing out your very best self – hydrated skin and a natural glow that stems from a less is more approach, and more of an emphasis on skincare rather than make-up.” – Vincent Bracamonte

“With everyone working from home and staring at themselves on screens all day, and now they are noticing things that maybe never bothered them before. I like to prescribe a combination approach of injectable procedures, laser treatments and of course skincare to tie it all together.” – Dr. Arisa Ortiz 

“People are taking more time on their skincare routine to distance themselves from the stress and uncertainty of life itself right now. A lot of women are less focused on colored cosmetics and more focused on products that help them feel clear, bright and confident.” – Janine Weber

“It’s not about vanity––it’s about confidence that comes from a confident, glowing complexion. Less filters and more reality, please.” – Janine Weber

On the importance of routine skincare routines…

“Nothing replaces quality skincare. We believe that how you take care of your skin daily, has a greater difference on your appearance–and your future appearance–than any procedure you could get done.” – Janine Weber

“The regime approach is so important. There’s no way to know if mixing products from different brands will be synergistic. The Multi-Med regime has been tested and is proven to drive results.” – Dr. Arisa Ortiz

On confidence...

“Your confidence increases when you really take time to take care of yourself–people can tell when you feel good in your own skin.” – Vincent Bracamonte

“Everyone sees beauty through a different lens.” – Vincent Bracamonte 

“Beauty is not about matching someone else’s standards, looking like a celebrity or following to social media trends–it’s about authenticity and your character and your values and how you treat people and how you show up everyday.” – Janine Weber

On beauty… 

“Beauty is being confident in your own skin. Confident shines from the inside out.” – Janine Weber

“Beauty is your true authentic self.” – Vincent Bracamonte

“Beauty is loving yourself as you are right now.” – Dr. Arisa Ortiz

“Beauty is fun–confidence is fun.” – Courtney Kerr