1041. Turn Your Pain Into Purpose w/ Thrive Causemetics CEO & Founder Karissa Bodnar

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Self-improvement, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education

4.6 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 11 March 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Hi, Heal Squad! Get ready for an absolutely inspiring episode because Maria is sitting down with the incredible Karissa Bodnar, Founder & CEO of Thrive Causemetics & Bigger Than Beauty Skincare. Karissa isn’t just a beauty industry powerhouse, she has one of the most extraordinary journeys as a CEO. From her humble small-town beginnings to launching her first entrepreneurial venture at just 16 years old. Maria and Karissa chat about what she’s relaunching for Thrive Causemetics' 10th anniversary, the pivotal people who’ve shaped her mission, like Robin Roberts and Reese Witherspoon, and, most importantly, her best friend, whose battle with cancer became the heart and soul of her company. Yup, they're not just about making the best mascara in the world (Maria’s fave!), Karissa and her team are redefining beauty with purpose—becoming one of the industry’s top leaders in giving back a million times over… literally! We hope this episode makes you feel confident and beautiful, and ready to…THRIVE! Giveaway Details: Enter to win The Ultimate Self-Care Giveaway from Thrive Causemetics and Heal Squad beginning March 13, 2025 on the Heal Squad Instagram. Giveaway ends March 19, 2025 at 10:30 am PST! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS: Turning Pain into Purpose: Inspired by the loss of her best friend to cancer, Karissa channeled her grief by creating a beauty brand that empowers people through makeup. Innovation with Impact: Thrive Causemetics proves that meaningful business, paired with high-performance, vegan, and cruelty-free beauty products can be both beneficial, profitable and purpose-driven. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ EPISODE RESOURCES: Karissa IG: https://www.instagram.com/karissabodnar/?hl=en Thrive Causemetics IG: https://www.instagram.com/thrivecausemetics/?hl=en Bigger Than Beauty Skincare: https://www.instagram.com/biggerthanbeautyskincare/?hl=en Website: https://thrivecausemetics.com/ Discount Code: Use HEALSQUAD for 20% off first purchase from 3/11-4/11 Latest Thrive Causemetics Donation To LA Wildfire Relief: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFqzgGmgCdm/?hl=en ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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0:00.0	This Women's History Month, Macy's is celebrating the power of women by continuing their year-round support for women, creators, brands, and causes.
0:07.7	You can shop amazing women-owned and founded brands like Sunday Riley, Anastasi at Beverly Hills, Patricia Nash and Katie Perry, so you're not just treating yourself, you're also supporting female entrepreneurs.
0:18.0	And you can make a difference because Macy's is partnering with Girls, Inc,
0:21.3	to help young girls grow through mentorship. Just round up your purchase in store or donate online
0:26.0	to contribute to this amazing cause. Join the celebration and shop now through March 31st at Macy's.com
0:31.2	forward slash purpose. Sleeping can be a struggle where you're not on the same page as your partner.
0:35.9	Kev likes a firmer. I run hot, it's a mess, guys.
0:38.8	That's why I love the new sleep number, climate cool smart bed. You can adjust up to 15 degrees cooler
0:43.3	on either side. My sleep number setting is 40, which is perfect for me, while Keves is totally
0:48.3	different. Why choose a sleep number smart bed? So you can choose your ideal comfort on either side. The only bed that lets you make
0:54.5	each side firmer or softer whatever you like, your sleep number setting. Sleep number smartbed
0:58.8	start at 999, exclusively at a sleep number store near you, see store or sleep number.com for details.
1:07.4	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
1:12.4	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health.
1:19.9	Heel Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
1:25.3	Hello, hello, Heel Squad.
1:27.3	Glad to be back with you today.
1:29.0	We have a great chat lined up for you.
1:31.7	But first, our quote of the day, you're never too young and you're never too old to be
1:36.2	who you always wanted to be.
1:37.7	And that is from Carissa Bodner.
1:40.1	Heels Squad, I am so excited to introduce you to an absolute powerhouse, my friend, Carissa Bodner.
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